www.iFourWinns.com

Found these and there alot cheaper then OEM. Anyone out there evere used them.

http://www.amazon.com/COMPLETE-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-GLM-Number/dp/B004AQZB68/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1WY429SPNT3GH&coliid=I2S5ASB3TDN5UE

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1995 Fourwinns Sundowner 195
Tow-2005 f-150 5.4

I think GLM is made in China.....I don;t know about you but I not buy ANY part that was made in China! China = garbage in my mind!!!!!!!

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"For My 50th"
1996 238 Vista
5.7VolvoGL DP
Previous boats; 91 Cobia 19' Cuddy, 87 Starcraft 16' BR,
67 Winner BR, 65 Arrow 14'

They're all made in china I think

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

From what I've read an researched the people's biggest complaint is there surface of the pieces ar not flat. I'm considering ordering them and have the engine mil them down for me. Would this be the only issue I would have.

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1995 Fourwinns Sundowner 195
Tow-2005 f-150 5.4

I think Barr and Osco are made in the US.......

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"For My 50th"
1996 238 Vista
5.7VolvoGL DP
Previous boats; 91 Cobia 19' Cuddy, 87 Starcraft 16' BR,
67 Winner BR, 65 Arrow 14'

I have had them for about two years in salt water now -- no issues.

I was aware of flange smoothness issues, and ground them flat with a power sander before I installed the gaskets.

Yes -- China --- it is a country on the other side of the world, in case you have not heard of it ---
However -- like anything that is the "least expensive" of its type -- it is worth checking and discussing and getting opinions before you buy ---whether it is a cheap car -- cheap tires-- or cheap manifolds.
In most things you do get what you pay for.
I doubt there will be a difference in the manifolds, so I bought the "least expensive".
Time will tell.

HOWEVER ---that's why I drive a BMW for occasional use at the house and not a ___ or ____ or ____.

just my .02

thx
Dale

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DaleG -- West Palm Beach FL
2003 240Horizon -- 5.7Gi -Duoprop

I am also looking into exhaust manifolds, and have found OSCO for 159.95 per side and Barr for 178.99 per side. I know both are made in USA, has anyone used these? I assume better than GLM. Both companies have been around since 1932 according to their websites.

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1988 215 Sundowner 5.7L OMC