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Old 01-21-2009, 09:12 PM
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Greetings.

I'm beginning to rebuild a performance 454 and before selecting the internal engine components I am being advised to upgrade the stock exhaust manifolds first.

Question: My thru hole exhaust tips are located much wider apart than a stock bravo setup. I am currently having to use an S-bend configuration with aluminum manifolds. Without having to completely customize a set of water jacketed pipes is there any performance systems that might be able to work with these current hole locations?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!!
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Old 01-22-2009, 01:25 AM
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What exactly do you have now??? Stock Merc exhaust manifolds are cast iron. Can you post or link a pic???

Maybe Revolution Marine exhaust will work.
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I believe the manifolds are GLM, aluminum with a 3in spacer between the manifold and riser. I'll try and post a pick soon.
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Whatever you do, just make sure the exhaust system you choose is a good one FIRST. I would say don't buy a new aftermarket exhaust system just because it fits your current tailpipe cut-outs, but buy it because it has a good reputation for performance and durability.

I do not know of all the current GOOD (manifold type) aftermarket hi-perf exhaust systems out there---but here are a few...Stainless Marine, GIL, Dana. There are a few others, but I just am not real familiar with them.

I hope it goes well for you....have fun!
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Stainless Marine would be my first choice for a stock replacement. Brownie can make tailpipes in any shape almost to help aid in height and angle.
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A picture would be helpful. You can have a fabricator make anything for you.
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