Flexible Marine Exhaust

[Muso]

I really don't like the look of copper exhaust pipes so I've been looking at my options. At first I thought I could use high temp silicone tubes but learned that they probably wouldn't hold up in direct contact with the high temps put out by a 2-stroke. I've seen (but stupidly didn't bookmark!) one inch diameter flexible exhaust designed for marine applications. Has anyone had experience with these? I don't want to waste cash to find out what someone (hopefully) could tell me. If I don't get any solid fact's I guess I'll be the guinea pig and let everyone know how it turns out.

Are there other options I'm overlooking?

Thanks!

[Al.Fisherman]

All you have to do is in GOOGLE type..... 1" flexible marine exhaust

http://www.google.com/#q=1%22+flexib...iw=969&bih=597

Walla...http://www.suremarineservice.com/903-94A-2.aspx

I see NO reason why it wouldn't work, although it's stainless steel... you might have to use the exhaust flange, cut and weld a reducer from 1" to 3/4". See no problem with it.

Yup, like my wife's pet.

[motorpsycho]

I think that stuff in the link is not for engine exhaust.
I think it's for extraction (like for a factory) to suck fumes out of a room.
the walls of it look too thin for engine exhaust, and this kind of exhaust tubing will just pull apart if you tug on it hard enough.
you need to look at the hardware stores because i have seen 3/4" - 1" flex pipe made for engine exhausts. this stuff is made for gas powered air compressors and welders where you need to locate the exhaust outside of the building or truck.
heck, if you have a conduit bender, you can bend up your own pipe out of conduit in no time and it would be a one off design.
the hardest part will be the exhaust flange to bolt the pipe to the engine, but that could easily be done by using the one from the stock exhaust.

[GasX]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/flexible-ex.../p2006251.jcwx

[Muso]

Thanks for the quick response guys!

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0075&ppt=C0022


I came across this. I can't get it from this site but I have a better idea of what I'm looking for. I'll post pic's once I get everything worked out.

[olow]

psycho has it right conduit bender and pipe plus welder

[Muso]

Well, I was able to get some 1" flex pipe through Napa. It was $1.80/ft and came in a 25' length. I fit it onto my engine pretty easily but it was also pretty ugly. The best angle I could get was what is best describe as a big 'C'. I also used (not sure if I needed) LOTS of exhaust tape mixed with high temp epoxy to join the exhaust port and the expansion pipe intake. After three layers of that it still leaked exhaust around engine port (the tape became 'gummy' under high temps). And the flex pipe itself leaked where it was at the most extreme angles. To top it all off, the **** pipe is starting to rust. Anyone want to buy 23 feet of rusted, unsealed, flex pipe?
It was a valuable learning experience, if not expensive. "People do it this way for a reason!".

But I did find a 5' length of flex gas line in my girlfriend's parents garage...

[MikeJ]

Hi Muso -

If the gas line is too fragile, keep in mind water heater copper flexible tubing. I used about 5 feet of it on a previous build and it works well for small engines. It is about 3/4 inch in diameter and can be bent to shape a few times (then it might start cracking). Use that and some copper pipe elbows and U-shaped bolts and bolt it together. All parts are from a decent hardware store like Ace. The joints will not be perfectly tight, but you won't be affected by the exhaust anyway. Attach it to your frame so it does not flop around all over the place or fall off.

MikeJ

[tooljunkie]

1" silicone hose was used on ford exhaust systems,it connected to the catalytic convertor.the heat in that area is quite high.
maybe something found in a BBQ,the bendable tubing used to connect burners?

[lowracer]

I bought some of what you seek at Lowes (if my memory serves me right) for around $2.50 for 1'. It was well hidden in the duct work aisle. I've been using it with success & if it ever leaks its cheap enough...
-Lowracer-