353 Silent Thunder box
 

So I've gone to Corsa's on my boat...and have the silent thunder box lying on the shop floor. I have no foreseeable interest in putting it back on my boat.

I'd like to sell it, reasonable, to someone maybe who's box is missing from a used boat, that aren't satisfying the authorities in their area for noise, or who has a cracked or damaged one and needs a replacement.

with the crackdown on exhaust noise going on everywhere, and knowing how previously (since '98) many were removed, there must be someone who could use one.

no splits or cracks, and the gel is nice. It has the reliefs for the higher X dimension...it's off an '02 with 90 hours, and has the oval outlets.

I'll crate it, or meet someone halfway in the northeast or Ohio.

I can't imagine what Formula gets for one. :eek:

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anybody else having trouble with the site this morning?

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I'd be happy just to get what I've got into the muffs + shipping if that's the case.

I think that's reasonable enough to someone who needs one. ;)

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Garage floor: best place for them....:D :D

I'd like to sell mine to someone who could use it. Let it go cheap. Very good shape. Bolt on model off an 89' 311.

Congratulations,
Post a picture of your boat without it....:drink:

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I left the cones out of the muffs, and removed the turbolators under the risers. I had 'em off to greatly simplify the muffler install. All went well. :)

easy enough to put the cones in anytime with the muffs on the boat. Doubt I'll need 'em though...you've got to be wide open and ratty to get hassled here.

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Way to go RIP...Get 'er Done! Should be putting in this thursday..and you?

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So Senator,
What are you "putting in"? Maybe a new 353? Maybe a new 382? Or maybe an old 303? :D

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I pm'd "what'd ya buy" last nite and no response.

looking to blindside the unsuspecting? :eek:

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no more box... :D

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There were a couple hurdles. That damn 5200 took torch heat on the flanges to get loose without taking gelcoat. Just a tad too much tho as the heat browned the gel just a little in some areas. Fortunately the Corsa's cans are bigger enough in dia than the original flanges, they covered it. ;)

The bolt pattern was the same...but the circle was about 1" bigger overall for the Corsa studs. I used a bit to clean all the 5200 out of the original screw holes, and dipped some 3/16" hardwood dowel in resin and drove 'em into the holes. Then through drilled the next day just outside of them for the Corsa studs. I used 4200 for sealant, and neoprene o-rings on the studs. :D Big thick s/s fender washers and nyloc nuts on the inside. Turned out real nice!

Another issue was the outside stud (10 o'clock outside port, and 2 o'clock outside starboard) ran into the 1" thick starboard that is on the inside of the transom as part of the bimini rack. That starboard had to be clearanced down to the transom with a 1 1/4" wood bit, once I drilled thru with a small bit from the outside to find hole center.

Like I said in another post...these boat projects are always more involved in execution than they seem in the planning. :rolleyes:

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Nice work there Rip. Looks great.

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Rip...

I got new mufflers too so I can have a raceboat like you.

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well that's a 353 in the pic I believe. ;)

and it's a '98/'99 I'll bet...I can tell from the the lower X dimension. :D





Question is.....



..........is it yours?

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Can you see My Caddy in this picture??

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thought I was no-where with that transom pic, didn't 'ya. :rolleyes: :p

I know which one it is... :D


The red trailer and the stripe on the boat give it away!

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well, then you should have a picture of it? Yes?

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I'm at work and just told my buddy standing here 5 minutes ago, that I have a pic of the boat in question on my 'puter I'll bet. :D :D

TOO FUNNY...

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Question me this...Where would you have a picture of that boat on a red trailer? Hmmm...the plot thickens.

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answer me this, am I wrong? That boat is the most likely candidate...based on alot of things...

You had the guys cell#, he was e-mailing or calling YOU the last we spoke...correct?

That was the boat from Virginia that the fella with "too many boats" had on the red trailer, and for sale again.

Good thing I'm at work...
Otherwise, I wouldn't play this game of "hide and seek" with you. :evilb: :D

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Nope...not Virginia..next?

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Hey Rip - how many MPH do ya figure is in them there mufflers? Do you think those big 496's can tote the extra weight? Awaiting your analysis....

RaggedEdge -

My friends drive Formulas, they'll be here in a while, I think... maybe.

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Oh well...

gimee one good phukin' clue and I'll name it...

you know I will...


Hilltop...connection?

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Behind door number 1.... 353


Behind door number 2.... 382


Behind door number 3.... 303, and just screwing with you

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well that's too bad. :(
As hot as you were to do something NOW, I figured you pulled the trigger on one of the ones we spoke of.

but by all means ....let the size envy continue!!! :evilb:

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Are you stopping by Hutchinson's this weekend?

Only slip #13 will tell.....


Let the saga continue....Oh, and may the Force be with you!

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I know what slip 13 holds!! One upmanship is such a wonderful thing!

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I'm more than happy right where I'm at... ;)

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Hmmmmmmm, that's sounding like a 382 to me. :cool:

Senator, I thought you didn't like the last 382 you drove!! Change of heart or just wanted a longer deck than Rippem? :D

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dave, can you call my cell? I PM'd you

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well, the kitty is out of the bag...officially.

I had the boat nailed...

Congrats Dave! :cool:

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Well as the former owner of the boat , I am glad that you made the jump.
D. if you get a chance email a picture of the boat on the new trailer, I havent seen what Arlen switched it for. She is a peach,Enjoy.
Eat his wake RIPPEM.

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OOOOOOOHHHHHH, that's gonna leave a mark. :eek: :p

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Alright...time for a new thread....


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Thanks all!