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Old 06-07-2011 | 09:02 PM
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i heard two people now tell me that lighting headers will crack. that they seen countless motors destroyed because of there cracks and design. they seem reasonably priced. what do you think.

i would like to order a pair of dry headers for my boat this winter and was trying to get opinions
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Old 06-07-2011 | 09:17 PM
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I had a set on my 496 ho in a 288 sunsation. Sounded awesome never had an issue but indidnt have the boat long.
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Old 06-07-2011 | 09:44 PM
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i've been back and forth on lightning and dana myself, had the dana's and was wanting to try the lightnings for the true header look, curious to hear thoughts as well
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Old 06-07-2011 | 09:55 PM
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Good stuff.

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Old 06-07-2011 | 10:26 PM
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No problems out of mine so far 2 years
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Old 06-07-2011 | 10:30 PM
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me an a buddy run them and no problems yet
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Old 06-08-2011 | 12:34 AM
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Steel ones and salt water bad,fresh water good..one of my customers has 12 yrs on his and still going strong..
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Old 06-08-2011 | 09:04 AM
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I have had them on 2 boats now, a 1997 Prototype (also known as a Joker, and a 1986 Cigarette Cafe). They have been good headers for me as well. The only problem I have had is that the impellar went out and got the header a little hot and took the paint off the header. Otherwise a great product.

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Old 06-08-2011 | 09:12 AM
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My buddy BadDog has been running them on his boat for close to 10 years with no problems. He pressure tested them last year because he had a valve seize in the guide, and they checked out fine. I bought a used set from Opie272 that I will be running shortly.

They sure make spark plug changing a breeze compared to the Gil manifolds!
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Old 06-08-2011 | 11:18 AM
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Less damage than CMI headers!
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