FAE pros and cons.

[Idahotige]

I am considering getting an FAE for my 2004 20 V. To those who have one, please list the pros and cons of the system. Thsnks.

[eks]

What's a FAE?

[da.bell]

Fresh Air Exhaust (FAE)

Pro: reduced emitions immediately behind your boat

Con: Reduced top speed

[Redlined]

Pro-Not dying from fumes.

Con-Stereo is louder than it used to be, however this could be considered a "pro" too.

[chpthril]

All Pro's, no Con's

The reduced top end speed is only by 1-2 mph, so not really a con if you think about what these boats are purchased for

[Duncan]

Noted that need for an FAE is reduced or eliminated in 09 PCM engines with CES Cat. Still do not know if that is standard or option as discussed elsewhere.

[chpthril]

Noted that need for an FAE is reduced or eliminated in 09 PCM engines with CES Cat. Still do not know if that is standard or option as discussed elsewhere.

Good point, but it'd still the best/cheapest tower speaker ugrade i've done

[talltigeguy]

Noted that need for an FAE is reduced or eliminated in 09 PCM engines with CES Cat. Still do not know if that is standard or option as discussed elsewhere.

Good point, but it'd still the best/cheapest tower speaker ugrade i've done

X 2. The best $300 I spent on my stereo.

I am sure there are still fumes with the PCM that are unpleasant, even if they are not harmful. My boat never had too much of an exhaust smell, so for me, the FAE was really for the noise.

Some of us forget that no one has ever died of CO poisoning while wakesurfing and most boats do not have an FAE. The CO is a selling point, but until someone has a negative outcome, I think it is not a giant issue.

[FacePlant]

Funny, I started a thread on this topic a lil while ago and it convinced me to get one. Take a look HERE!!

Pros = Unbelievable reduction in engine noise!! No fumes!! Stereo sounds <------that------> much better at speed!!
Cons = Small loss of top end speed ( never run wide open anyway). Handling suffered a tad, but nothing major.

It is a no brainer as far as I cam concerned. My wife is also happy as can be about the end result. My brother in-law was in my boat last w/e and now he can't wait to get one on his Centurion.

[formandfunction]

Does a gain in backpressure not affect how rich a motor runs?
Does it not affect the temperature of the manifolds?
Has anyone had one long enough to really know?
I would think higher backpressure would be harder on the motor.

[jake's02-22i]

but it gives you more torque

[chpthril]

Does a gain in backpressure not affect how rich a motor runs?
Does it not affect the temperature of the manifolds?
Has anyone had one long enough to really know?
I would think higher backpressure would be harder on the motor.

Ive put atleast 100hrs since installation of the FAE. No change in engine temp. Giving the present fuel map for autos, a slightly richer will actually = an increase in HP, dont know about the boats. I have not noticed an increase in GPH used, seems to be close to what it was from the start.

[zad0030]

Con: Reduced top speed

Ok, big deal.

Cons, harder to remove swim platform.

[formandfunction]

Might be better on the motor at tow speeds who knows.

[Jason B]

I think a con is the price! Seems to be a bit over-priced at $300 for what it is.
If it was cheaper I'd get one.

Group buy!?