In my case, the pressure made the top of the tank bulge up. I change the tank and replaced the check valve with a loop.
I did it an easier way. I sold my car before it was ever done.
Jeff
And you thought this thread was done... LOL!
Decided to do a few little mods before SLO. I asked Greg at Vintage Motorcars to make me a custom "one-off" merged exhaust to waken my conservative 2110cc up. He came through and the exhaust is AMAZING! I need to post a sound clip, because it sounds beautiful! It really opens the engine up and still keeps the "classic" look I went for when building my Speedster.
I also had Greg redo the jets (to better match the exhaust), oil change, trans fluid change, and re-locate the oil filter so it is hidden. I never liked how I placed the oil filter - it looked like a big black pimple sticking out the a@@ end...
The exhaust was a pretty penny, but Greg and his Team did an amazing job!!! If you want one, I should give Greg a call 
And for those that are wondering... I went 1 1/2" piping. A merged header to a single muffler with custom dual tips aligned/centered perfectly. System was painted hammertone style mat-black. My heads on the engine are very very mild and I wanted to keep low end torque (I don't live in the high rpm's with my driving style).
A second note, nothing hangs lower then my oil sump - so it is nice and tucked underneath without any rubbing or clearance issues.
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Love that exhaust. Nice touch. PM me the price you paid?
Very nice Brian. Looks sweet.
TRP posted:Love that exhaust. Nice touch. PM me the price you paid?
Custom made by Tiger at a1?
Looks good! Sidewinder with dual tips?
This has to be a record thread with the most replies in SOC history (1687)!
I love that COLOR! And the exhaust too.
Robert M posted:Rusty S posted:TRP posted:Love that exhaust. Nice touch. PM me the price you paid?
Custom made by Tiger at a1?
Custom made by Greg Leach at Vintage Motorcars.
^This. It was a custom exhaust by Greg. He doesn't really do exhausts, but I gave him a challenge and I think he might start moving forward with them. He did the single exit exhaust on his Coupe he drives around...
Bill Prout posted:This has to be a record thread with the most replies in SOC history (1687)!
If I ever decide to part ways with Eleanor, the potential buyer will have a great record/history of this Speedster!
Sweet!!!
Just an FYI - I will be putting my Vintage Speed Exhaust up for sale. It is the Super Flow version. Just need time to take pictures of it and post.
I plan to bring it to the SLO Event too.
*LongFella posted:Just an FYI - I will be putting my Vintage Speed Exhaust up for sale. It is the Super Flow version. Just need time to take pictures of it and post.
I plan to bring it to the SLO Event too.
PM Sent
I may have a customer interested in it
*LongFella posted:Robert M posted:Rusty S posted:TRP posted:Love that exhaust. Nice touch. PM me the price you paid?
Custom made by Tiger at a1?
Custom made by Greg Leach at Vintage Motorcars.
^This. It was a custom exhaust by Greg. He doesn't really do exhausts, but I gave him a challenge and I think he might start moving forward with them. He did the single exit exhaust on his Coupe he drives around...
It tucks up really nicely. Can you tell us more about it? A couple more pics?
Anthony posted:I may have a customer interested in it
Cool. I sent a PM to Michael. Let’s see what he says. If he passes, I’ll let you know 
ALB posted:*LongFella posted:Robert M posted:Rusty S posted:TRP posted:Love that exhaust. Nice touch. PM me the price you paid?
Custom made by Tiger at a1?
Custom made by Greg Leach at Vintage Motorcars.
^This. It was a custom exhaust by Greg. He doesn't really do exhausts, but I gave him a challenge and I think he might start moving forward with them. He did the single exit exhaust on his Coupe he drives around...
It tucks up really nicely. Can you tell us more about it? A couple more pics?
Similar to a sidewinder merge system. 1 1/2” set-up into a single muffler tucked nicely up with a larger pipe coming out of the muffler bent nicely to smaller pipes that come out to the dual tips. Good clearance from the valve covers and tires/rims/brake calipers. It’s a pretty nice custom exhaust fit for my Speedster. We kept it at 1 1/2” - my heads are very mild and I wanted the low end torq.
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Looks very slick.
Just curious - what differences do you notice compared to the Vintage Speed in power, torque, response, sound?
If you get a chance, a sound clip would be cool.
Sacto Mitch posted:
Looks very slick.
Just curious - what differences do you notice compared to the Vintage Speed in power, torque, response, sound?
If you get a chance, a sound clip would be cool.
I feel this style exhaust opens up the engine nicely. Little more power, more low end torq, and the sound is amazing.
I’ll work on getting a sound clip. Those going to SLO will be able to hear it first hand 
I might have mentioned before, but Greg also adjusted the jets for me too. Better match to this style exhaust - which really helps a lot. Can't remember what the jets were... he is planning to head to SLO, so he will be available for questions
Robert M posted:*LongFella posted:Just an FYI - I will be putting my Vintage Speed Exhaust up for sale. It is the Super Flow version. Just need time to take pictures of it and post.
I plan to bring it to the SLO Event too.
PM Sent
I’m going to pass on it Brian. Thank you.
@Anthony - Let me know if your customer is interested. If not, I do the official for sale post. Thanks!
Weird, tried to post a video and it didn’t work... let’s try again...
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That sounds delightfully naughty!
What rpm are you idling at?
Bill Prout posted:What rpm are you idling at?
If I recall, it idles around 1000 rpm. Not sure if that’s good or bad?
Trying to picture my tach in my head... might be between 1000-1200 rpms idle...
She’s all ready for SLO!
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Sounds great, Ryan! Did you find it's idling higher with the new exhaust or has it always idled that high?
ALB posted:Sounds great, Ryan! Did you find it's idling higher with the new exhaust or has it always idled that high?
Not sure. What should it be idling at?
800-900 rpm idle is ideal. 1000-1200 is a little fast, but not outrageous. I think that with your combo you should be able to get it a little slower. If the idle went up with the installation of the new exhaust, you should be able to adjust it down.
I set Idle at 1k once you pull the headlights on the idle usually drops 100 rpm to 900 .
you should be fine Brian.
I've tried fast and slow idles and now leave it at about 1100.
It makes cold starts in cold weather easier - I don't have to feed any gas to keep it going immediately after a start.
In hot weather, waiting for a light to change when it's 95 out and the asphalt under the car is 130, a fast idle probably helps keep the engine a little cooler.
And, if your throttle response is a little 'soft' just off idle, this will help with that, too. I did have that problem until I found a dizzy that works.
Me too.
VSpyder posted:I set Idle at 1k once you pull the headlights on the idle usually drops 100 rpm to 900 .
you should be fine Brian.
This is Greg being pro-active because he knew I was going to bug him in SLO
I've learned over the years there is a method to your madness @VSpyder 
*LongFella posted:VSpyder posted:I set Idle at 1k once you pull the headlights on the idle usually drops 100 rpm to 900 .
you should be fine Brian.
This is Greg being pro-active because he knew I was going to bug him in SLO
I've learned over the years there is a method to your madness @VSpyder
Cool, now I know where to set my Dels...love them Italian carbs...and thanks Greg!