430 Kline Inconel Parts

The human mind is very bad at remembering sounds, it doesn't really matter how long I listen, nothing beats a back to back comparison.
I'll be recording videos of both to remove any chance of poor memory/bias. You all will be able to listen to each back to back and my opinion will not be needed.

 

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/whats-in-the-shop-this-week-tag-motorsports.688454/page-9

 

I thought this video was relevant to our discussion:


This guy has been trying to replicate F1 sound for years and finally stumbled onto the info that stepped headers are a large part of what contributes to that.

Interestingly, the Larini headers I got (which finally arrived btw) are one of the few stepped headers for the 430 (supersprint is another I'm aware of)
So I'm now pretty excited to see the effect the Larini manifold has on the sound.

I'm going to put 50 miles or so on the Kline, get some video/audio of that and then install the Larini manifold in the next couple weeks hopefully.

 

I have feedback from a person who has Larinis 4-2-1 manifolds for the 355. They are also stepped headers. Feedback is going from stock 4-2-1 headers to Larinis.


“I'd say the Larinis are slightly 'sharper' and higher. The stock manifolds are hard to beat (partially because they are so thin) but I think these do. Definitely not a degradation in sound like many say about the Tubi manifolds.”


I also purchased Larini headers for my 355, but have yet to install them.

 

Finally got a sound clip of this exhaust. Still has the OEM manifold, will be installing the Larini manifold later.

 

Kline makes all the Inconel system for RUF Porsche.

 

I just received my Kline inconel as a scud set up for my car. Can't wait to install it. I currently have a custom Titanium x pipe which actually sounds amazing, but I needed something more reliable and with valves, I'll be doing road trips on this car so I wanted something with valves and something more reliable. I just hope it sounds as good as my X pipe did. Lets see how this goes...I let you guys know.

 

do you have any soundclip on your current x pipe set up by any chance? Wanted to hear differ X pipe set ups.

 

I dont have a sound clip but I will make one before the install.

 

incase you're at any car meets this weekend, pls let me know. I would love to hear in person. thx.

 

oh ok. any good meets this weekend? I was away for a couple of weeks and missed out on a lot of good meets. PM me

 

Is this with the valve operating as stock or do you have a valve controller?

 

Valve is open for the entire video

 

Assuming you've installed the Larini headers now, what are your thoughts? I just got my first F430 and need to change the factory manifold.
I'm heavily leaning towards a setup of: larini headers, factory cat and kline inconel exhaust.

 

Sorry, haven't gotten it installed yet. Been busy and replacing ball joints and installing Penske coilovers took precedent.
Also currently in the middle of prepping my Lotus 340R for a track day.

Might be another month until I get it installed.

 

The ball joints.. did you get them OEM or aftermarket?

Any recommendations if aftermarket?

 

Hills Engineering is the go-to for many aftermarket parts for our cars. Ricambi has a whole area of their website dedicated to Hills

 

The previous owner that I got my 430 from did the ball joints from Hill Engineering. Got it installed around July 21’

Is it normal that now in 2025, the joints have play and almost out of life/need replacing?

 

Nah; not usually. But it depends on the miles... how many?

 

I believe he bought the car around 9-10k miles.
Currently the car has 21k miles....

 

I highly doubt they are Hill Eng. ball joints based on reputation I hear... also depends on how they have been installed, new seals or not and how much dirt got in. Many variables; just change them and be done with it. I swapped my OEM's with Hills at 22k miles, now I have 24, no issues thus far. Too early to tell.

 

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he sent me this.. again.. not too sure, just a bummer - thought it was a brand related issue. Maybe not then

 

^ That invoice shows upper ball joints only. On these cars, the ones most prone to failure are actually the lower ball joints. Obviously, I have never seen the car... but my best guess would be that the uppers remain just fine -- but the lower ones (which are likely the original ones in the vehicle) have now failed.

https://www.ricambiamerica.com/lbj-360k-lower-ball-joint-kit.html

Certainly give us a call if you have questions about the kit. If you're installing them yourself, the Hysol adhesive and Hysol 'gun' are needed too. Whether or not you get the press tool (or jimmy up some sockets and a press), is your choice.

 

Will look into this, thank you!