This is a fun place to be.The people here are truly trying to help.But be ready to get your azz kicked a little.Nothing is free. Sounds like Manifold failure again.If I can help with a ss Manifold let me know. i can get you the info . (pics and cost)Good Luck.Oh yea I want to go for a ride in...
Lose the risers. Use a one piece SS Manifold riser sets.Dump that extra weight of cast iron.Your motors are good as long as you dont let old manifolds fail. Good Luck.
I spoke with the factory about someone looking for a pair of 5.0 SS manifolds and did not leave a call back number?The factory may give an additional discount for Club Sea Ray members.The factory likes to call You, to get as much info about your boat. Thanks for the feedback.
Manifold failure is the #1 reason for costly motor repairs.I just looked at a another boat yesterday ,and he lost one engine because his cast iron rusted a hole inside the manifold.What a bummer.
If you are going to run the boat in salt water? Stainless Steel One piece Manifold sets are an option.The riser is built into the manifold. These would make your 5.0s sing.You can add around 10hp to each motor. SS Manifold sets have a 5 year warranty. SS manifolds weigh around 44lbs a set. Cast...
Mothers mag wheel polish and a little elbow grease will make it shine.On the most common manifolds there are a lot of options.This 8.1 new style stock manifold design is more costly to replace because of all the extra plumbing parts. The replacement cost for Stainless Steel Manifolds Club member...
I want to think every one for all the positive feedback and all the great tips . This club is full of great info. I had a lot of questions about the newest 8.1 power plants. Here I have posted two different 8.1 SS Manifolds pics. One has more factory mounts than the other. The one piece design...
The 7.4 Stainless Steel one piece Manifold set, Club Sea Ray price $2550.00 delivered to your home. Stainless Manifolds have a 5 year warranty. You can place your order with the factory...
The 7.4 Manifold pic is on the yellow boat.On our Web site. The newer 8.1 right below the 7.4 pic The newest 8.1 with all the extra mounts on the Manifold pic will be posted soon. http/www.hi-tekproductsofaustralia
7.4 Stainless Steel one piece manifolds are easy to install because stainless is 75% lighter than cast iron. One more big time saver is there in no gasket to install between the manifold and riser.In the case of having two motors. They never leave much room to to work on your manifolds. We have...
Great questions.I have been in the metal business all my life.It is never a good idea to mix metals.But in this marine application,If you were to bolt on a stainless riser to a cast iron manifold your manifold will still fail well before the stainless riser.A quality gasket should seperate the...