Nouvalari?

As always the best bet is to go to a meet or show and hear them in person. YouTube is a good source but the sound is not the same. I have only heard stock, bypassed stock, Gruppe M and Mille Miglia (mine) in person so I can't comment on Capristo or Nouvalari.

The Gruppe M on my buddy's Spider and the Mille Miglia on my Berlinetta sound absolutely incredible. Everyone at Cars and Coffee always comments on how wonderful they sound, that they sound like Ferraris should.

Either way it will be a huge improvement over stock. You have to rev to 5000+ to get a good sound from the stock muffler, with an (quality) aftermarket you can hear the music from idle.


Rob

 

Lol, you think that a level one Cappy will be to loud for your taste? Clearly you have not sat/drove in one. They are as loud/quite as you want them to be, either by the throttle or by keeping on your cats. Trust me when i say that a level one with the standard cats will be enough for you untill you take the next step and remove the cats. Dont make any judgements from just listening to youtube videos, they are always posted just for effect. No one posts a Capristo sound clip of a system at tick over or low revs That dont make good viewing
Regarding the Nouvalari, yes it is a popular system and seems to be flavor of the month at the moment due to the best sound for bucks. I have driven in 355s with them on, straight pipes and cats. They are just as loud as Capristos/Tubis. With the various systems its not the loudness of the systems, its the differences in the sounds that each type of system make. A violin is not louder than a Viola, but each has its own distinctive music note

 

If you go for Nouvolari just make sure you explain you have an F1. I think I was the first to fit their exhaust to a 355F1 because their standard dual pipe design doesn't clear the F1 pump. But impressively they made me a single pipe design (like a Tubi) and had it in my hands within a few days, fit perfectly.

Regarding sound, I think it's a bit on the quiet side for my taste, but everyone else says it sounds great and is loud enough. I'd say it's comparable with the Tubi for decibel level.

 

I haven't heard in person...but keep in mind there's 3 'levels' of Capristo, and also Nouvolari has a 'super sport' version that is much louder. And again when comparing online vids, you need to consider if the car has cats or test pipes, that makes a big difference.

 

Here is a brand new design we just released for a 355, its called our RaceTech model that sounds awsome, however it is not street legal. Whatever you decide will be the right choice for you.
Make sure you specify 6 speed or F1 as there is a differnece because of the F1 pump as Uconn Husky mentioned
Good luck on your purchase, you made a great deal on your 355 and you will get years of fun and enjoyment besides the great people you will meet.
Let me know if I can answer any question for you
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Congrats on the new car !!!.........and, change your user name

 

I have driven behind (for around 40 minutes) a 355 with a Level 3 Capristo...Absolutely effing glorious!! Probably the best sounding car/system EVER. Period.

 

I have on my 348 a set of Nouvolari High Flow cats and Exhaust. I love them ... period !
Well built, precise and great sound. I have no relation with the company and nothing to gain talking good about it.

 

Have one on mine also Super sport with no cats took a few miles to settle down but it sounds great
I would recommend one!!!

 

i am also looking for more feedback on Nouvalari, I have a 355 spider 6 speed.

 

Look for the price they charge for them they sound fantastic! the fit for me on my 355 (6 speed) was 100% spot on.

Sounds better than the X-Ost that i had on my 348 which BTW cost me (3 years ago) double what the Nouvalari cost me 2 months ago.
I really can't see anyone fitting on of these and not be happy with the sound

 

I don't know of any 355's in the DFW area that are running Nouvalari, but I have the "quieter" Sport level Nouvalari on my 348. You are more than welcome to come by and we'll ride around in it, and you can follow me down the road to hear it from behind the car. It won't be exactly the same, but it might give you some idea of what you can expect. Send me a PM if you're interested. I'll be around all weekend. Maybe we can get Marty (aka 'Silky Smoove') to uncover his 355 at the same time (he lives right around the corner from me).

(and like Roberto stated above, I have no affiliation with Nouvalari, and I have absolutely nothing to gain here except maybe to pat myself on the back for potentially helping out a fellow fcar owner...)

 

thanks for the reply. i am strongly considering the Nouvalari. they customer service has been very strong as well.

one question, what are the tips like in comparison to the stock ones? i am looking for a stock look, but a F1 sound

 

to me the tips look slightly meaner looking but TBH anyone else other than a 355 owner would think that its stock from the rear, you can see the tips in the pic up a bit on this thread.

That exhaust above^^ is what is basically on mine looks the same to me except the brackets look like a slightly different (how there welded to the pipes)

Ohh get the super-sport too

 

super sport isn't too loud? i hate loud idle, but LOVE loud scream when ripping through the gears.

 

LOL! Sounds like fun and I think you will love the Capristo! Marty and I are already on our HOA's radar, but bring 'er on up! What's the worst they could do to us, change the gate code? And by the time you get your car, there will be yet another 355 Spider joining our neighborhood brat pack. I think that one has a Tubi...

Don't feel bad, my wife doesn't like my 348, either. "It's too noisy! Slow down! It hurts my neck when you shift like that!" --[sigh].

 

We can send them shopping for handbags and throw pillows. lol

 

Hi,

Installed a Supersport Novoulari on my 348 SS and it has High flow cats. Sounds the balls. Install took about 3 hours, replaced the stock can and it sits up a little higher than stock. Makes for a cleaner look. After pricing all the pipes like you did, I talked to Glen and took the plunge. Could not be happier and everyone that hears the little beast always comments on how great it sounds. The Novoulari are 304 stainless, good build and weld quality. I think the capristo are 308 but I could be wrong.

For the price I feel it's a no brainer. I may even put one on my Maserati, but the people around my house probably won't like it.

Good luck on your choice,

Michael

 

I looking at doing a super sport on a 348 spider. I would like it louder than stock but I don't want it to be deafening. Is the sport about the same level as stock and can anyone give me an estimated % level higher that the super sport is? I have looked and looked and I can't find one in the area to hear.