home made FAE?

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-14-2006, 6:52 PM

has anybody done a homemade version of the FAE?

(oaf) · (oaf) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-14-2006, 7:19 PM

My guess by the time you create your own you will only save a few bucks. My bet is you buy the one that is 100% backed up by the maker and has been tested and proven by the CDC. Just my $.02

Unless you make it from PVC and exhaust hose with a few clamps

(Message edited by oaf on August 14, 2006)

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-14-2006, 7:59 PM

thats all it looks like it is..?

(oaf) · (oaf) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-14-2006, 8:24 PM

No, I it is made from metal and powder coated. I am sure it is the same metal most exhaust pipe is made from. I think the concept is very basic (isn't that true of most good ideas) but the cost to produce would make it harder to reproduce.

www.boatpipes.com has all of the info

(northslidin) · (northslidin) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-14-2006, 8:31 PM

Kenny I E-mailed you a pic of mine it was very inexpensive to build.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-14-2006, 9:11 PM

got the pic.
That is what i am talking about..
Did you self purchase the pipe or use pipe at the muffler shop?

Is it stll break away capable for the "oh sheet" we just hit something?

(northslidin) · (northslidin) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-14-2006, 9:24 PM

Pipe came from the shop. It will break away, only happened once because I only used 1 clamp on the boat side. Put 2 on the boat side hasn't came off since. If you do choose to build your own let me know I'll give you some pointers.

(rocketman) · (rocketman) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 08-15-2006, 12:12 AM

Casey,

Please send it to me also.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-15-2006, 12:19 AM

yes do please sends the info, it will save me time and money..

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 08-15-2006, 6:42 AM

can you post the pic on the post?

(biz) · (biz) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-15-2006, 8:05 AM

There is a pic of a Nautique (i think) that had something that looked like an FAE. It was really beefy looking. I had it on my old computer but it bit the dust a few months ago. maybe someone else has the pic????

(88supra) · (88supra) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 08-15-2006, 9:14 AM

Hey casey im thinkin about building one this week think you could send some pics over (snow_wake_sk8@hotmail.com) and any tips to build one would be appreciated
Thanks matt

(maxx_wake) · (maxx_wake) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 08-15-2006, 9:43 AM

I am interested in this too. It might be simpler to just post the pics and info but if email is easier for you will you send me the pics too please?

Thanks

(ferrarispider95)

send the pics this way also

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 08-15-2006, 12:32 PM

whats a FAE?

(ballsdeep) · (ballsdeep) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 08-15-2006, 1:13 PM

Fresh Air Exhaust

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 08-15-2006, 1:54 PM

thats what i thought.. Dont the new Enzo have one with their sideswipe system.. everyone complains on how loud it is. Is there an advantage to go this route?

(maxx_wake) · (maxx_wake) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 08-15-2006, 6:17 PM

Forgot to include my email and then discussion board wouldnt load when I tried to edit my post. cpropes2005@yahoo.com

thanks

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 08-15-2006, 6:41 PM

I want pics too please. tracetrimble@yahoo.com

(lcky275) · (lcky275) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-15-2006, 9:43 PM

Has anyone tested the increased back pressure on their homemade set up? Make sure you don't void the warranty on that Sanger.

I talked to the owner of FAE, and every now and then he runs an offseason special on the setup. So keep an eye out if your interested. A few of us picked up a group buy on the FAE, and saved a good chunk of change. I just got it installed earlier this evening.

After getting it installed, I realized that this isn't something I would attempt to design on my own. Figuring out all the different angles, welding and powdercoating would be a PITA.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-15-2006, 10:25 PM

back pressure...Just use the same tube that they use, pretty simple.. by looking at the pictures its not hard to figure out heck Casey's looks pretty good to me from his pics.

(bstphen24) · (bstphen24) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 08-16-2006, 12:15 AM

Does anyone happen to have a picture or know how one of these works on a bu with a wedge? I can't seem to picture exactly how it would work with the wedge being so large.

(northslidin) · (northslidin) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-16-2006, 12:47 AM

First of all the FAE from boat pipes is an awesome product and I would recommend save yourself a headache and buy one from them. Now for us w/ more time and engineering ability than money(cause we would rather drink beer than work) here comes the facts; Can it it be done cheaper? Yes alot cheaper, can you run a 3" bead w/ a welder(or your buddy)?, can you read a tape measure?, do you want to step up and make sure the guy bends your pipe correctly(it has to be perfect)?, do you want to run around town looking for the perfect size hose to attach it to your boat?, and finally the most important qustion, do you want to be screwing around w/ all this when you can call boat pipes give them your credit card number then hit the lake for a killer slash session? If your still interested in the details hit my profile up and e-mail me. Inland Surfer kills it!

(lcky275) · (lcky275) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-16-2006, 2:42 PM

I haven't seen the pics of the DIY, but the FAE is 2 into 1, so yes, there will be some back pressure. I just don't know how much on a DIY. Just something to consider...

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-16-2006, 3:01 PM

just use the same tube size as they do and you should be fine. Remember that the exhaust on the boat is over sized already.