Fabspeed or Larini headers for CS? And Jet-Hot coating?

My tech will not go near Fabspeed products. Many reports both pro and con on their quality control. Would OEM be prohibitively expensive? If not I would go with them. The original headers have lasted almost 20 years.

 

Your tech then is an idiot. Fabspeed has been at this for a long time and know what they are doing. However, with that in mind, you can't go wrong with Larini. However, if budget is not a consideration, I would go with Tubi. https://www.vividracing.com/-p-152414483.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8JKbBhBYEiwAs3sxNxU9Zwp-KE-ibOKtHL2i-KX299sPZoUZT1FAh5zcRZgByuJOIZXlLxoCpGsQAvD_BwE

 

I have Tubi on my CS. Absolutely love.

 

Also - would not go with OEM headers. You're going to deal with precat failure eventually...

 

My tech who is an "idiot" has finished in the top 5 techs yearly for many years in a row in the Ferrari factory competition for the best dealer tech in the world. He has 20 plus years of experience and is a certified master tech. Of course, you are more knowledgible. He does agree with the quality of Tubi products. What he has found is that there are often fitment issues with Fabspeed products.

 

Dealer tech? LOL. If he's that good, why doesn't he own his own specialty shop? Let me clue you in on something, the most talented techs don't continue to work for a franchisee, they set up their own shops and steal the dealers clients and keeps more of the hourly $ for himself. Dealers are not even supposed to fit aftermarket products so I suspect he has virtually no experience installing aftermarket headers.

 

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You sir are both incorrect and arrogant in your assumptions. Not everyone choses to go into business for themselves especially when their rate of pay is commensurate with their level of expertise and free of the headaches associated with being an individual shop owner.
I suspect that many customers have had great experience with Fabspeed but there a good many who have not had this positive experience.
In any case, I have "no dog in this fight" other than trying to help the original poster.

 

I had the JetHot coating done on an off-road car exhaust and it definitely keeps down the heat coming off the pipes.


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The main issue you may run into with fabspeed is timing. With supply chain issues I think there's a considerable wait time as their assembly is all done in the states, but i believe some of the materials are not domestically sourced.

Also keep in mind the OEM header is a 4-2-1 design, which is how Tubi and Larini are built. The fabspeed headers are 4-1 (less mid range, more up top). This was the main driver for me going Tubi.

 

So what you're saying is this particular tech that routinely earns worldwide recognition for their skill prefers to work for someone else, at a much lower income level rather than themselves at a much higher income level? Thus, their drive to be the best doesn't translate in the individual wanting to maximize his earnings? Cognitive Dissonance much?

Lastly, from your experience, do dealers allow their techs to install after market products?

 

Not everyone in this world is driven soley by the almightly dollar. While I was self-employed it clearly took it's toll on my family time. Not everyone chooses this path for their lives.Your comment about "stealing clients" is a reflection on your moral values which do not apply to everyone in this world. In so far as installing aftermarket parts, this depends on the dealership and your relationship with them as well as the age of the vehicle and whether it violates local and federal statutes e.g. EPA.
I am trying to be polite in this discussion but my patience is wearing thin so let's just let it go.

 

Did you know Fabspeed products are manufactured in China?

 

The insulation blankets do a good job, would you grab hold of a coated pipe ?

 

I don't own a CS, I have a 458. Most headers for most cars are going to be delayed several months. They're made to order pretty much. If you keep looking, you may find someone with them in stock. This is such an expensive part to keep it sitting on a shelf. Inventory costs can kill a business if it sits around.

 

Lots of good choices - i have larini on my scud, OEM still on my CS, capristo with blankets, on my 430, tubi on my F355, TopSpeed on my 360 spider
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I know they're not made in the US. My iPhone is made in China too. What's your point?

 

The full cornucopia! How would you describe the change that the Larinis made to Scud?

 

Agree, run a search before buying any fabspeed component.

 

Run a search, there is a history that validates the statement you quoted.

 

Again, why should I care or anyone else?