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12-02-2009 | 09:20 AM

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Dean Ferry

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From: Merritt Is. Fl. USA

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Originally Posted by JaayTeee

The only thing else I've heard about from salt water
usage, is the intake manifolds corroding.

Vinny had problems with this.

JT,
Now that you mention it, I think I remember hearing something about the intakes having that problem also. What did Vinny do, replace them with same OEM intakes or something else?
Thanks,
Dean

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12-02-2009 | 09:47 AM

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obnoxus

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From: Clearwater, FL

tsat housing corrodes closed to,,,,very small passages

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12-02-2009 | 10:13 AM

#43

JaayTeee

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From: ankeny,ia.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Ferry

JT,
Now that you mention it, I think I remember hearing something about the intakes having that problem also. What did Vinny do, replace them with same OEM intakes or something else?
Thanks,
Dean

I'm thinking he had them repaired.....maybe he'll
chime in.

12-02-2009 | 11:25 AM

#44

Here's Johnny

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From: Manhasset, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaayTeee

I'm thinking he had them repaired.....maybe he'll
chime in.

those were my intakes and we replaced them with brand new ones and had them specially coated for corrosion protection from salt water.....looks better too.....