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Thinking about buying a used set of lightning fresh water headers, was wondering if any body has had problems or complaints with them. Thanks any info would be great Justin
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We had a set, and they did a good job. They lasted about 7 or 8 years before they started to leak, but we ran them in salt water. The one thing that helps make them last is to drain the water after running the boat.
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I bought a set new in 2002 and used them for about 5 years, when I went up to a cam in the 240/250 range they reverted at idle. I sold them to "Old Navy" on here and he still has them on his Checkmate 10 years old with no problems yet. CNC on here had a set on his early 90's Baja, they were about 18 years old before they just started leaking so they are built pretty well in my opinion, Smitty
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I bought a set new in 2002 and used them for about 5 years, when I went up to a cam in the 240/250 range they reverted at idle. I sold them to "Old Navy" on here and he still has them on his Checkmate 10 years old with no problems yet. CNC on here had a set on his early 90's Baja, they were about 18 years old before they just started leaking so they are built pretty well in my opinion, Smitty
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I will vouch for them!! had a set made in 1989 for my 25 Cheeckmate, B&M Blower, #2 Speedy, NOS with water Injection (no Chillers back then) Cam was 242/248 duration(not a roller, big differance in profile, Smitty is correct on reversion) The guy I sold it to still uses it, headers are still working great 23 years later. I would drain them after every use. Had two sets made for my then new 2000 boat still using them today 12 yearslater. Plus the owner of Lighting is a real good guy!!! my 2 cents worth.