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2017 California T HS Exhaust Question

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by JackyShi, Oct 31, 2022.

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  1. JackyShi

    JackyShi Rookie

    Oct 22, 2022
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    Jacky Shi
    I rented a Portofino in Miami for a week in June 2022, and I really like the deep and loud exhaust sound on the Portofino. Fast forward to October, I am in the market for a Ferrari and read a lot on this forum about California T HS and some people even said Cali T sounds similar to Portofino and Cali T HS sounds better than Portofino and you pay 100k less, so I bought the car. The car just delivered to my house yesterday and when I drove it for the first time, the car sounded nothing like Portofino, it's not as loud and not as deep and I am quite upset tbh. So my question is, is there anyway I could tune my exhaust to make the car sound like Portofino without selling the car right away and buying a Portofino.

    P.S. I don't think Capristo exhaust would fix the problem from the videos on YouTube, and for people who have driven both Cali T HS and Portofino, please confirm with me that they sound nothing alike, just to make sure I am not tripping...
     
  2. JackyShi

    JackyShi Rookie

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    I am also wondering what's the difference between Cali T HS and Portofino regarding the engine and the exhaust system. I know Portofino has about 40-50 more hp, is that what contributed to the exhaust sound difference, or the differences are a lot bigger than I initially imagined
     
  3. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    You are not tripping. The Porto sounds way different than the Cali T. Having driven both I bought a Portofino for a daily driver and couldn’t be happier with the exhaust note with no mods at all. You could permanently open the valves on the Cali T for a deeper sound. The Porto sounds totally badass . Best , Kirk.
     
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  4. Redneck Slim

    Redneck Slim Formula 3
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    My 2019 Portofino never sounded deep and loud stock. It took aftermarket parts to make it sound like a Ferrari. Why not call the rental company and ask if the exhaust was stock on the car that you rented?
     

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