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Forum: General Q & A
04-22-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Here is a better pic of the damp exhaust...

Here is a better pic of the damp exhaust extension:...
Forum: General Q & A
04-22-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Here is the manifold after idle, to my ignorant...

Here is the manifold after idle, to my ignorant eyes there doesn't seem to be any traces of water or salt residue from evaporated water. Consensus?

...
Forum: General Q & A
04-22-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Ok dropped the boat in today against my will!...

Ok dropped the boat in today against my will! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf1/2/16/1f923.png

To preface I have about 60hrs on the motor as is.

I idled to the dock 5-7...
Forum: General Q & A
04-20-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

valid question I guess, but reversion is only...

valid question I guess, but reversion is only likely to happen at idle and the way my set up is the hose feeds directly into the seawater pump plumbing so I would assume it gets generous amounts of...
Forum: General Q & A
04-20-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Got me, it’s what CMI provided.

Got me, it’s what CMI provided.
Forum: General Q & A
04-20-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Yeah those short tails worry me. My next...

Yeah those short tails worry me.

My next step, since I’m pulling my manifolds off anyway, I’ll idle and inspect then go from there. If the manifolds are dry now I will assume that distance is...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

Yes, I felt relatively safe running that...

Yes, I felt relatively safe running that extension off the stock riser to the transom, but I’m now hesitant looking at the shorter CMI tailpipe. Heck, I’m starting to second guess that modified stock...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By Jamescmei

CAM SPECS and REVERSION Just the tip?

I built a Merc 496 w/Raylar’s 625HP Stroker kit. Initially I welded on 18” extensions to the stock manifolds to keep the exhaust dry much further back than the stock risers. Now that I am bolting on...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-13-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

The 8.1 is a modern engine, it really is...

The 8.1 is a modern engine, it really is beautiful and great to work on if you're ok with the modern electronics. The 454 definitely has more aftermarket parts available, but the engines and parts...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-12-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Arrived today! Performance Boat Center for the...

Arrived today! Performance Boat Center for the win!!!!

Huge shout out to Brett and George for the help! THANK YOU!!!

Performance Boat Center Osage Beach, MO 573-873-2300 (tel:5738732300)
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-08-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Some people get it! Glad you enjoyed! 🤘🤘🤘

Some people get it!

Glad you enjoyed! 🤘🤘🤘
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-27-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

I'll keep you posted, this season was really just...

I'll keep you posted, this season was really just install, get it running, and break it in! I'll hopefully get to the exhaust, fine tuning, and prop selection in the spring!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-27-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Yes, they do seem more durable, but I'm not sure...

Yes, they do seem more durable, but I'm not sure the HP gains are there as with long tube headers. I really want to hear someone's experience with the Dana Flow Torque exhaust here:

...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Keep in mind the people complaining about Raylar...

Keep in mind the people complaining about Raylar are not customers and didn't own Raylar products. I'm not trying to sell Raylar, just stating my experience. I'm sure when and if Larry needs the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Yeah I had been checking in on the Dana exhausts...

Yeah I had been checking in on the Dana exhausts each month over the last winter as they were expected to go into production (on the upgraded version) at any moment. By the time I was ready to drop...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Service interval on what? In my experience, or...

Service interval on what? In my experience, or maybe assumption, Larry is running a business for what it seems to be, on the most part by himself. The shop seems busy and his knowledge seems to be in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Thanks, yeah, I've definitely heard of CMI's...

Thanks, yeah, I've definitely heard of CMI's cracking but not sure of the typical lifespan of a set of headers. The Stainless Marine exhaust just don't seem to breathe as well. I'd really like to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

What really sparked my interest was the Dana Flow...

What really sparked my interest was the Dana Flow Torque exhausts. Anyone familiar?
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

Now, I know what everyone is thinking....... “how...

Now, I know what everyone is thinking....... “how fast is it?”



On top of the motor work I also had to rebuild and reinstall the transom housing and bracket as well as all the other odds and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-26-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,419
Posted By Jamescmei

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