1979 SRV 240 - Should I upgrade my exhaust?

[rawright]

I am just about to start buying the exhaust parts to fix my screw up from last winter. I did the math to figure out the total cost of all the old style log manifold parts and found it was only a little less money then the upgrade to center riser kit.

Has anyone done this upgrade? They say it is a better performing system and I am always for upgrading when replacing parts providing it is not a hassle or a can of worms.

Also, does anyone know if the 1979 SRV 240 came with a 3 inch or 4 inch Y pipe?

Thanks in advance for an advise or help,

Robert

 

[Ididntdoit]

If your going to upgrade - go dry joint - 100% better design

 

[moparlvr4406]

My 78 had 3"

 

[geo737]

If the price difference is minimal between replacing the log style to the center riser, you may be happier with the center riser conversion-cleaner installation and more efficient in moving the exhaust. If you are interested in an "all in one kit", look at GLM- they have a complete kit with everything neccesary to convert from log to center riser. There may be other kits that do the same, this is the one I have experience with. Another option may be to research and source the conversion to center rise by collecting all the needed pieces individually. As Ididntdoit suggests I will go to a dry joint setup, eliminating some potential gasket issues when the time comes to replace my manifolds. When I repowered/rebuilt my 195, I needed an all new exhaust system so it was an easy decision. I also went to fresh water cooling due to operating in a mostly salt water environment, so adapting that to the center riser system was an easier task as well.