430 Headers Revisited- AP, Fabspeed, Capristo, Top Speed...

I wrapped them with titanium wrap. I could notice a reduction in engine bay temps and the wrap has held up very well.


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I went with Top speed and fabspeed blankets. Only got about 1k miles on them and its pretty cold right now to feel the heat. I can check the heat later tonight if a temp gun on the blankets and surrounding.

No CEL, sounds slightly deeper than stock, not the screaming F1 I want but I can't complain about for price.

 

I to used the word “obnoxiously loud and base like sounding” with AP headers, so much so I removed them and sold them on going back to all stock, I repaired my cracked OEM manifolds with new welds and titanium wrapped them, they’ve been fine ever since and I’m not worried about them as others are.
On reflection I should not have sold my Zircotec ceramic coated AP manifolds as I now believe there is a perfect sound solution when using AP/Fabspeed/Topspeed headers with a Kline muffler.
I So later this year I’m looking at fitting Topspeed headers with Kline muffler as well as other upgrades, big brake kit etc.


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I have Fabspeed headers, xpipe, and O2 extenders. No wrap or blankets on the headers, and after 2k miles, so far so good.

 

I wanted to wrap my headers but was advised against it because wrap can come loose eventually and get tangled up in the belt drive and do all kind of damage. A really good high temp coating was my solution. No problems at all 2000 miles later. A good coating also makes the hot gases escape quicker and prevent heat soaking.

 

I’m am no expert, but I don’t notice a difference in heat between OEM and Fabspeed. I wish I had taken temperature readings before with the OEM. Having said that, I have read other posts about the ebrake cable. I asked my installer if I needed to invest in the blankets and he said it was debatable. As a matter of practice, I always open the bonnet after a drive.

One think I do know is that the Fabspeed’s are noticeably louder than OEM. Pair that with the xpipe and you have a glorious loud symphony.

 

I have capristo and although I wil say the sound is the best so far (to my taste), is it worth the double price, no. Plus they have a crap warranty. I noticed one of the studs snapped off the last header bank, so had the mechanic extract the bolt and while I was there noticed the passanger side capristo air pipe had a hairline crack in it. $7000 headers with a hairline crack. Looked up the warranty as they are about 4 years and 15k miles on them, no good. Fabspeed I read is lifetime. So for half the price and better warranty, go fabspeed.

 

Your garage will actually be cooler as the OE exhaust manifolds are designed to retain heat for emmissions reasons.

I went with Agency Power and volcano wraps. Zero issues. No O2 extenders, no CEL.

There are some posts on here with regards to Fabspeed, customer support & warranty issues that you may want to search and read.

Dan

 

I went with AP headers, Capristo blankets and S line exhaust. Love the sound! I probably would have went with Capristo headers if they were not so much more money....

 

Soul Performance Headers are the best.

 

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I’d recommend the titanium wrap personally.


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A company specialized in coating did it. It was baked and they did it while my headers were new.

 

I used DEI Header wrap and mine is fine.

 

I have top speed. Put approx 5k on them with no issues. They are ceramic coated now to reduce heat.. at first they were not, removed them and coated them.

 

I chose Tubi's when my manifold cracked last year, (08 430) and I am very pleased with the choice They have integrated heat shields, no pre cat, and according to my mechanic (30 yrs ferrari) they have the best fit and finish of any of the brands being discussed. They are truly a piece of art worthy of your car. Sound at full throttle is slightly louder than stock and music to my ears.
PS: Neither me or my mechanic sells Tubi.

 

I wonder why Top Speed does not make 360 headers, only 430. Anyone know?

 

There aren't any good fitting / good quality options for the 360 out of China / Taiwan. They all have issues.

-James