Exhaust Question
07-01-2015 | 02:44 PM
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Exhaust Question
I have no doubt there are many opinions on this board about exhaust systems. My question concerns switching from "true headers" like CMI to a more dependable Stainless Marine Gen 3 manifold system. Around a 1000 horsepower..........any performance loss?????
07-01-2015 | 03:35 PM
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If Supercharged (especially postive displacement), engines care less about tuning lengths and ID's than Naturally Aspirated. They, however, want as least restrictive as possible with sizes 'within reason.'
07-01-2015 | 07:58 PM
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Gen 111's make more power on blower motors from what I hear. I have a couple sets waiting for the fountain if you want to put them on for mock up and measurement. I'll be back in the shop tomorrow if your around herb.
07-01-2015 | 08:23 PM
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Interesting comments. 1/2 the price and no disadvantages. Seems to good to be true. Yes, I can come by tomorrow. Actually have a pair coming to see if they fit in between the 2 engines ok. Just ordered them this afternoon. If you have a pair maybe I can call first thing in the morning and tell them not to send out. Save some time and money.
07-01-2015 | 08:45 PM
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CMI's are a piss poor example of a "true header". If you look at the runner length in a Stainless Marine gen 3 and a CMI it's got to be pretty dam close.
07-01-2015 | 09:16 PM
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Well I don't know about the runner length being equal, but CMI is pretty much the only game in town for headers these days aren't they?
07-02-2015 | 09:42 PM
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07-03-2015 | 06:25 AM
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Stainless yes. Aluminum I think the Thunder and lightning are a much better setup. Diamond Performance bought the molds from KE. Although they look hideous I believe they are the best performing exhaust on the market. I'm happy with the Stailess Marine Gen 3's but if I had it to do over again I would probably go with the Thunder and lightning's. Some want the bling of the CMI's but me personally I wish my hatch would never have to come open.
