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HaulsBalls

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Dry Headers
« on: December 21, 2010, 01:00:37 PM »
Has anyone ever heard of running Bassetts dry? I have a set of headers that are in pretty rough shape cosmetically and was thinking of coating them or running header wrap. Just wanted to know if there would be any performance draw back or anything else that would cause a problem.
  • Boat #1: '75 Hallett Bubbledeck w/460 Ford
  • Boat #2: '73 Hallett 21' Cruiser
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terrytav

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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010, 03:25:24 PM »
 All the comp jets run dry headers. the ceramic coating helps them cool off quicker and keeps them  looking nice
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lupo1904

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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 04:24:17 PM »
i run mine dry and they get hot really hot people in the back seat complain.
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Brad @ SCJB

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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2010, 04:33:19 PM »
its illegal to run them dry technically. people still do it though...it all depends on where you boat and how strict they are about it
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Sanger Pete

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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2010, 04:38:12 PM »
I took my wife for a 30 minute ride in my, just purchased, 18' jet with dry headers and when we got back to the ramp, she told me that she would never ride in that boat again. I have to admit, my ears were also ringing pretty bad. I decided it just wasn't worth the excess heat and the noise.
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Nordie

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Re: Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2010, 05:08:28 PM »
I have ceramic coated now...but before i didnt and i could feel the heat on my back...the ceramic not as much...boat is also 18
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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2010, 08:08:43 AM »
Brandon, come on hommie, i am just a phone call away. I run mine dry, no need for header wrap, you can just get them ceramic coated. I'll email you.
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HaulsBalls

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Re: Dry Headers
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2010, 09:41:38 AM »
Thanks for the help, probably going to put the logs and snails back on.
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