Glm exhaust manifolds

[rgosniowski]

In need of replacing my manifolds and risers on my 2000 2800 scr 7.4.Has anybody got anything to say about GLM manifolds?They are much cheaper than mercruiser oem.I know they are made in China

[Ticamo]

Sorry I can't help but I am curious, what are the prices for oem and GLM? I still have a couple years before I need to replace, but not too many.

[bartlett'scove]

http://www.1800runsnew.com/NLM/osco_manifolds-NLM.html

OSCO manifolds made in the USA and at about 1/2 the cost of original manufacturers. A little heavier and look more rugged. Just installed both manifolds and risers for my 5.7 merc for $495

BC

[seapuppy]

BC
thanks for the info.....and welcome to the zoo....


SP :hello:

[shrew]

Personally, I'd stick with the Mercruiser parts ONLY. Too many problems with 3rd party discount junk. When two products are within 10-20% of each other, that's one thing. But ask yourself why something would be 50% cheaper, or more. More frequent replacement intervals and or mechanical problems down the road is no justifcation for saving $1,000, but ask yourself this:

"If my summer is interupted by mechanical issues, would I pay the difference in the cost of products to get up and running again"? You bet you would.