Larini 2.7 Y pipe finally arrived but have some concerns

kreissieg exhaust my friend, kreissieg exhaust.

 

Your call, but I would send it back.

 

Super super super easy to DIY heat shield a 2.7 y-pipe. DEI Engineering heat blanket with some stainless steel zip ties. Or just standard header wrap.

 

There must be a shortage of material or something. They’re welding things on that don’t need to be welded on (more work).

Thermo-met does some of their inconel shielding. I’d buy a Kriessieg Y-pipe and send it off to them.


Did you order a Larini muffler?

Here’s mine. I guess I got lucky .

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There is an insulating core between the pipe held in place firmly by the shielding to minimize dissipation. I leave it up to professionals to do stuff like this as I wouldn’t have the patience for it. Thermo-met is the go-to place and also in the UK.

 

GT2 muffler with inconel shielding? How recent was this? On a 5.2 or a 2.7? There are older Larini mufflers that aren’t the same as the new stuff.


Since you are in the UK, perhaps best to visit shop and find out what’s going on?

 

I sold both my Capristo 3 and Capristo 2 for my 2.7 fwiw. Too much high range sound, not enough in low and mid where most driving is done. Tubi Evo might be a better choice for a 2.7.

 

Not many mufflers will match the Capristo shriek top end besides Ito Racing. Larini admitted that to me. My concern was better low/mid range and perhaps 80% of Capristo top end and more natural progression/transition. What did he say about the low/mid in the Larini? What’s his setup? What manifolds, y-pipe, cats?


Fwiw, I waited a year for all my Larini parts, but that was during Covid and I was the first buyer for their new 355 offerings.

 

Never tried the muffler because it came with a slight dent on the tip and I haven’t found a shop able to fix it. Ive been contemplating selling it as is and ordering a new one hoping it arrives undamaged, but it doesn’t sound like that’s a good idea either as who knows when I’ll get another replacement and what the quality might be. Quality on mine looks great absent the dent.


Alot of hassle and uncertainty for a muffler which I have no idea how it sounds, so yea, I’m sort of in a stalemate position with this Larini muffler. In the meantime, I’ve been satisfied with my X-OST muffler.

 

I have not. There are many versions/configurations of Kriessieg.

What manifolds did he have? That plays a part.


Keep in mind I have Larini manifolds, straight pipes, Y-pipe, and muffler… basically the whole system so I was hoping it would all work together nicely.


$500 is stupid low though. Standard Tubis sell for $1500 and that is without inconel shielding. He did say it’s at least better than a standard Tubi. Got a link to the ad?



Considering I waited a year for mine (and it doesn’t look like much has changed with Larini) and I bought when exchange rates were better, I would only consider selling mine to someone local who either doesn’t mind the dent or thinks he can get it fixed for the same price I paid landed. That way I can at least hear it and if it is to my liking, I will re-order (at a higher price), wait a year if need be, and take my chances on current Larini quality.

 

Larini did not offer me a discount, but would offer me one on a re-purchase, which is moot now as exchange rates have gotten worse for me.

At the moment, my X-OST is 2-3x better than Capristo on the low/mid range, but maybe only half as good on the top range. What I really need is a higher pitched X-OST . I was hoping Larini manifolds + y-pipe would give me just enough top end to satisfy my needs.



There is a local gentleman who purchased a yellow 2.7 on BaT late 2023. He was told the car came with Tubi manifolds and Tubi muffler. Upon my closer inspection, it came with uber rare SECA manifolds (still 4-2-1) and the same uber rare X-OST muffler I have.


He bought a brand new Capristo 3 and sold it within the first 100 miles (On BaT). He liked the X-OST setup better although we both admit it’s nowhere near Capristo pitch. I told him, “told ya.” I think his car is still finishing up paint work at the body shop, but looks like the X-OST is going back on with Larini 200 cells and an MS Racing Y-pipe. We’ll see.


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/capristo-exhaust-system/

Kencalz is not me, but the gentleman I’m referring to.

 

At this stage, I’m in no rush to order one unless I sold it, heard it, and loved it… or I try it on myself at some point in time and if I like it, i’ll re-order another and just wait it out. I’m just assuming I’d take a hit on price once it’s used.

 

Here’s my Larini GT2 Muffler showing a slight dent on only one of the tips (driver’s side). If anyone is local enough and interested, I’d be willing to sell it no less than what I paid landed (with invoice proof.) I paid duties on it as well. Prefer to sell to someone with a 2.7 car. I am also willing to sell the Larini Y-pipe and straight pipes to go with it if that helps. It’s all brand new.

If you don’t mind the dent, great (I do. I’m picky.) If you think you can get the dent fixed, great. I showed it to my fabricator and he didn’t think he could do anything about it. Just being honest. Just know if you do order a new one from Larini, chances are prices will be higher due exchange rates, you’ll probably end up waiting 6-12 months, and if lost or damaged, good luck lol. Obviously, there’s still risks dealing directly with Larini. One is better off going with me .


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If it weren’t for the dent, it’d probably be on my car right now since some are wondering why I haven’t cared to put it on. I know myself enough that if it bothers me, there’s no point in putting it on only later to have it removed and replaced. That’s just my line of thinking.

I’m still very curious what it sounds like. I’m not selling it because I think it’ll sound like ass. I really don’t know how it sounds, but description so far matches what Larini had already told me and what I was looking for.

I’m curious if the guy who sold his was sporting one the abundant 4-1 manifolds which mess up the sound on a 355 and Capristo at least helped give some F1 pitch vs no pitch.


Bypass functioning 100% matters as well.