Gibson Exhaust
 

Few months back saw an article on the Gibson Cat in Havasu and now in Hot Boat they have a test about those deals.

-Any body have experience with the curved model pictured here?
-How much are they for a 4" clamp on set?
-Do they hang on good... I imagine they get some pressure on them getting on plane?

http://www.gibsonperformance.com/pro...23-marine.html


The premise I think is that they are under water at idle and out of the water on plane wich makes perfect sense so I can past the test by the dock and keep anyoing the spotted howl kissing, bark chewing and tree hugging maggot infested local hippies.


http://photos.truckmoxie.com/images/m/938/21343.jpg

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I just wounder how they do with dry pipes

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I'll call the factory when they open but I would like the input of the guys hear also

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GL, several OSO guys around here (JimV for one) run these kind of "Donkey Dick" (local nick name) diverters on their big motors. Other than clearance issues with the drive and steering apparatus (they end up pointing out a bit on Jims boat), they seem to work quiet well for avoiding the noise issues.

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More information from their site.

http://www.gibsonperformance.com/ima...fflerflyer.jpg

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Figured Iwould have to work on the clerances with drives. I'll ask them to send me a material data sheet in order to figure if I have the right clearances but it looks like a good system.

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[QUOTE=GLH]
The premise I think is that they are under water at idle and out of the water on plane wich makes perfect sense so I can past the test by the dock and keep anyoing the spotted howl kissing, bark chewing and tree hugging maggot infested local hippies.QUOTE]

Hmmm, how do you really feel GL!? This guy wants to know where all the hostility comes from toward the trees, maaaaannnnn... you gotta love the trees!(hehe) :evilb: :D :D ;)

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I hope he sanded the sides of that knot hole before he started...and checked to see that the woodpecker was out of his nest...

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GLH,
I talked to Gibson recently at the L.A. boat show. His prices were pretty low, I just can't remember the price for the exhaust you are talking about. The regular muffler is $499.00 a set. Gibson was a very nice, down to earth guy also.
I don't remember if you have a swimstep on your boat, I think that would "hide" these downturn exhaust alot.

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And when you really want to piss people off GL, you could turn them UP towards the sky and have a good time!!! LOL!!!

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GL, I didn't think you guys on Champlain had noise issues, or is it only on the Vermont side? I always wondered how those holes got in the trees. Doug

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It looks like the "donkey dongs" are the answer for me :)

anybody have the $$$ on the dongs?

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As waterfoul said a lot of big inch engined boats on the west side are running those "Dong's" ....most appear to be homemade.....Fred

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I received my clamp-on Gibson 4" dia. x 1 ft. straight extensions last week. They are sweet and bolt-on in a matter of minutes, couldn't of been any easier. I bought them from www.tsetruckstuff.com for $71.95 each after calling all over for the lowest prices. Just get the part number for the turn down style tips and give them a call @ (800) 330-9780, very nice guys and had my order within a week. They offered email confirmation and tracking info before I was even off the phone from placing the order. Highly recommended... I'll be curious what they will price these turn downs at, please post price if anyone orders them. $6.00 flat shipping too for all 4 tips. :D

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There is no problems, they have never tested on the Lake... at least that I have seen. Once one of the officers checked when I was putting in but I only ran one engine with my mufflers on and passed...

I am just trying to avert trouble cause we have more and more rigs on the Lake and they'll start testing one day... and I just know which will be the first rig they'll test.

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Do they have a muffler inside of the 'dongs' or or they just a piece of bent pipe? Either way.... that's a LOT of coin for some bent metal.

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Not a good way to start the weekend :(

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I guess there is no more risk of reversion with the turn downs????