Drilled exhaust

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mtnman05

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I just bought me a 1994 Ranger 374v bass boat with a 1994 Mercury 175 XRI Black Max. I have always liked hearing a wicked sounding out board motor so I thought about drilling my exhaust.
I love how this black max sounds in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DleIcwsJpD0&feature=related

Just wondering if anyone has any pics they can post up to show me where to drill and what all is involved in doing this?

Thanks
 
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Chris1956

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Re: Drilled exhaust

Check over at the "Scream and Fly" forum. They do that drystacking all the time.
 
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Re: Drilled exhaust

That motor is not dry stacked, it has exhaust can removed and mid-section drilled Mod Vp style. To do this correctly you will have to remove the powerhead and lower unit, disassemble the exhaust plate, remove exhaust can and drill six 1/2" thru the midsection step thats above the cavation plate fin. Doing this reduces back pressure at mid range and WOT allow a few extra rpm. On certain boats(heavy) it will hurt hole shot and bottom end as exhuast is not exiting thru relief holes/slots in prop. I got a midsection thats drilled if you want a picture....
 
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mtnman05

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Re: Drilled exhaust

Yes if you can post up some pictures that would be great! Glad I checked on here. I thought it was just a matter of drilling 2 holes in the midsection and that was it.
 
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mtnman05

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Re: Drilled exhaust

Do you still have to remove to powerhead and midsection to install the Bobs exhaust kit? I am very good at mechanics when it comes to automobiles and rebuilding auto engines but outboards are new to me so I am trying to figure out something easy for me to do. haha

Thanks
 
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