White_Lightning

Has anyone ever seen or used the "Marine Power" exhaust manifolds and risers sold by Marine Engine Depot? They look 100% identical to the IMCO Thumper Power system. They only come in raw cast aluminum so it is up to the end user to powdercoat, paint, polish, etc. They have a $1,095 price tag.

It seems that someone has some mold tooling at a foundry that private labels with different marine aftermarket vendors.

I didn't see any previous threads on this topic, curious to see if anyone know anything or has some feedback to share.

I'm a new user to this forum so I can't share the link yet but if you Google search "7.4L - 8.2L MP2K Big Block Chevrolet Performance Aluminum Exhaust Manifold Kit" it will come up as the first link on Marine Engine Depot's site.

White_Lightning

Here's some pics of the Marine Power manifolds and risers off of the Marine Engine Depot website:

White_Lightning

For reference, here's the IMCO Thumper Power for comparison. Looks very similar to me. Anyone have any input on the "Marine Power" system?

White_Lightning

AllDodge

Don't know who came out with the design first, EMI has same but cost more. With EMI you can get stainless elbows

30ftpanther

I have the marine power manifolds on two 454s with 177 blowers. Ten year old, last seven year in salt water only with no leaks. I don’t know if there’s a difference in them?????

Bullhead

I have a set of the Marine Power with less than 10 hours if interested

White_Lightning

I was thinking the same thing....the EMI Manifolds look very similar as well but their aluminum riser/elbow looks a little different. The stainless risers/elbows are a nice option...



Thanks, good to hear some real world experience! I would imagine if they are a private labeled design that the aluminum material, casting and machining quality would be identical between the IMCO and Marine Power, just that the Marine Power is at about 1/2 the price of the IMCO. I was planning on color matching the powdercoat anyhow so if I go that route the Marine Power is looking like a better option.

Curious on your Marine Powers since you are running them in salt -- did you do any hard anodizing on them or powdercoat?

White_Lightning

What are you asking for them? Any pictures? Were they run in salt or fresh water? I've got a 1992 Fountain 35 Lightning so I will need 2 systems...

Do you know if they are Silent Choice compatible? My setup is mostly stock and has the factory Merc Silent Choice, I'm not wanting to remove all the Silent Choice pump, vent solenoid, y-pipes, etc. at this point.

AllDodge

I've got a set of EMI silent choice stainless elbows that I changed out during repower (went +3's). Fresh water only but would probably have to go to EMI to use. Would sell for $700 + ship