[Mike & Jayme]

Hello Mike & Gary !! Look at my Exaust if this helps you as well. 98 Talari ......Mike

[Jason_Smith008]

Sorry guys, I didn't see this string when I posted a new one the other day. I have about decided to put mine above the out drive in location where the Mercury cutouts put them. The only problem is with 454/502 location is right where the curve around the out drive comes out. I am purchased some flexible exhaust tubing from Vetas that says it is more flexible so it will give me the about 1/2 inch or inch I need to make the connection right. My other option is to use a flexible 45 degree to make it work. I'm ready to move forward as soon as the tubing comes in so that I can confirm it is flexible enough. I hate to cut 4" holes in my transom if I can't make this work. That would be bad.. Does anyone know of maybe a hose that is made just for this application. If there is one I can't find it.

[njc15880]

I have a 2000 Z272 and I am interested in the Corsa captains call exhaust. Looking through the posts I see that there have been a few problems on other models. Does anybody have any suggestions for the 272?

[Motoxxx43]

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[Oregondunes]

Originally Posted by njc15880

I have a 2000 Z272 and I am interested in the Corsa captains call exhaust. Looking through the posts I see that there have been a few problems on other models. Does anybody have any suggestions for the 272?

Depending on where you want to locate the tips. If you want to retain the Mariah factory look, you run into a few issues. One being the width is which the tips are located in relation to your exhaust manifolds. The tips are approx 4 inches wider on each side the manifolds. So if you want the factor look, youll have to either have/buy some angled tubing or purchase the CORSA setup designed for our boats. Due to the lack of angle of the tubing from the tips to the manifolds, you have to run a taller riser. Most Mariahs were installed with the 3" spacers and are ready at any time to avoid the water reversion.

Other option is to place them at or near the water line like most are installed on other boats, parallel with the manifolds. This type of install has it's own quirks as well. First is our "boat in a boat" tub in the rear. Your not only cutting holes in the transom, but also the inner tub (same as the factory location as well). Most with "Z" models have a variety of options attached to that inner tub behind the motor right in the way of the location of those hole that need to be cut. It means you move stuff is all to make way. The advantage to this is the angle of your tubing. It's much steeper now, thus you can run a shorter risers and not worry about water reversion.

Ive been fretting over this very idea. Most will tell you that thru drive exhaust is good for up to 500hp, so there is no real reason to do thru hull, other then the sound effect and looks.

[njc15880]

Well first of all, thank you for the reply. That is about as informative as I could have imagined. I would go with the straight out option. I am not worried about it looking factory. So I'm guessing that the hole through the inner layer will have to be larger than the outer to allow the exhaust tubing to connect to the tip. It look like there is plenty of room many accessories that are in the way are pretty easy to relocate.

Yes I do realize that there will be minimal horsepower gain and the through drive exhaust will do everything I need it to. That big block just sounds so sexy unrestricted hahahahaha. The kit is about 1200 and I plan on installing it myself. I'm still on the fence..... Every time I hear a bout with through hull exhaust fire up I get a little closer to dropping the money.

[Oregondunes]

If you are going to go out along side the outdrive instead of the more "factory" location, look around for diverters. Ive seen kits (diverters, wiring, relay, etc.) for as little as $500 in great shape. You'd only need to buy a set of tips with flappers (barely used or almost like new) for $200. Some hose and clamps and your in business if you can do it yourself for under $800.00.

[garyg]

Hey guys here my 2 cents worth.if you look in the gallery under 2000 gary g z272 i have pictures of the stern and of the engine that shows my corsa exhaust. There is someting about the sound of the big block firing up,brings the kid out in you. Spring is around the corner and when can here the sweet sounds of our mariahs running on the water gary g