Anybody running Lightnings with Silent Choice or Corsa?
04-05-2011, 10:52 AM
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Anybody running Lightnings with Silent Choice or Corsa?
I'm looking at exhaust options for my boat (88 Baja Force), and I was wondering if anyone has been able to successfully run a set of Lightnings with one of the diverter/y-pipe switchable exhaust systems. I was running Merc Silent Choice with stock manifolds before, and I would like to keep that type of setup while running a tube header like the Lightnings. I am aware that the diverters would probably have to have some type of modification made to them to allow them to me moved back several inches for the longer collector/riser.
04-05-2011, 11:49 AM
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Lightning hearders require the use of their diverters. They provide a set of headers that are designed for their dry tails (shorter), and the diverter system. they provide a section of 5" hose for the header connection and the 4" for the inner tip connection. The standard Lightning header is to long for silent choice. Hope this helps, contact Lightning for further clarification.
04-05-2011, 07:08 PM
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I run the Lightnings with THEIR switchable exhaust diverters. The package works ok. I took off Gil manifolds and Corsa Captains Calls, which would not work at all with the Lightnings. I feel the fit and finish of the Lightning stuff is fine, but The Corsa parts were much better looking and more sturdy built. I actually got passed by a old Wellcraft because one of the lightning diverter linkages fell apart and put the exhaust thru the prop. Made his day.
