16 Classic Conversion Question

[sanleonkid]

Can you convert a NON Thru-transom exhaust boat into a Thru -Transon? Cost Estimate appreciated if anyone has completed such. This would be with a Merc 4.3 engine.


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[Lenny]

YES YES YES and probably for about $2500 for nice stuff, new, from the heads back. :)

[Rootsy]

i say 500 bucks including the price of the hole saws ;)

that is if you plan to block off the thru prop exhaust...

existing exhaust but need new exhaust hose and a set of new tips anywhere from 100 - 250 bucks.. a few tools and a blockoff plate...

to get the wishbone out you'll have to remove the engine... or you can just cap it i reckon...

if you go diverters.. to run both well... it gets a bit more pricy...

i hate having extra crap in the way personally...

JR - pretty damn noisy...

[Team Jefe]

Jeff - Welcome aboard. the best way to do this is to buy an 18 or 22 with thru hulls already. :wink:

[mattyboy]

while you have the engine out,
wow you coulda had a V8!!!!!!!!! :) ;)
welcome !!

it will sound ok,it sure ain't gonna sound like Donzi Di's 16
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[The Hedgehog]

I am having one done for my father's Sweet 16. About 1,500-1,800. That includes diverters and install. Dixie Performance Marine (in Louisville) has done through hull conversions before. I have been told that it sounds pretty good.

Actually the 4.3 is a good motor for the 16. It is a good weight and retains a nimble feeling. With a 4 bbl and some mild tuning it is good for about 60. :beer:

[slick]

Yes, its done all the time. Dixie Marine did my Sweet 16' Classic last season installing a Corsa Switchable system like Donzi uses at the Factory. Mine is a V-8 5.7L and it sounds too Good. Total on the job was about $ 1,500.00 parts and labor, cutting the holes was not for me :lookaroun but it depends which way you go as to the cost. You have a straight thru hull system, using a cover plate, or a switchable that is quiet on demand or Blasting Loud with the flick of the switch. Either is better than thru prop if you like it loud and throaty.