It's that Ferrari V-12 sound.....

There are many reasons to own a V-12 Ferrari.
For me, one reason is to hear
that V-12 sound EVERY DAY !

Essential to that satisfaction is both HEARING that
sound, and actually LIKING that sound........

I am hoping that others will chime in with "testing"
that they have done on V-12 cars, and what those
"results" have been.

I am doing mi initial testing with a 1995 6-speed 456.
Solid V-12, good aftermarket support for exhaust parts,
possible re-sale for "unliked" parts.

1) I tried it with stock exhaust.

Quiet, but with no "V-12 character."
had to do something - I mean, what's
the point of a Ferrari V-12
that sounds like a Buick !

2) Installed 456 - specific Tubi mufflers.

Better !

Now we are headed in the right direction !

3) Installed Tubi 550 mufflers - on the 456.

This was (for some reason ?) "better" to me
than the 456 Tubi units. Firing order ?

4) Installed BRADEN "resonator delete" pipes.
Not as good; too loud and "raspy."

5) Re-install stock silencers, and retain BRADEN pipes.

Now under test.


If I "like" the current setup, I can sell the Tubi units
on eBay for enough to recoup ALL my costs, and
have the sound that I "like,"
and that has been "tested."

After all, the whole point is to please myself ........

 

I'm watching this thread now.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575/444419-capristo-tubi.html

I also have a 575M, and have
BRADEN " delete" pipes on order,
so that's my next order of business.............