Been thinking about this for years.
I need some serious and objective input on this from performance boaters and racers.
The worthless keyboard commandos do not need to waste ink on the screen with BS comments.
So.. let’s assume that I came out with an out of the box concept of a header system that WILL NOT leak, or F'up your motor due to water.
I discussed this with a few racers and boaters and based on a few inputs the idea is sound. Before I through some $ at this I need a bit of “market research”
Performance is compatible with the current headers designs, cost about 3-4 K per motor. (less then CMI ) but here’s my questions.
Would there be a demand for this? Let’s assume that there would be less “bling”, IE. For the sake of argument, let’s say it had to be matt finish, no polishing. Is this very important? Would anyone sacrifice the chrome finish to have a guarantee for no leaks? (Based on my history with leaky headers, I rather have purple headers with pink dots and NO leaks)
You got a 1000+- HP would you willing to give up 10-15 HP for a no leak guarrantee? Add 10 pounds to a motor? (let’s face it that’s a case of beer)
Please give me your objective thoughts (no BS posts) and if I can make this work the leaky header issue is history, then I might be looking for partners.

Material used?

Black looks ok and white too. Would we be able to get custom colors to match motors? And if gloss were available, I think it would sell. I am guessing they would not be tube style headers.

Pete, good luck w/ that Dude!!!!! C ya in Miami!!!!

sounds like a Stainless Marine cast header . . . . .

Hows there record?

better Hurry China is watching
You have got your work Cut out for you

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d-exhaust.html

I'm planning to be there, and even talk to a few Marine product "suppliers".

Please understand my reluctance providing a lot of details just yet. This may be a pretty good thing.
I understand the cost VS. market issues. NASA can make a header from, ceramic composites that would never leak. Just add a several zeros behind the cost, so it’s prohibitive to the general market. What I have in mind is cost effective. Not the usual design concept. For example, Just an example and point.. Cooling the headers with liquid nitrogen… (and this is not the design, obviously it’s too costly, but the idea is pretty much waaay out of the typical designs)

I would say appearence is part of what you are buying. So i say yes it matters. But colors of some kind of finish would be desirable. Just not a bare material look unless it has the bling.