Gallardo Exhausts?

[kbf1981]

Does anyone know if changing the exhaust on a Gallardo that's in warranty will invalidate it?

Also....which is the loudest / sounds best? Been looking on youtube and it's hard to decide really just based on the sound quality in the video.

[famoussas]

Not sure about the warranty, but I think Capristo, Larini, Tubi are the main few that people go for.

I'm going to go for a Larini Sport (no valves), as the valve system on the standard exhaust is what keeps the manual cars quiet - ie opens the valaves at 4k rpm only and no earlier.

Not sure if this is different in the E-Gear cars with sport/corsa mode opening the valves before 4k?

[bertie]

famoussas said:

Not sure about the warranty, but I think Capristo, Larini, Tubi are the main few that people go for.

I'm going to go for a Larini Sport (no valves), as the valve system on the standard exhaust is what keeps the manual cars quiet - ie opens the valaves at 4k rpm only and no earlier.

Not sure if this is different in the E-Gear cars with sport/corsa mode opening the valves before 4k?

If all you want is it a bit liouder, why not just fix the valves permenantly open?

A bit of stiff wire does the trick and saves you £000

[lambo_xx]

Exhausts are all down to personal preference really. It is a bit tricky when you can only see grainy videos on YouTube. It might be worth contacting the exhaust manufacturers and asking for sound clips or videos of each, I'm sure they'll give it to you.

Also, if you want it to be even louder you could always remove the cats, but then it will fail and MOT.

Hope that helps

[kbf1981]

bertie said:

famoussas said:

Not sure about the warranty, but I think Capristo, Larini, Tubi are the main few that people go for.

I'm going to go for a Larini Sport (no valves), as the valve system on the standard exhaust is what keeps the manual cars quiet - ie opens the valaves at 4k rpm only and no earlier.

Not sure if this is different in the E-Gear cars with sport/corsa mode opening the valves before 4k?

If all you want is it a bit liouder, why not just fix the valves permenantly open?

A bit of stiff wire does the trick and saves you £000

Is this easy to do on a standard car and will it invalidate the warranty?

[PHOENIXUK]

If you have a warranty issue then simply remove the wire prior to visiting the dealer......

[UH-Matt]

Not sure how it is on LP560's but on a Gallardo you don't even need stiff wire.

Just take the rear grille out, remove vacuum hoses from valves and plug the ends with a golf tee or screw.

Pop the vacuum hoses back on before going to the dealer, 2 minute job.

I know plenty of people who have after market exhausts on their newer cars with manufacturer warranty and don't have a problem making claims. It may depend what your relationship is with your dealer.

[bertie]

On my Ferrari 599 the valves were physicaly wired open with some stiff wire.

Personaly I took it off but if that's what you want 5 minutes with a torch and some wire would see it done.

[apt]

I've emailed you a few recommendations, can always discuss if you make it out on Sunday

[ted 191]

Speak to Manu at tubi, I think the 550/560 exhaust has the cats and silencer all in one.
I would try it with the valves open first.

[iandc]

I went for the Capristo as it has valves but you get a remote control which means you can control when the valves open as you drive along. So you can have them open all the time or quiet when you don't want to upset the neighbours.
Plus you get no engine lights. On some after market exhausts you can get the engine warning lights coming on from time to time. Its no big deal but a bit inconvenient. As already stated, the sound is very subjective but dont forget you get a much lighter exhaust than the stock model (which is really heavy) and some extra BHP (but frankly you may not notice it that much, just a bit more responsive acceleration).

[jayb289]

the best ive ever heard was a quicksilver titanium exhaust. its just pure v10, nothing synthetic.