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Used nick at forza ferrari he's very good and fair. You can atleast ask him lots of questions and he has answers. He also will not tell you he can get 1 in a week if it will be 3.

 

Can someone list the different options for Capristo exhausts for our 355 besides Stage I, II, III?

I'm looking for a stage III, which both of these in the photo show. But there is over $1,000 dif.

What is the difference between the two systems shown on the Capristo / Nicks site?

Robb
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I'm new here but I got the answer for you, this is what I was told by Nick:
if you have a spider the stage3 might be too loud so there is the twin sound that you can use the remote to change from loud to louder. But on our berlinettas you're just better with the regular stage 3, and it's cheaper.

 

Luke, for $630, why not give this a try? Pete recently installed one and it's very loud just like my 98. I will likely put one of these on my 95.

Ferrari 355 Coupe Spider 95 99 T304 Challenge Race Stainless Exhaust System | eBay

 

Here you go:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355-sponsored-bradan/463850-top-speed-pro-1-challenge-exhaust.html

Pete states he may only use it on the track. Mine is custom (no muffler) and I do have a neighbor that hates it but you can't please everyone

Seriously, it's loud but not that loud (as in unbearable)

 

I may have changed my mind . I'm used to it now so can keep the noise sane until I don't want to. With a gtb and the windows closed it's not bad until you want it to be bad. That video is with the windows open.

 

That's what I'm talking about

 

If you look closely the first option utilizes your factory by-pass pipe and valve. The 2nd option eliminates that option and deploys their dual by-pass valve.

 

Exactly. On the more expensive muffler, the pipes connect to the header as opposed to going through the y pipe, eliminating the y pipe and secondary cats.

1995 Ferrari 355 - Performance Exhausts | Racing Exhausts |

 

So Jim,

Can you explain any benefit of the more expensive option of connecting directly to headers?

Robb

 

LC what about an MS race exhaust
I have this on my 355 and it sounds AMAZING..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHd0moPOka0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YURglOvf0cE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJVK1Y8nUEI

 

I think the main benefit is that the capristo valves fail in the open position instead of closed like the factory valve. It also eliminates the secondary cats. Personally, I wouldn't bother. It doesn't sound as good as the standard capristo from any clips I've heard.

I had a capristo 2 on my car when I bought it and it did sound great while weighing about half the stock exhaust. For a pure street car, the capristo is the best (by far) imo. You pay for it, though. I wanted a race oriented exhaust for track and autox use, which is why I went with the challenge style, but I like it enough I'll probably just leave it on all the time. If I had a convertible or gts, I'd probably go back to a capristo or just leave it stock but as this car will see some track use I wanted a no compromise setup.

 

As I stated previously, you would eliminate your secondary cats, so less restriction. Now, what that amounts to in hp is your guess as well as mine. I have two extra y pipes, one from Bradan, and another OEM y pipe that I gutted. Didn't end up using either one. Kept the original OEM pipe on my car. When I researched this most owners stated that they didn't notice any difference in power, just that it was a little louder.

If I was going to put an aftermarket exhaust on I would probably go with Tubi, or have one custom built from the people that did my headers.

 

So Jim and group.

In s nutshell, the $3900 stage III version sounds better than the $5100 version?

I'm just looking for the BEST sounding capristo. Extra HP is always good but not at the expense of the sound.

So get the one with or without heat protection?

I like my tubi but know the Capristo is THE one.

Thanks. Robb
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Robb, from what you posted above, I think the shielding is in reference to the cats. I just went on the Capristo site and the description of the muffler you are looking at did not mention anything about shielding.

As far as sound goes. From everything I have read all Capristo levels (1-3) sound the same, until the bypass valve opens up. Level 3 would be the loudest.

Sound is subjective. I have heard both versions of their mufflers on Youtube. The racing exhaust has a lower tone if I remember correctly. I don't know how they sound in person. For myself, I have a hard time spending that type of money for something that just effects sound and not performance. I do like the sound of the Capristo, but prefer OEM or a Tubi to it. My ears have suffered enough over the years listening to loud rock music.

 

It's actually the opposite, they all sound the same on bypass,the stage indicates the noise level on the primary side. Stage 2 was just a little louder than stock during normal operation but had the same high pitched loud shriek they all do on bypass.

 

Pete,

Thanks for clarifying. With a B, I will likely opt for the stage III.

Love my tubi but know the Capristo will likely reach the top level.

Robb

 

Thanks Pete for clarifying this. From some of things that I had read, I was under the impression or remembered incorrectly the increase in sound was on the bypass side.

 

Hi Luke,

If you do go with a Capristo I'd go with the Stage 3 for sure since you have a coupe. I have Stage 3 in my GTB and it definitely isn't too loud around town with the valve closed. And inside the car things are fairly quiet around town with the windows up, and more than tolerable with the windows down...I drive with the windows down whenever possible just to be able to listen to it.

 

Hi ALL

sorry i missed this post last week.

We are the importer for Capristo in the US.

Here is the bottom line-
if you want the most horsepower and you are NOT concerned about the sound then go with our
"Twin sound exhaust system"
(this system adds about 22hp however it does not have the a nice sound)

if you want the F1 scream and one of the best sounding cars out there then go with our
"Sound 3 aka Stage 3 exhaust system"

We do not recommend using the heat shields for this exhaust. they are just not needed

Please call/text/email me with any questions.

Thanks Erik Krammer