Are these SSI's (photos)

[Jonny042]

Hello all,

I'm looking at a car (from afar) and it has early heat exchangers or SSI's - curious if anyone can identify them from these two pics.

I the second pic has a part number that starts with SSI but that might be wishful thinking.

Thanks in advance!

[mreid]

yes, they look like SSIs to me.

[Craig_D]

Yep, look like SSIs to me too. That number visible in the lower shot looks like it starts with SSI xxxx.

That's what my SSIs have.

[john walker's workshop]

the way the shell has a gap around the 3 pipes is unlike the way SSIs are built. they look stock.

[McLaren-TAG]

They look like SSI's that need a good scrubbin' while you're down there the CV boot looks a little wonky too.

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

the way the shell has a gap around the 3 pipes is unlike the way SSIs are built. they look stock.

I noticed that too, but wonder if that's as a result of too much off-roading?

[Jonny042]

As for concensus, we have 3 for, one against, but John's vote carries more weight. Anyone care to break the tie?

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by McLaren-TAG

They look like SSI's that need a good scrubbin' while you're down there the CV boot looks a little wonky too.

Most things about the car are a little wonky.... but it's a good solid starting point for a resto, and the price is right.

[McLaren-TAG]

If you give me a few minutes I'll take a pic of my SSI's so you can do all the stare and compare you want. Pictures carry the most weight.

[Jonny042]

Hey, thanks, but that shouldn't be necessary, I've found lots of pics of SSI's but these two pics are all I have to compare with and they aren't very good....

[McLaren-TAG]

Stare away.
EDIT: sorry got your reply after I'd gotten out from under the car. I won't bother to flip and repost then.

[john walker's workshop]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

the way the shell has a gap around the 3 pipes is unlike the way SSIs are built. they look stock.

looking again, the second pic shows lack of all 3 access holes, which is the SSI style, so i guess they may be. off road specials.

[Jonny042]

Thanks Tag and John!

[boyt911sc]

You are looking at the last few ones SSI made in USA. It is a piece of art. Why are there only 2 access holes instead of 3?



Tony

[Norm Faustino]

Well since you guys love pics, I couldn't help sharing mine after I scrubbed them for so long. They're a little beat up but still worth lookin at.

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