Headers on a Budget
12-15-2012, 07:16 AM
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Headers on a Budget
Hey guys I am looking for some advice. I bought a used pair of BB engines to re-power my boat. They are not crazy HP only about 480. They have old exhust manifolds on them that are junk. I also have a set of regular Merc manifolds in the boat on my current engnes. My question is what should I do for exhaust if I make the swap? I can not justify making the swap and putting my stock manifolds on, nor can I justify $6000 for new ones. I was told if i bought 496 take off manifolds it may be a less expensive option. I know they are ot as good as headers, but are they a little better than my stock 454 ones? I appreciate your input!
12-15-2012, 07:23 AM
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I bought 2 sets of Merc/Gils 5 years ago. They had been used in salt water and had some corrosion starting. I had 2 pin holes on the inside welded up and the samd blasted the Gilcoat off the outside and had the powdercoated my colors. I boat in fresh water and 5 years later they work and look great. I think I paid $300 per set.
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12-15-2012, 08:08 AM
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I have one set glm manifolds with hardin risers , they are half the weight of merc and are a step up from stock even have a bong installed to check a/f mixuture call me scott . talk to rob at htg they work well you have seen me run Paid 1200 to 4 years ago 600 to you call me
you have seen me run and i dont put on junk
you have seen me run and i dont put on junk
Last edited by fastscarab22; 12-15-2012 at 08:15 AM.
12-15-2012, 11:24 AM
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"Headers on a Budget"? I've learned the hard way that next to oil and fuel, functioning, non-leaking, exhaust manifolds/headers are the most important part on your engine. (ok, I many of you are thinking of 92 other single points of failure)
