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Note that a "tuned" exhaust normally suggests equal length runners from each cylinder to the collector.
   
   THe AC "LeMans" exhaust is configured like the street version, ie the outer cylinders have longer tubes than the inner ones prior to the downtubes.  It is not tuned in the classic sense.
   
   I've never actually seen a tuned header on a Bristol motor, and would be really interested in a pic if someone has one.
   
   Lee

Gus, Dave Allison also participatedin an AC engined Ace last year (beautiful car) - was he there in something else this year?
   
   We just moved back to CA from Asheville, so I doubt we'll make the trip in the future, but who knows...
   
   Lee

Is anyone actually having success getting anything from SCCA?  I've been trying to get early info on BEX450 for a long time, with nary a response (I have the history since 1980).
   
   By the way, one of the period exhaust options was the factory "LeMans"manifold.  Rather than 1.5 in downtubes it had 1.75, and the 2 sections were merged at the bottom with one collected outlet.  Usually used with a side exhaust.
   
   Lee

Just came across this site recently (shame on me), and noticed you're doing the Carolina Trophy.  I did it the first 2 years in BEX450.  Hope you had a good time - your car is gorgeous.
   
   Lee

Thanks guys.  My car has been a race car for a long time, and has a cell in the trunk.  I race and rally it as well, and don't necessaarily wnt to change it, but I've thought about having a stock configuration cell made up.
   
   How can I get in tough with Dave Sanderson?
   
   Thanks again,
   Lee

Anyone have a clue as to where I might get an original gas tank for an Ace Bristol?
   
   THanks,
   Lee