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Which exhaust has the best sound for the F355?

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  1. Scaledetails

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    #1 Scaledetails, Jan 28, 2010
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    Ok, I have the Tubi/Hyperflow cats set-up, which sounds great, but I am after more F1 type sound, and maybe considering the Capristo stage 3 with the Hyperflows I already have, is that the best possible sound or is there better for the 5.2 motronics? Sound clips or video links would help, thanks.
     
  2. James-NZ

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    I have rebuilt stock headers with tubi test pipes and Mille Miglia muffler.

    The sound is awesome, probably to loud for some people but I (and many others) really like it. Gets comments at all the Ferrari events I attend and has given my car a bit of a following.....

    A friend of mine recorded us passing through a tunnel, the recording is only done with a cell phone so the sound is not spot on, but it gives the genral idea. The sound as you near the 8500rpm redline gets very F1 car, it screams!! :) It also demonstrates how on the low throttle the exhaust note is very civil\, when the bypass opens, all hell breaks loose :D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQu9y4sDrPY
     
  3. INTMD8

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    ^^ That sounds pretty good. Do you have any videos of it at WOT and not in a tunnel?


    I have high flow primary cats, no secondary cats and a Quicksilver muffler. I've only driven the car about 2 miles so I'm not sure if I like it or not but my initial thoughts are that it's a bit too loud at idle and a bit too quiet at WOT.

    I would prefer a bigger jump when the bypass valve opens, such as relatively mild when it's closed and amazingly loud when it opens.

    I may change my mind when I get more miles on it, or if I take the roof off. I have yet to do that and I've read many people comment there is a noticeable difference in sound.
     
  4. James-NZ

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    James - I haven't got a video of it a WOT and not in a tunnel but will try to get one over the weekend and post it up, might even try for a drive by as well....
     
  5. mesoscale

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    Take it from a guy who has a Tubi - Capristo Stage III is the best.
     
  6. 430rcks

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    Holy crap. That mini van must have been sh**ing twinkies after that! Very nice sounding car!
     
  7. PKF355

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    So you want F1 sound from your 355?

    Kreissieg or Capristo + Hyperflow will you get close.
     
  8. mesoscale

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    Would you agree that a Capristo + Test Pipes will get you even closer?
     
  9. INTMD8

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    That would be great! Most of the time you see/hear either an in-car vid or fly by but not both of the same car.
     
  10. James-NZ

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    Haha, yeah, I thought the same thing as he pulled up along side me.....he would have had no idea what was about to happen..... :D
     
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    Which Quicksilver do you have?
     
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  16. Scaledetails

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    Great sounds everyone, looks like the Capristo is a good choice for the money. Keep the videos coming!!
     
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    This is the usual example. Keep in mind this is the Level 1 Cappy. That's what I have. It is perfect. They are all the same volume once the Y-pipe is open. Level 1 is louder than stock but my wife will still ride in the car. Level 2 is pretty loud. Most people say level 3 is almost unbearable.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtd2yxvVR0
     
  18. Scaledetails

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    #18 Scaledetails, Jan 29, 2010
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    Nice. I actually like "unbearable". :) Anyone knows how it is at idle? why not go all the way and get stage 3? Also, will it affect my o2 sensors with the check engine light issue? I had that problem finally resolved after the Hyperflows installed.
     
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    #20 jethoncho, Jan 29, 2010
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    While I am no expert my 1999 355 has factory headers and cats with a Tubi muffler and I think it sounds awesome. This is my first F Car had it for a month and am loving it!!!
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    +1. Although I have a Tubi, I am going to be going to a Capristo Level One system and Hyperflows at my next 30K major. I have heard the Level Three systems in-person and, IMHO, they are just TOO loud. In major metropolitan areas I can almost guarantee you would be stopped all the time with a Level Three. Moreover, I don't want to be the cause of instigating any more liberals into promulgating Noise Legislation.
     
  24. SKUSA

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    Does anyone have experience with Quicksilver Sport (level 2) and test pipes? Curious on type of sound and level of sound. I had the Quicksilver Sport with high flow cats on, but to me it did not quite sound right and have test pipes that I was going to install.
     
  25. Driftracer3

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    The Sport isnt very loud(close to stock), the SuperSport is noticeably louder.
     

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