EXHAUST TIPS: Straight or Angle Cut?
12-20-2012, 03:29 PM
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Ah, I understand. You could always get some slip-ins, that's what I did, I can have them in in no time, and they make a pretty big difference, though the cheap ones I bought do hurt performance to the tune of about 2-3mph. That being said, they sure were easy on the pocketbook! Ironically the performance I lose is remarkably similar to the stock baffles I cut out...
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12-20-2012, 03:57 PM
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Ah, I understand. You could always get some slip-ins, that's what I did, I can have them in in no time, and they make a pretty big difference, though the cheap ones I bought do hurt performance to the tune of about 2-3mph. That being said, they sure were easy on the pocketbook! Ironically the performance I lose is remarkably similar to the stock baffles I cut out...
12-20-2012, 05:49 PM
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I bought angle cut tips from Keith Eickert. They are made by Hardin, they have internal flappers, they have a screw hole at the bottom so you can add an internal silencer if needed that is simple to install......
That said, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY SENT ME USED PARTS!!!! 3 brand new, 1 tip's flapper is a mess, the entire inside of it is full of soot, the outside is scratched and has dirty finger prints all over it.
I called but was told "it is the end of the day, sorry can't help right now, call tomorrow." WTF!?!?!?
That said, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY SENT ME USED PARTS!!!! 3 brand new, 1 tip's flapper is a mess, the entire inside of it is full of soot, the outside is scratched and has dirty finger prints all over it.
I called but was told "it is the end of the day, sorry can't help right now, call tomorrow." WTF!?!?!?
12-20-2012, 07:06 PM
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Slide in silencer from the outside of the boat, tighten set screw, done. 20 seconds a side...tops. If your boat is in the water this maybe a bit trickier, but on a trailer it's a snap.
FYI I have flush mount tips so I couldn't drill a hole for the set screw (that would be inside the boat) so I tighten the set screw tight and haven't lost one yet, though I'm sure one day I will. I have only used these on smaller lakes not to piss people off....as much at least. And generally don't runt the boat super hard with them, so I don't notice much when used like that, besides that it's quieter. I happened to leave them in on accident once so I figured that was as good a time as any to test it, got a baseline, jumped in the water and pulled them out and went for another WOT run, it's about 3 mph on my gps...
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12-20-2012, 07:19 PM
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Just don't put mud flaps on it. I can't stand it when you see a trick boat and they put the cheezy external rubber flappers on them. Most of the time they don't seal anyway, when the boat is shut off, because the exhaust comes out on a downward angle an the flaps hang straight down and leave a gap for water to enter.
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12-20-2012, 07:39 PM
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No, CMI told me they only have 2 dealers in the country, I actually talked with one of them over and over and over and was unable to complete an order since it seems that only 1 person at the whole damn place is able to take orders and they are always busy, running errands, or having personal issues.
The other place just plain never got back to me. I ended up buying used tails.
The other place just plain never got back to me. I ended up buying used tails.
12-20-2012, 07:52 PM
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I bought angle cut tips from Keith Eickert. They are made by Hardin, they have internal flappers, they have a screw hole at the bottom so you can add an internal silencer if needed that is simple to install......
That said, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY SENT ME USED PARTS!!!! 3 brand new, 1 tip's flapper is a mess, the entire inside of it is full of soot, the outside is scratched and has dirty finger prints all over it.
I called but was told "it is the end of the day, sorry can't help right now, call tomorrow." WTF!?!?!?
That said, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY SENT ME USED PARTS!!!! 3 brand new, 1 tip's flapper is a mess, the entire inside of it is full of soot, the outside is scratched and has dirty finger prints all over it.
I called but was told "it is the end of the day, sorry can't help right now, call tomorrow." WTF!?!?!?
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12-23-2012, 01:17 PM
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Well, I was able to get through, spent about 35 mins on the phone total. Customer service said "looks like someone pulled a fast one huh".
Then they were NICE enough to send me another tip AFTER I PAID FOR IT??? To be credited after I return the used one. The guy said, "we have no choice but to do it this way to make sure I am honest and don't keep the used one"
I kind of understand but WTF? It is still BS. I have a small parts business and if I have a screw up I get it fixed asap and worry about $$ later.
Then they were NICE enough to send me another tip AFTER I PAID FOR IT??? To be credited after I return the used one. The guy said, "we have no choice but to do it this way to make sure I am honest and don't keep the used one"
I kind of understand but WTF? It is still BS. I have a small parts business and if I have a screw up I get it fixed asap and worry about $$ later.
12-23-2012, 03:39 PM
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Well, I was able to get through, spent about 35 mins on the phone total. Customer service said "looks like someone pulled a fast one huh".
Then they were NICE enough to send me another tip AFTER I PAID FOR IT??? To be credited after I return the used one. The guy said, "we have no choice but to do it this way to make sure I am honest and don't keep the used one"
I kind of understand but WTF? It is still BS. I have a small parts business and if I have a screw up I get it fixed asap and worry about $$ later.
Then they were NICE enough to send me another tip AFTER I PAID FOR IT??? To be credited after I return the used one. The guy said, "we have no choice but to do it this way to make sure I am honest and don't keep the used one"
I kind of understand but WTF? It is still BS. I have a small parts business and if I have a screw up I get it fixed asap and worry about $$ later.
