Recent content by pmartin1501

"It feels like far" :)

Actual Out of Pocket: $4496 $3620 for the manifold kits $876 for the oil coolers (probably optional for most, but highly recommended) Purchased OEM kits via NuWave marine Vs. Yard quote of $11,933.24 Given how much labor was involved, if I had not already blew my winter budget on a new...

Just thought I would post an update on the installation. All in all, successful project! Notes: (From a shade-tree mechanic...barely) 1.) The 340DA has just enough room to maneuver the heavy parts and operate. Some very uncomfortable positions, but it is doable if you can take a bit of pain. I...

Yes I am going to do the work myself. It's clearly worth my time. I've watched all the videos ;) I've got this. Planning to do exactly as you described in fabricating the guide pins.

Hey @jmauld, thanks again for the tip. I'm able to use my existing SS elbows and just went for the manifold kits. HUGE difference. I will update the post on how the install goes....hoping to get it done next week.

Hey douglee, just processed my order with Nuwave. You were 100% right....amazing place to do business with. I would highly recommend anyone working on a similar project to call Nuwave Marine and work with them.

Thanks jmauld. I will look into the kit; was suspecting there were kits but it's confusing.

I'm pricing out riser and manifold parts for my 2004 340 DA (MerCruiser 8.1L Horizon) and I'm getting quotes of ~$8900 for parts and ~$2700 for labor. Give or take a few hundred on labor depending on the local marina. Double-checking parts prices out on the web I'm finding the same parts prices...

I'm looking at two SeaRay models and trying to make a decision but I've become a bit conflicted. Boat 1: 2004 SeaRay 340 - Twin 8.1 MerCruiser Horizon (900hrs),V-Drive, excellent condition, very well maintained, single owner, saltwater use. Boat 2: 2007 SeaRay 320 - Twin MerCruiser 350 Horizon...