HGE Manifolds

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Looking for a good replacement Exhaust manifold system for my 23 SF inboard
resto. Any feed back on HGE products? I would like to have the shaft checked for straightness too any recommendations... thx

[cdavisdb]

I'm using them on a 5.7. So far, no problems, but they are made in China, a worry.

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Originally Posted by cdavisdb

I'm using them on a 5.7. So far, no problems, but they are made in China, a worry.

The old C word! Are any US made out there? Last rebuild I did I had more problems with the new replacements than the things that were reused.

[MasterBaiter]

I just went with mercruiser. I figured there are enough of them around, and plenty of people carry them so replacement parts are easy. I don't remember what I took off but the mercruiser exhaust was completly enclosed and cooled while the other was exposed before getting cooled. More heat, moisture and therefore rust.