355 Which Tubi Muffler (non-Evolution) do you really have?

One of the questions I have is… if I order this muffler, will the tag say “F1 USA” or will it be blank?

Eurospares might have 1 in stock. If the tag says, “F1 UK” then maybe its just a designation indication more than some kind of description for a custom muffler.



At one point, I had contemplated asking Capristo to build me a muffler with less baffling for low speeds. When the air flows through the quiet chambers. But I wouldn’t expect them to change their product code or introduce it as a new offering (ex. Capristo 4 etcc). It would be more like… order me a Capristo 3, but make it with less baffling.



I know @INTMD8 ordered a custom Capristo 2 without the extra bung built-in for 5.2 cars. I’m sure the product number was still the same. That muffler isn’t advertised anywhere by Capristo.




I just think it’s possible manufacturers are open to some level of customization if enough orders are given, but at the same time they’re not interested in further complicating their offerings by introducing a new product with a new product number. It’s simply easier to just tag it with the number that makes the most sense, which in this case is the number for the louder exhaust.


So when a random employee looks it up, it just shows an existing product number and to her it’s nothing special.


The info we need to find is if 10x were ordered and who in Tubi was specifically responsible for that order going to Japan. That person would be the one to speak with. There should be a trail.


If no one in Japan placed an order for 10 of these specifically, I’d consider it a hoax or a least some massive failed communication where someone thought they were ordering something custom and it was not.


As far as I know, I haven’t seen discussion anywhere indicating the louder Tubi is a better muffler than the EVO. The louder Tubi was available a decade before the EVO. If it was known to be better, that sentiment would be out on the open by now. I see it as an early offering that was maybe decent and ultimately overshadowed when the EVO came out in 08.

I see no reason someone would order a louder Tubi today over an EVO.



This reminds me:

I ordered a “custom-spec” Larini GT2 Phase 2 muffler.

https://www.larinisystems.com/collection/ferrari/f355-challenge/larini-gt2-exhaust-assembly-inco


I have it. It has a serial number and everything. But nowhere on my invoice does it say “custom”. Still has the same product number as a standard Larini GT2 Phase 2 muffler anyone could order.

So I can’t prove I have a custom Larini. Heck, I don’t even know if they even built me a custom muffler or they’re pulling my leg. I honestly can’t tell you. The only “proof” I really have is the conversation I had with the Larini sales person (direct with Larini UK, not a distributor) before I ordered it. All I know is he told me he’ll custom spec it to my preferences. But honestly, I don’t care if it’s “custom”or “limited”. Only thing I care for is if it sounds good or not.

 

The Evo tips was actually a choice. He was given 2 options. Rolled tips (Evo) or “race exhaust” tips. He chose Evo tips. I prefer race tips. I didn’t even think about this, but this an important detail. Someone trying to get rid of something isn’t going to give choices. This indicates this was indeed made to order … recently.

I’ll double-check, but I should be able to order a louder exhaust right now.


There’s a flip side to all this. It’s healthy to be skeptical, but it’s good to have balance. Let’s say EFerrari34’s muffler does sound really good. If someone goes and orders a louder exhaust and finds out it doesn’t sound the same, I’m sure he’d be pissed as well.


If his muffler doesn’t sound any good or simply sounds okay, to me it wouldn’t matter if it’s custom or not. It wouldn’t be desirable and that’s where it ends.

I’m reserving judgment until I hear it.

 

They claimed close to Kreissieg. That's a big claim and I don't recall anyone saying any Tubi is close to Kreissieg. So if it doesn't sound anything remotely close, then we call BS and call it a day.

 

Here’s Kriessieg 355

https://www.instagram.com/p/B33HRXfJndp/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Honestly, I don’t how Tubi is going to mimic Kriessieg because the piping layouts are different. Kriessieg layout is more like EVO and Capristo. So I’m very curious.