Video on how to replace the F430 OEM manifolds with aftermarket headers

Hello F-chatters. First time posting here, long time lurker.

So I've been waiting to submit some of my videos here until I felt they were going to be of value to the Ferrari community. I feel like I've finally hit that point so I thought I'd share my "how to" video in which I replaced the OEM manifolds on my F430 with aftermarket headers. I also wrapped the headers with titanium wrap so that may be of interest as well.

I know there are some awesome resources like Aldus Voice's site or even a few threads here on F-chat, but I really didn't see anyone actually have a YouTube video on it...

If you like it, I have a few more how to's on my channel (changing the wheel bearing, changing the oil) and I'm sure more will be on the way soon.

https://youtu.be/5NmZdzba9I8

 

Ha! You saw that one too eh? Yeah, it honestly almost scared me it came out so damn fast. And thanks for the welcome. I didn't want to be "that guy" and just blast my videos on every last message board just to get exposure. I wanted to make sure they were going to be useful first... Then plaster them everywhere. LOL!

Here's my maintenance playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTQrm5ziMSDgHe471r2XmQwVnU5LRNJnS

It's got the oil change, wheel bearing, fixing the sideview mirror, etc...

 

Ha yes, this is more "cozy." Less riff-raff.

First off, thanks for watching my videos! I plan to keep on making them as honestly I just find it fun.

I did look at the Agency Power ones, and honestly, it came down to price. The Phoenix were only $1200. To me, that's how much headers should cost. That's already more expensive than most non-supercar headers so it's not a quality issue at that point, it's a straight up Ferrari tax.

I have looked into the S-Line. I'm very very tempted by it. At the moment, I'm done dropping coin on upgrades, but we'll see what the future holds. And oh MAN! I still think the 355's sound the best. It's just amazing. I'm gonna try to get some more videos of that car.

 

Y'all are welcome!

 

Yeah, the blankets was a complete joke to me... $1500+ vs the less than $60 I paid for 2 rolls of titanium header wrap tape.

I completely agree with you, I want to get good value when replacing parts on the car. I understand why some people don't care about the Ferrari tax... but I'm not that wealthy.

 

$800?! Damn, how'd I not find those! I bet they are just fine.

Hey Rick! Thanks for commenting here and there.

 

I have a compressor, but for some unknown reason I don't have an air-ratchet. I have no idea why, but I'll get one immediately. And yes, Miller Lite is required for wrenching.

I don't think the CEL will come on as the car already has a tune and is de-catted. So theoretically removing the pre-cats would make no difference to the computer.

LOL! There was a substantial amount of editing to remove some of the cussing. Also, for the first 10 hours or so, it was just me so I didn't record everything... Even so, I still had over 3.5 hours of footage to edit down to 20-something minutes! That was by far my biggest editing job yet.

You are most welcome and let me know once you watch it if you have any criticism. I'm always looking for feedback on how to improve.

That was you?! Chris told me that there was someone else that was very interested and was probably about to make an offer. I negotiated with them that Friday night, then drove over Saturday morning. Here's the best part, I had just had back surgery the week before! I had to stop taking Percocet the day before just so I wasn't going to be all loopy driving down to San Antonio and back. Let's just say it was not the most comfortable ride I've had in life. Getting in and out of the Ferrari with back just out of surgery was quite painful.

Luckily, it was the fastest negotiation I've ever had on a car... Chris and Harrison were awesome to work with. I jumped on it fast because it was spec'd out exactly what I would have wanted...

Well, if you ever want a ride, let me know. And sorry that I got it from under you. Ok, not really that sorry. LOL!

Hell yea! MURICA!

Thanks! I am trying my best to just lay it out there. I figure showing the screw-ups is just as important as showing everything going all perfect... Because let's face it, it never goes perfectly when working on cars.


Thanks for all the replies! I genuinely appreciate it and am glad to hear you are finding the videos useful. That was one of my main goals when starting them. I was disappointed that most YouTubers with supercars are (and forgive the gross over-simplification):

1. Very young, kinda immature, and that's all they do, no "real" life so to speak...
2. Afraid to work on it themselves, or are too busy/wealthy/fill-in-the-blank-excuse which I totally respect, but that's not me.
3. Kinda ******-baggy and I just can't stand watching them.

So I wanted to give the perspective of a "regular guy" with a fairly normal job that has a supercar, isn't afraid to work on it, and definitely not afraid to drive it...

If y'all have any feedback or criticisms, please let me know. I value this community's opinions a lot given the audience and I'm always looking to improve.

 

Thanks! More owners should get dirty. It's part of the enjoyment of having a fun car! But I suppose if you are not mechanically inclined, then it's probably better to stay clear... Or at least learn on a cheaper car first. LOL!

 

Well I'm glad to hear you ended up getting one. I must admit, I fell in love with the interior not being beige like most rosso corsa's. The red inserts on the Daytona's really sets it off.