4.7 Vantage Sport Cats
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This is what I did to my 2013 Vantage S... (You Tube video link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNr4iPxqzkM
From Fabspeed: "The world's only X-Pipe midsection for the 2011+ V8 Vantage adds significant power and fantastic supercar sound by replacing the heavy and redundant secondary catalytic converters; simple bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required. -Maximum gains of 15whp and 14 ft-lbs of torque in the midrange."
I'm loving it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNr4iPxqzkM
From Fabspeed: "The world's only X-Pipe midsection for the 2011+ V8 Vantage adds significant power and fantastic supercar sound by replacing the heavy and redundant secondary catalytic converters; simple bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required. -Maximum gains of 15whp and 14 ft-lbs of torque in the midrange."
I'm loving it.
axarunner said:
This is what I did to my 2013 Vantage S... (You Tube video link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNr4iPxqzkM
From Fabspeed: "The world's only X-Pipe midsection for the 2011+ V8 Vantage adds significant power and fantastic supercar sound by replacing the heavy and redundant secondary catalytic converters; simple bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required. -Maximum gains of 15whp and 14 ft-lbs of torque in the midrange."
I'm loving it.
I know its mainly done for sound, but can you notice any increase in power? How much did it cost?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNr4iPxqzkM
From Fabspeed: "The world's only X-Pipe midsection for the 2011+ V8 Vantage adds significant power and fantastic supercar sound by replacing the heavy and redundant secondary catalytic converters; simple bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required. -Maximum gains of 15whp and 14 ft-lbs of torque in the midrange."
I'm loving it.
Many thanks!
gibbon: It was a remarkable transformation, sound, throttle response, real seat-of-the-pants acceleration difference too. Sound! Did I mention the epic sound?
I don't really recall the actual cost except it was about $2,500 dollars for the X-Pipe (which replaced the secondary cats), the ECU Tune and the filters installed.
I don't really recall the actual cost except it was about $2,500 dollars for the X-Pipe (which replaced the secondary cats), the ECU Tune and the filters installed.
Edited by axarunner on Monday 31st October 19:33
gibbon said:
Boggie, any update on this?
Im thinking of doing the same on a late 4.7, so would appreciate any others experience, or how you got on.
Ordered the cat pipes from Larini, but on backorder, here in couple of weeks. They also do a cross pipe too.Im thinking of doing the same on a late 4.7, so would appreciate any others experience, or how you got on.
Ive found various offerings:
front sports cats £1600 ish
downstream cat pipes £400
cross pipe £400
backbox £1000 or £1300
manifolds - £3k ish
lots of options depending on ££ noise and performance claims. All I want is a bit more noise like my old 4.3, so figure start with the cat pipes for £400 and see how it goes.....
axarunner said:
gibbon: It was a remarkable transformation, sound, throttle response, real seat-of-the-pants acceleration difference too. Sound! Did I mention the epic sound?
I don't really recall the actual cost except it was about $2,500 dollars for the X-Pipe (which replaced the secondary cats), the ECU Tune and the filters installed.
Thank you Axarunner.I don't really recall the actual cost except it was about $2,500 dollars for the X-Pipe (which replaced the secondary cats), the ECU Tune and the filters installed.
Edited by axarunner on Monday 31st October 19:33
bogie said:
Ordered the cat pipes from Larini, but on backorder, here in couple of weeks. They also do a cross pipe too.
Ive found various offerings:
front sports cats £1600 ish
downstream cat pipes £400
cross pipe £400
backbox £1000 or £1300
manifolds - £3k ish
lots of options depending on ££ noise and performance claims. All I want is a bit more noise like my old 4.3, so figure start with the cat pipes for £400 and see how it goes.....
Thanks, let me know how you get on.Ive found various offerings:
front sports cats £1600 ish
downstream cat pipes £400
cross pipe £400
backbox £1000 or £1300
manifolds - £3k ish
lots of options depending on ££ noise and performance claims. All I want is a bit more noise like my old 4.3, so figure start with the cat pipes for £400 and see how it goes.....
Finally got around to fitting the secondary cat replacement pipes from Larini.
These were on offer a couple of months back for £400, and an hour later fitting down the local exhaust centre, job done
Lovely quality stainless bits from Larini and good VFM
Sound wise, its raised the volume a couple of dB and a bit more bark to the exhaust note. Its pretty close now to my old 4.3 now when valves open.
I will wait until Spring and see what its like roof down, im still undecided if I will go for the Larini sports back box, with valves, which is less than half the price of the factory "S" back box....
These were on offer a couple of months back for £400, and an hour later fitting down the local exhaust centre, job done
Lovely quality stainless bits from Larini and good VFM
Sound wise, its raised the volume a couple of dB and a bit more bark to the exhaust note. Its pretty close now to my old 4.3 now when valves open.
I will wait until Spring and see what its like roof down, im still undecided if I will go for the Larini sports back box, with valves, which is less than half the price of the factory "S" back box....
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