Capristo Exhaust Install...to DIY or not to DIY?

Hi Guys,

So I got my Capristo Exhaust today and am debating whether or not its worth getting it installed or just installing it myself.

Cost of getting it installed is 450$ Taxes in. However, if I opt do it myself I save 450$ but I get to learn how its done

How much of a pain is it to do this at home, using jacks? Is it not worth the headache and better to just cough up the 450 bones and omit the learning curve on this one?

Read through the following threads to get acquainted with the process...seems more time consuming then difficult.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230774&highlight=jack+points+355
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268033&highlight=remove+rear+bumper+355
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306984&highlight=capristo+exhaust+install

 

Exactly. Do it yourself, bond with your car, and spend the $450 on fun a track day.

 

Depends how mechanically inclined you are. If you are good with tools and understand mechanics, then it is a simple 1 hour job. If you are not particularly apt at mechanical engineering, then I would just have someone else do it.

 

Nah I'm good with tools etc and my pops will be around and he's been a mechanic on Europeens his whole life.

 

Have a go yourself mate.

 

If you have some tools then its an easy job, take your time and you could have it fitted in under half a day working at a nice leisurely pace

 

You should have no problem at all.
A good time while your under there to check things out as well
Good luck

 

Thanks guys...I'm gonna give it a go

 

That's the spirit!
Stooge it!

 

Installing my Capristo was the first work I did myself on my 355. The hardest and most time consuming aspect was finding a cap/plug for the little threaded port. Perhaps your 355 needs this, but mine (july 94 build) did not and I had a difficult time finding the right size. You may want to locate this before starting if you need it.
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Too bad you are not in Stooge country. A case of beer and we'd do it!

 

Atta boy, a wise decision...especially since you will have your pops watching over you, but you shouldn't have any trouble.

 

Yeah I got a cap for it. Thanks. Your posts on the topic are very helpful. Lets hope this goes as well as I hope.

 

Thanks Guys...I'll keep you guys posted on the progress and I'll come running for help if I get stuck along the way

 

Bravo!

 

So is it on?

I had no issues installing my (glorious sounding) Mille Miglia. It was the first "wrenching" I performed on my F355.


Rob

 

If it fits like my Nouvalari you will have no problems at all......out with the old one and in with the new. Fits like a glove........mine did.....
Good Luck!!!!
//B//

 

So I'm almost done, just need to do a few minor adjustments, put the air intakes back on and heat shield and viola I had a lot of real work to do the last two days but finally got to it last night. Should be able to wrap it up sometime today.

 

Do you have remove the bumper in order to replace the Exhaust?

 

Yep

 

Good job. Which model Capi did you purchase?

 

Sound 3

 

NICE! That will sound incredible, I would put that right even with my Mille Miglia in terms of tone and volume.

You will love it.


Rob

 

Done and done! Sound is phenomenal!! Puts the stock exhaust to shame. I'm glad I ended up doing it myself...so much more fun. Thanks guys for all you encouragement and big thanks to my papa who helped out a lot...God bless him

 

Excellent...and you are right, it is fun