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mr.scrich 09-22-2007 12:03 PM

496ho with CMI exhaust
 
i'm trying to undrstand how can be the sound of 496ho engine with CMI exhaust....anyone can help me with some videos???thank's federico.

P.S. CMI headers for this kind of engine is the best choice?

Scott B 09-23-2007 12:10 PM

The results I have seen so far from the CMI's used on the 496 have been somewhat lackluster.. Sounds better, accelerates better, but top end is minimally (if any) improved..

mr.scrich 09-23-2007 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Scott B (Post 2281513)
The results I have seen so far from the CMI's used on the 496 have been somewhat lackluster.. Sounds better, accelerates better, but top end is minimally (if any) improved..

But is it the best choice or are there better exhaust?

mr.scrich 09-23-2007 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by Scott B (Post 2281513)
The results I have seen so far from the CMI's used on the 496 have been somewhat lackluster.. Sounds better, accelerates better, but top end is minimally (if any) improved..

So for you this choice is'nt good?

jrz 09-24-2007 09:11 AM

Do a search of 496/header threads to see the actual performance increases. We would not have this level of sales with lackluster results.

Scott B 09-24-2007 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by jrz (Post 2282273)
Do a search of 496/header threads to see the actual performance increases. We would not have this level of sales with lackluster results.


Hmm, reminds me of a quote from PT Barnum....

Granted, I am only familiar with a few installs, but they all report the same lackluster performance gains.. Maybe the stock manifolds are not so bad? Maybe some folks buy them for the looks more than the performance?

tblrklakemo 09-24-2007 11:06 AM

They sound great.....much more "bark" to the exhaust.


This is the only video i can find.

http://www.nordicpowerboats-europe.c...rnet-promo.wmv


Nordics have an odd exhuast outlet so they sound a little different, but still pretty close. I know a guy with cmis on his 23 OL, and it sounds mean.

mr.scrich 09-24-2007 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by tblrklakemo (Post 2282421)
They sound great.....much more "bark" to the exhaust.


This is the only video i can find.

http://www.nordicpowerboats-europe.c...rnet-promo.wmv


Nordics have an odd exhuast outlet so they sound a little different, but still pretty close. I know a guy with cmis on his 23 OL, and it sounds mean.

Great...thank you very much!!!but i don't understand because they sound a little different....why?????federico


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