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Too Old 03-13-2006 11:55 AM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by Canada Jeff
What about warranty issues? Buddy of mine was in Miami for the show last month and asked the same question to Bob Teaque and some Merc who was at the teaque booth. Both said it won't affect warranty.

If thats the case, it's a another bonus for the cmi system.

Fred, any input on the warranty coverage?

I spoke to a Mercury represenative at the Miami show. I received the same reply. The CMI exhaust alone would not void the warranty.

Too Old 03-13-2006 12:07 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by blaniac
I think the CMI system is a rip off personally.

Fortunately, none of the folks who have actually purchased a CMI system seem to share your views. :D

There's a huge difference between casting an aluminum manifold and riser and building a true stainless steel tubular header. If money is an issue you've made a fine compromise.

One fact says it all: Over the last six years, Custom Marine headers, tailpipes and exhaust systems have been on more National and World Championship boats than all other brands combined. The reason is simple: When it comes to quality, performance and striking good looks, no one can touch CMI. No one even comes close!

blaniac 03-13-2006 12:34 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by TRICK
Fortunately, none of the folks who have actually purchased a CMI system seem to share your views. :D

There's a huge difference between casting an aluminum manifold and riser and building a true stainless steel tubular header. If money is an issue you've made a fine compromise.

One fact says it all: Over the last six years, Custom Marine headers, tailpipes and exhaust systems have been on more National and World Championship boats than all other brands combined. The reason is simple: When it comes to quality, performance and striking good looks, no one can touch CMI. No one even comes close!

I am sure it is a great product, just did not make sense to me personally on my twin Raylar project based on a cost/benefit analysis. If money was no object, I may have chose the CMI's :D

Chris288 03-13-2006 01:08 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 
Yup, if money was no object I'd have a pair on my boat also.. but @ 4K it aint worth it,,, get the price down in the 18-2,200 and i'm in..

Reckless32 03-13-2006 02:13 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 
Lots of exciting news. I never got around to pulling the turbolators off last season but will make the time this spring. I don't really care about the speed gains (well ok, I do) and will be quite excited if it only makes it louder.... :D The other beauty is not a single penny spent.

Too Old 03-13-2006 03:19 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by Chris288
Yup, if money was no object I'd have a pair on my boat also.. but @ 4K it aint worth it,,, get the price down in the 18-2,200 and i'm in..


Chris you kill me brother..... :D :D :D

Chris288 03-13-2006 03:24 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 
Hey Fred,,, what do the tips they come with go for seperately price wise ??


P.S. if see you can sell similar CMI's in the 2K range, how long before we will see the 496's that low.. :drink:

Too Old 03-13-2006 04:08 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by Chris288
Hey Fred,,, what do the tips they come with go for seperately price wise ??


P.S. if see you can sell similar CMI's in the 2K range, how long before we will see the 496's that low.. :drink:

What similar CMI do you see for 2k?

The only "similar" header that I'm familiar with is the CMI Sport Tube.

Last time I checked the catalog it had a retail price of $4700 in a Bravo configuration.

http://www.custommarine.com/headerapps/SportTube.php

375stinger 03-13-2006 04:17 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 
we were lookin at around 9g a motor for the big cmis...3600 doesnt sound too bad for a complete system...

TeamSaris 03-13-2006 04:19 PM

Re: exhausts for 496 engines ?
 

Originally Posted by 375stinger
we were lookin at around 9g a motor for the big cmis...3600 doesnt sound too bad for a complete system...

When we built the 1300's it was 2k per motor for stellings mufflers. That was in 99' though.


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