jonthefireman

On 6/29/2020 at 2:33 PM, It'sMyFirstTime said:

What did you use for your flexible exhaust hose on the interior?  Does it have any stretch to it?  I am trying to find something heavy duty for my silent stinger project, but it needs to be able to stretch some.

 

Sorry, haven't been on in a while, been on the lake.  So those are the original rubber boots, no need to replace them at $150 each since they were still in good shape.  The mandrel bends from FAE matched up perfect, if you are using something different I don't know of any flex rubber hose that would stretch.  You could look into using flex exhaust hose which is readily available at most auto parts stores or Summit Racing online. 

On 5/21/2020 at 2:35 PM, Lanzo said:

Any feedback on the noise relative to before the upgrade?    I'm installing my FAE soon, and plan to leave the muffler in place, but I'm wondering if it might be quieter with the muffler removed.

Sorry, just saw this.  I didn't find the noise prior to the install very loud anyway, but I'd say with the FAE on it's more quiet than before.  Engine prob has a lot to do with noise levels, I would think the 8.1 would be louder than my 6.2 but can't confirm that. 

18 hours ago, Rugger said:

quote: " I picked the boat up around 6 months ago and I have spent the entire winter tuning, replacing, and improving almost everything."

haha I think we can all relate

Great write up -- I didn't know about that fuel pump issue.  Mine (07) runs fine now but this will be handy to refer to should something go wrong fuel related.  Thank you for posting.

 

 

Thanks brother, made a huge difference!  All in all, I think I could have replaced the filter socks and the pressure regulator first and re-checked, but the extra cost seemed negligible and while I had it all apart I just pulled the trigger. 

Looks great, I might do this!

18 hours ago, Rugger said:

Nicely done.  I'm in store for new bunks soon I think.  I'm the guy lucky enough to have my wife back the boat into water... so I never see the bunks with the boat off.  I forget to check them.  But ...2007 trailer... probably should do that!

Thanks for the great write-up!

Thanks brother.  From what I've seen of your trailer, it looks like it's in MUCH better shape than mine.  This thing is pretty rough, the PO just let it sit. 

40 minutes ago, SONICJK said:

Looks good! 
(other than the weld of course :D) 
I wonder if they make a larger diameter bow roller?

I'm sure they do, I'm gonna go to West Marine and see what options I have.  Worst case, I'll cut the mount tabs and just extend them up. 

Yep, welder I am NOT!  One skill I would love to learn.

I keep coming back to this project, just truly amazing work.  I'm dying to add gates to my 2008 247 LSV, I love these and keep contemplating going for it but I'm fearful mine will come out like crap!