CMI 496 E-Top Headers Kit - Polished 6" Taller
$6,336.00
SKU
CMI 13181-P
CMI 496 E-Top Headers Kit, POLISHED - +6" Taller. Kit includes all parts for 1 engine. Does not use tailpipes, will directly replace current exhaust system! Please measure riser height and call for exact height fitment.

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- Direct Mercruiser replacement for your 496 Mag or 496 HO engine.
- No additional custom tails to buy. You don’t need to remove your stock exhaust hose to install our kit, a true plug, and play system.
- This new kit introduces CMI’s new low-cost satin finish. For an additional charge, you can have our classic high polished stainless finish.
- 1 7/8" id is primary to get peak horsepower and torque.
- Mandrel bent and formed from the High quality 316L grade material.
- Fully post annealed to reduce stresses built up in the header during the manufacturing process
- The only seamless water jacketed header manufactured. No welded inner primaries or water jacketed tubes to crack and leak.
- More water jacketed protection than your stock exhaust.
- Approved by Mercruiser to not void warranty on the motor, with the exception of water reversion.
- Same high-quality semi-automated welding as used in all racing applications
- Patented “Cool Collar” design provides a short hot section at the flange, which helps minimize the possibility of water ingestion into the engine.
- This kit is priced competitively to other aluminum/stainless manifold systems with superior performance and extended lifespan in harsh marine environments.
- No cast parts to crack, all CMI collectors are forged from American made stainless steel.
- Works on 34.5" drive centers
- Brings a race look to your stock engine.
- Sophisticated engineering leaves your stock oil lines in place and only requires relocating your oil filter with a supplied bracket.
- Step by step, do it yourself instructions using Mercury supplied engine schematics.
- Exhaust Water Temperature Bungs Installed as Standard Equipment.
Model | CMI 13181-P |
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SKU | CMI 13181-P |
Manufacturer | CUSTOM MARINE INC |
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