Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
01-15-2007 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
Y-pipe gone on the starboard engine, and getting everyhting cleaned up ready for paint. Hopefully if the weather cooperates I will be ready for the engines to be installed in a couple weeks.
01-16-2007 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
I got them off of e-bay then cut them to fit the trailer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-A...73224811QQrdZ1
01-22-2007 | 04:21 PM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
i have a 97 420 special, that has triple blower motors that i installed last summer. i am takeing out all three motors too diamond plate the engine compartment, replace all the rubber hoses with braided hose, replace electrical fitting & all wires. basically all the rigging is getting everything new.
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01-22-2007 | 07:11 PM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
I have to tell you that the 420 is my all time favorite Baja. It was huge in many ways when Baja built that baby. I have done a lot of Poker Runs where 420 showed up and they look as good as ever.
01-24-2007 | 02:30 AM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
I am ready to start a winter project...but I would liketo make sure it is one that can be finished before the winter is. Has anyone on here squeezed cmi headers, or any other aftermarket header in a 29 OL. What do you think the gains would be on 496 HO's? I can't decide if this is worth the time and money or if they will even fit...but it sure would look sweet. Anybody out there do this?
01-24-2007 | 06:36 AM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
I am ready to start a winter project...but I would liketo make sure it is one that can be finished before the winter is. Has anyone on here squeezed cmi headers, or any other aftermarket header in a 29 OL. What do you think the gains would be on 496 HO's? I can't decide if this is worth the time and money or if they will even fit...but it sure would look sweet. Anybody out there do this?
01-24-2007 | 07:48 AM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
The cmi's will be worth it just for the sound
, I put them on my 25 and it made a big diff on sound but not much for perf, if any, mabye a little mid range, and i lost my capt call
, I put them on my 25 and it made a big diff on sound but not much for perf, if any, mabye a little mid range, and i lost my capt call
01-24-2007 | 08:17 AM
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Re: Winter projects for the boat, lets see em'
I am ready to start a winter project...but I would liketo make sure it is one that can be finished before the winter is. Has anyone on here squeezed cmi headers, or any other aftermarket header in a 29 OL. What do you think the gains would be on 496 HO's? I can't decide if this is worth the time and money or if they will even fit...but it sure would look sweet. Anybody out there do this?
They do work GREAT with the 496. I have not seen any other engine package where headers make such a noticable difference. About 40 to 50 HP! I have a friend that picked up 5 MPH in a Sunsatation just with the headers and a prop change.
They are a real pain in the A$$ to put on. When I saw all the pieces that come in the kit it was enough to make the average guy send it back for a refund.
Plan to spend a couple of long weekends. But it will be worth it.
