I have been thinking of bleeding off some of the water that goes through the exhaust to make it louder and not as muffled. I have lightning headers, and of course the water mixes with the exhaust close to the collector. Has anyone done this??? If so, what did you use? I was thinking of removing the drain valves at the back of the water tubes below the headers and plumbing 2 lines out the back through a thru hull fitting. I know the correct thing is to buy new headers and pipes, but not an option right now$$!

be careful. years back i had a new set of rewarders that didnt give enough water......melted all exaust hoses....the water also cools. the mfg had me drill extra holes in the colector to solve the problem. good luck

I would not do it. I would wait till off season and make true dry pipes. It will melt exhaust boots and cause problems for you.

Would this Hi-Temp exhaust hose be recommended for those looking to restrict (limit) the amount of water being dumped out the collector?
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10641

the more volume the better it is for the engine and exhaust !

make shure at all times that the press is also within the recomandations of the engine builder !

everything other ..is just plain stupid. U want it louder ??? Build an engine that is !