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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: AlecD on June 30, 2013, 11:06:36 PM

Title: I need some help please !
Post by: AlecD on June 30, 2013, 11:06:36 PM
So I'm almost finished building my 79 omega. But one big dilemma. I'm using regular log style exhaust for my olds and the exhaust tips in the transom sit about 6 in higher then they should. They are also 4in tips. You can see where the old tips used to be I just don't want to cut and patch. Will it be a problem if the tips are a bit higher then the snails ? Will water wash back into the motor ?
In the picture I'm pointing at a circle where the 3in tips used to be.
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: AlecD on July 01, 2013, 11:09:09 AM
Anyone ?
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: HardLuck Baker on July 01, 2013, 11:31:54 AM
I would think the only problem your gonna have is the transition from the snails to the tips. The purpose of the snail is to help keep water out. However if you shut off your motor while moving along at a good pace there is always the chance for water to rush in. That's my uneducated guess
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: Nmiller02 on July 01, 2013, 12:16:57 PM
OT HEADERS !! 👍👍 solves the problem !
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: uncleBOBBY on July 01, 2013, 12:25:09 PM
Center rise manifolds will most likely fix your problem


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Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: 74hondo on July 01, 2013, 12:26:07 PM
I have transom hole cover plates I'm selling cheap. Hit me up if interested.
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: AlecD on July 01, 2013, 12:50:46 PM
OT HEADERS !! 👍👍 solves the problem !
the only problem with OT headers is I have 2 little boys and I'm going to be covering the motor. I guess my main concern is it will be able to push the water out the back
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: 74hondo on July 01, 2013, 12:54:37 PM
Best bet would be to get the exhaust that fits the holes already there.
Title: Re: I need some help please !
Post by: AlecD on July 01, 2013, 02:39:21 PM
and how often do center rise manifolds for an olds come around?
lol never
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