Stormrider

Going to be replacing the stock merc manifold/riser on my 454 365mag.

What if any are you guys using?

I might change the cam, but don't want to go too wild.
Any recommendations? or warnings?

Cattitude

It's all personal- I like the etops or the new style that comes on the 525's. For a cast style I like the new Dana marine stuff.

If I'm going to drop coin on exhaust I want perf, reliability and looks.

A stainless lightning maybe be good for bang for the buck.

IRONMAN

CMI satin E-Tops you do have to tighten the bolts every 25 hrs or so but maybe that is because I have Aluminum heads.

Elite Marine

Call Fred at Trick Marine, he'll set you up!!

http://www.trickmarine.net/

Tell him Kirk sent you!!

Stormrider

Ironman, can I use my existing tips w/ the etops?
Do you use a torque wrench to tighten them?

Kirk, Fred has hooked me up w/ part before.
I've already PM'd him, but don't want to bother him too much, and looking for other options.

Tim G.

E Tops are great... They do tend to lean out your EFI though...
I have Stainless Marine exhausts.
They are nice, and fit well. But not much cheaper than E tops...
SM Exhausts hold more water, thus keeping your engine room cooler...if that matters to you....

Stormrider

Thinking I'm leaning towards SM or Dana.
I don't want cracked headers to worry about.
I like the warranty of SM.
Etops are nice eye candy though.

Any know how any of these will affect exhaust sound?
Which will make it loudest? - not that thats what I want.

migara422

I also run Stainless Marine and im happy with them.

Stormrider

Thanks for the replys guys... keep'em coming.
Migara and Tim... how loud are the SM?

Caincando1

You really can't do wrong with any of them mentioned so far. If you haven't, you should talk to [email protected]. He will let you know straight up if his products will work for you in your boating environment.