Dry stack exhaust

[scoflaw]

If I have to replace my current exhaust. 2000 305 efi, is this the way to go?

 

[JPGBU1]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

you didn't post anything... :/

 

[scoflaw]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

Ya bud, I'm asking if I can put the dry set up on my motor. Comprenday?

 

[wca_tim]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

No reason to do so at all...

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

depends on what you mean by drystack. comprenday?
its kinda like a rebuild, to some its everything to others its a paintjob.
if your talking about the mercruiser drystack style manifolds and risers they work ok, if your talking about a completly dry exhaust system check the USCG and local regulations on dry exhaust in a marine application.
but with all the info you posted we cant say much else.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

Ya Bud...

In this forum, we do not need to know what type boat you have, we need to know the following to answer your questions with any kind of specific information.

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[Don S]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

depends on what you mean by drystack.

I agree completely, dry stack is one thing, no water at all in a dry stack. Then there is the Mercruiser DRY JOINT system, which is a completely different setup and is a water cooled system.

Next question would be if you boat in salt or fresh water.

PS:
Since most people (me included) don't normally read the title of a thread as part of the body of the topic. It's best to supply all your info and question in the text of your post, and don't rely on the title as being read into the post.

 

[scoflaw]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

I'll try my best. Dry joint is what I am refering to. Yes it is a salt water boat, that sits in it 6 months a year, no flushing. Thinking I will get more time with this style, when I replace them, will these be a better choice for me? 2000 305 merc efi

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

good set up that dry joint, however we are having issues with the 8.1L motors with factory AL manifolds and the dry joint.
there is one version that freshwater cools the manifold and the T stat discharge water cools the riser.
thats the best one if your heat exhanger will handle it.

 

[scoflaw]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

My engine is raw water cooled. Would the dry joint be beneficial for my application?

 

[Don S]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

The only thing you gain by using the dry joint type exhaust system is the knowledge your engine won't fill up with water if the riser to manifold gasket or surfaces fail. That small 1/4" surface between the water and exhaust passage (and open valves to a cylinder) has cost a lot of engines to fail. Especially in salt water.

 

[scoflaw]

Re: Dry stack exhaust

Any idea what else I might need to make this conversion? What about my 3" spacer and plumbing?