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TG with HP500's & E-Tops
Anyone running a late 90's TG with a stock set-up, HP500's , with CMI E-tops...
What did you do for tailpipes? CMI is requiring a full measurment. I plan on doing this but rumor has it that it's a stock Bravo set up and stock bravo tailpipes will work? Q?: wouldn't/shouldn't CMI have much of this on record? If it works on one set up, wouldn't/shouldn't it work on another as long as the set up is stock? |
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I replaced my headers last year. Cig uses std bravo set up and it is an "off the shelf" item. You should be able to buy std Bravo tail pipes and they should work fine.
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Thanks Fred. It's not necessarily the measuring that I'm so worried about... it's about the extra time CMI is going to need to make customer tails for me. PLUS, I have one set of std. that might fit which after I got tagged with the shop bill yesterday on the motors, I need all the help i can get.
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Originally Posted by TRICK
The key word is should.
But more in the context of I should have measured them. I've seen the pipes vary from boat to boat. When you place an order for your tails, you have to sign off that you took measurements and they're accurate. Order stock tails and they won't fit, you just bought yourself some expensive tubing to lay around the shop. The measuremets aren't that tough or time consuming. Best to do it right the first time. If you need help, call or drag the boat to us. We've had customers from as far away as Maryland and Michigan who've prefered to have us do their measuring. But in my opinion, you can do as goog a job in your own driveway. Good Luck! There has to be an easier way. I've come up with 13 7/8 from crankshaft over to exhaust hole, & 35 1/4 from crankshaft to crankshaft. Anyone know if this would be considered standard bravo set up? I'm going to measure again with a couple more hands but there doesn't seem to be an easy way. Q?: If I purchase standard (off the shelf) bravo tailpipes from CMI & they don't fit... why would CMI not take them back? |
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Fred... Did my tails ship? I really need to know? Left a few messages for you and an email. I'm running out of time to find these elsewhere if need be. Please advise. Thanks!
Jim Marsh |
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Originally Posted by TRICK
Jim....they did ship. I had you and about five other customers with the same concern.
Headers over-night from Trick. Tails over-night from CMI. Both to the NC address. ;) Fred; This is saving me big time. Thank you so much! Great customer service! Thank the rest of your team as well for me! |
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Jim, saw your boat. I hope you didn't order std bravo set up. You exhaust outlets "look" to be lower in the transom than std set up. You had that odd Merc exhuast and it looks like the holes in the transom are different.
I hope I am wrong, but. . . . . . . ??? BTW: Brad did a nice job on waxing. Tell him after he is done with yours, he can do mine. :D :drink: |
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Originally Posted by BillR
Jim, saw your boat. I hope you didn't order std bravo set up. You exhaust outlets "look" to be lower in the transom than std set up. You had that odd Merc exhuast and it looks like the holes in the transom are different.
I hope I am wrong, but. . . . . . . ??? BTW: Brad did a nice job on waxing. Tell him after he is done with yours, he can do mine. :D :drink: |
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Originally Posted by Blue by You
Rich, Doug and I all measured, 2X's and if everything's right, we were within the 1/4'' varience for stock. Man I hope you're wrong....
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Stock tails worked... splashed the boat on Friday. Good weekend to begin flying these colors... New name... "FIERCE ALLEGIANCE"
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That is GREAT news!!!
I am glad I was wrong! The holes just looked lower. . . . . . Should have brought my glasses. . :D :drink: Congrats on getting it on the water. |
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What did you end up doing for power?
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Originally Posted by jmackin
What did you end up doing for power?
Rebuilt the HP500's to around 560HP. Trying to keep it reliable. All new components, from heads, to cams, to intake. I'll look to replace the stock HP carbs sometime soon. Both were rebuilt, but one just seems to have a little attitude every now & then. |
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CONGRATS Jim & Family. I know you put a lot of BS&T into the boat. VERY happy to hear you are enjoying it!
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Boat looks GREAT Jim.
Congratulations, I know you are glad to be back on the water. |
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Glad it worked, exhaust look like its in the right spot, Bill i think its the swim platform that is up a little high and it makes the tips look low.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I know you put a lot of BS&T into the boat.
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Originally Posted by Wild
Glad it worked, exhaust look like its in the right spot, Bill i think its the swim platform that is up a little high and it makes the tips look low.
Might be right... |
Re: TG with HP500's & E-Tops
Originally Posted by Blue by You
??? Bull Sh!t and testosterone ???
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