488 GPF exhaust solutions for Pista

It only opens them so to keep a static balance in the pipe between the gates and valves. No CEL apparently doesn't mean the AF ratios haven't been altered to compensate. The pressure sensor upstream will trigger that for sure. Down stream there is none in Pista which is likely why no CEL but in saying that how many Kms have you done and how hard have you pushed and, for how long? A change in flow and pulse direction will also trigger so I'm told. In race the valve operation is very smooth and seamless I've found. In 488 you could really tell when the valves were opened. Not near as much in Pista where the valving and wastegate system feels far more seamless in operation overall.

PS its a good sign you havent triggered a CEL with the valves in full open.

 

I haven’t even broken the car in yet. Will let everyone know if I get a CEL. Easy enough to put back to stock. Interesting that the techs I’ve spoken with act as if it’s perfectly fine. Another case of great information flow from Ferrari.
I pushed my previous Ferrari’s pretty hard as far as rev range including the 488s. Did not have any CELs. Will query service some more .


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Soup Nazi=> not sure why such name is allowed? I know it’s a Seinfeld episode but...


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Yes it is from a Seinfeld episode. A very funny episode at that. Absolutely nothing wrong with that as a screen name, IMO. Much bigger things in life to get upset about than someone’s screen name on a forum!!

 

To answer your question, that's because of the OEM valved muffler. I don't want to say all but most new cars with a valved exhaust system have a default open position so that the Catalytic Converters can get to operating temp faster. This is what we call "Cold Start".

Just a warning about plugging your vacuum line to keep your valves open. The Portofino checks vacuum during start up so if it doesn't see the required amount the vehicle will not start. This does not apply to the 488 and the Pista from what I know, but who knows all it takes a software(ecu) update for Ferrari to make this a thing.

That being said we do have great system available for the Pista!
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Just doing the exhaust opens it up a good amount.

 

Beautiful Pista OP, funny how people thought you were trolling by proposing the 488 sounded better lol. I bet it's just at lower cruising RPMs where the 488 is very deep and boomy, but once you get on it you'll hear the iconel exhaust and engine come to life

 

Thanks for your original post and pictures of your beautiful cars. It always amazes me how some self appointed guardians of the galaxy make false diagnosis.


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Nice paint! Sorry for mistaking you as a troll. Just too many of them. You have no idea... Wonder how F8 will sound compared to Pista when everything is warmed up. Maybe the Pista is going to be much better than the F8 already! I don't have a Pista but was just at San Diego dealer yesterday. They are asking for 100k above. Launch spec. Really lovely in person. Congrats on your collections!

 

I'm curious to see how much the F8 will actually be toned down by the GPF.

 

That's not saying much...

What about this? An 18 TPI cobalt saw blade has rarely let me down

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Sorry I'm unable to answer for your techs - can only report on what mine informed and he's head problem solver here. Keep in mind this engine works completely differently to other turbos where the waste-gates dump all the excess boost and, where its beneficial to have no back-pressure post turbo. Fwiw he also explained how F8 will be impossible to play around with due to having a pressure sensor between the turbo and GPF as well as sensors upstream. So if any of these sensors detect even the slightest change in back-pressure or flow and pulse then the engine just won't run properly. So fun times ahead there for the aftermarket boys. Looks like you may have to put the hacksaw away this time Ray!

 

Recirculate all the gases! Should be an fun car to get started on.

 

I was at the F8 launch in Sydney and unlike the launch of the Pista in Melbourne they let the car idle and rev it a LOT. Never really got to hear the F8 properly.
Tomorrow is the reveal in Melbourne . This time ill be telling them to start it and rev. The wastegate info is correct ( built an engine with a guru family in Turbos ) We were able to control by gear , ECU with a wastegate and blow off valve in tandem. Love to see the whole engine setup.

 

That has got to be one of the most beautiful Pistas I’ve ever seen either live, or on the internet/magazines. Glorious spec, very nice taste. Extremely elegant.

Enjoy in good health, my fellow Seinfeld fan!

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Nuno.

 

Nice Pista! Congratulations! My Pista sounded noticeably less loud than someone else's where I am having the car detailed and clear filmed and the owner told me he thinks his exhaust has opened up/ broken in/ around 800 miles or so. Both cars were just run a bit so I don't think its the case of one with a real cold start.

I think the best move here is to live with the car, put some miles on it, see what you think. I've learned not to rush to judgement when it comes to these newer cars, they often take a little time to get to really know all the subtleties- even though you can get the basic sense fairly quickly.

 

Definitely take pics and enjoy it!

 

Soup- what color is that interior?

 

Gorgeous spec! Bianco italia?