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  1. 285ferrari

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    #101 285ferrari, Mar 28, 2008
    Sonny---Do you have pics of the shields, how to, material, templates, anything????
     
  2. UConn Husky

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    #102 UConn Husky, Mar 28, 2008
    I'll post my motor mount heat shields when they're done; I'm using fairly thin gauge titanium sheet with a very high temp insulating material siliconed to the bottom. Overkill? certainly...but it's fun :D

    What's confusing me is the oil tank heat shield everyone talks about...don't our cars already come with one?

    As for heat damage, my opinion is that it will be cumulative and won't cause any effects in the short term. Don't get me wrong, many bright guys have gone uncoated and that may work just fine, I'll just sleep better with every little bit of heat protection I can add without going too crazy.
     
  3. Dean355

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    #103 Dean355, Mar 29, 2008
    How much does it cost for the ceramic coating? And how long will the group buy F-Chat price last?
     
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    #104 cf355, Mar 29, 2008
    I believe someone indicated prior that the ceramic coating at fabspeed will cost an extra $300.00.
     
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    #105 F355 Spider, Mar 29, 2008
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    Here are a couple pics of the sheilds. 1st pic is the shield on the bottom of the oil tank, the next two are for the alternator. Quality of the pics isn't great. The Alternator shield is just tin (a little thicker that stock) and I can't remember what the material is on the oil tank.. I can find out though.... Hope these help. I still have to stand by on the no coating needed..
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  6. 285ferrari

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    #106 285ferrari, Mar 29, 2008
    Thanks Sonny---That gives me an idea of what to do..
     
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    #107 Andi355, Mar 30, 2008
    Guys,

    what are your experiences on the street with the Fab-headers ?

    Is there any changing noticeable (driveablility, acceleration )?

    Thanks

    Andi
     
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    #108 285ferrari, Mar 30, 2008
    Much better than Capristo...
     
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    #109 Andi355, Mar 30, 2008
    False answer.
    There is no comparison with Capristo because Capristo has no headers. Sorry.

    No change sensible ?
     
  10. Evan.Fiorentino

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    #110 Evan.Fiorentino, Mar 30, 2008
    +1 I live a few blocks away from fabspeed and I have never seen such a quality exhaust product such as these.
     
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    #111 285ferrari, Mar 30, 2008
    I said that to pull your chain a little Mr. Capristo...:D
     
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    #112 gothspeed, Mar 30, 2008
    ........... :eek:
     
  13. UConn Husky

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    #113 UConn Husky, Mar 30, 2008
    That was funny, your headers aren't even on the car yet! :D
     
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    #114 UConn Husky, Mar 30, 2008
    Thanks for the pics Sonny; so you just replaced the OEM oil tank heat shield with a bit more insulation?
     
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    #115 F355 Spider, Mar 30, 2008
    Yep.. The techs at the shop dialed me up.. I am still waiting for the snow and sleet and hail to stop for a while (should be tomorrow) and I will post a few shots of the headers installed in the 355...
     
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    #116 F355 Spider, Mar 30, 2008

    Andi,

    No sound difference, all systems have been a go (no CEL's). Only differance I noticed was a little quicker throttle response but I had the headers installed at the same time as my 30k service.. So between the two, a little quicker response time.. Main problem is trying to keep everyone from SLOBBERING all over them when ever they see them... lol....

    Sonny.....
     
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    #117 Andi355, Mar 31, 2008
    Thanks for the answer.
     
  18. UConn Husky

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    #118 UConn Husky, Mar 31, 2008
    Update: The Fabspeed 355 header group buy is still open, but the price has increased slightly - $2595 with free ground shipping. This is still $400 lower than their new MSRP of $2995. This price isn't automatic for all 355 owners, so if you call them to place an order be sure to reference the Ferrarichat group buy.

    Any more feedback on installation, fitment, or performance? Has anyone measured temps either coated or uncoated with an IR temp. gun? I know temps will vary greatly based on how it was driven, ambient, etc. but still would like to see some numbers.
     
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    #119 cf355, Apr 1, 2008
    I finally got a response from Fabspeed (my original request is from a week ago)and was advised that the ferrarichat.com group buy is EXPIRED.

    They would sell the headers to me at $2750.00 plus the shipping is extra (did'nt they orig include the shipping ?) .

    This represents a discount of $250.00 off their new web site list price.

    As well you have to add another $300.00 for ceramic coating....raising the price to $3050. plus shipping and taxes = $3500.00 landed.

    Anyways, I think I will look around before committing to Fabspeed........even Stebro is cheaper than this.....they sell their manifolds brand new for 2g on the Ebay auctions (and their list price is $4800.00) and this includes ceramic coating and lifetime warranty .

    Having said that I am not interested in purchasing Stebro's product.......due to the issues mentioned by others on this board. I believe I saw a used set of fabspeed manifolds (used only a few months) for sale on ebay about 6 weeks ago and they sold pretty cheap.....I'll keep an eye there as well.
     
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    #120 UConn Husky, Apr 1, 2008
    Try calling back and asking to talk with Jay, he had just told me the group buy price was $2595 shipped.
     
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    #121 Smyrna355Spider, Apr 2, 2008
    Chris let me know if you talk to jay. I am interested in a set. I don't need them yet but will and would buy if we can get the same f-chat rate as before. Maybe we can get a couple more to confirm a purchase and get a deal going.
     
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    #122 karrerakid930, Apr 2, 2008
    just installed 5th set of headers from fabspeed we have a 355 spyder w 29,000 miles on these headers and still no problems .... they fit perfect and they are reasonably priced ..
     
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    #123 Smyrna355Spider, Apr 5, 2008
    Is anyone else interested in purchasing headers for your 355? I have a message for jay and waiting to hear back. I would like to try and get the original $2345.00 shipped price from a couple of months ago. I hope I can get enough confirmed buyers that he might reinstate that price or atleast the $2595.00 shipped. Please let me know if you are interested by PM or post. Thanks
     
  24. UConn Husky

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    #124 UConn Husky, Apr 5, 2008
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    Last I heard our group buy price was $2595 shipped as of last week.

    Just for fun I compared weight, Fabspeed passenger side was about 11 lbs, OEM was 14.5 so we end up saving 7 lbs. I'm hoping to convince the wife I'll save a fortune in gas now :D

    I just got mine back from ceramic coating, inside and out. Now they look pretty much the same but hopefully will stay shiny longer.
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    #125 Oengus, Apr 5, 2008
    Jay tht looks sweet

    Nice job
     
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