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Originally Posted by ApachePete (Post 3496949)

Actually, I said motors and headers, and I've always done the drives when doing the motors.

And yes, you could probably get by with just doing the top ends on the motors, and run the drives until they pop.

Just trying to help some poor sole get an idea of the REAL cost of performance boating. For me, at least, the cost was NEVER less than what I estimated. On the Formula, I never imagined that I'd have to replace the headers, buy new drives, rebuild engines, install new headliner, etc, but I did.

I know CMI's have a bad reputation for leaking. I can see the reasoning behind wanting to replace them. They can be tested/checked for leaks if you didn't want to spend the $$ on a brand new set. I'm sure the manifolds that are on mine could be pressure tested.

I'm with you on unexpected repairs. I've had enough boats over the year to know how that goes. I've had enough experience as well to know what the "REAL cost of performance boating" is as well.

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Originally Posted by ApachePete (Post 3496949)

Just trying to help some poor sole get an idea of the REAL cost of performance boating.

If any of us could comprehend this concept, we'd be talking in a car forum! :drink:

no you guys are all jack offs buy a new one?????? ..I rode in it ..its one nice boat.... get a job??? and get off oso ????:bsflag:

Gill Manifolds also had issues with corrosion and also Reversion issues I read in an article authored by Bob Teague.

I had Gills on a previous boat, and they were going to need replacement.

I currently have 3 sets of CMI's on my 45 with no problems ( not a 525 boat ), and I love my Tripple Engines, would never go back to twins. A little more more cost maintainence wise, but I like the other benefits having tripps provides.

so redrocket? sold the boat or not?

wtf yes went to loto :lolhit:

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Originally Posted by X-Rated30 (Post 3497076)

If any of us could comprehend this concept, we'd be talking in a car forum! :drink:

Thats a fact. A lot of my friends are more impressed by the vette in my garage than the boat. Then they get a blank look on their faces when I tell them sports cars are CHEAP compared to the boat.

I was also wondering if the Formula sold. Looks like a nice boat.

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Originally Posted by OUTLAW11 (Post 3517338)

wtf yes went to loto :lolhit:

Thanks

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Originally Posted by jeff32 (Post 3517139)

so redrocket? sold the boat or not?

????