F430 Aftermarket manifolds on but still not happy

[dvb247]

Okay, I know I've asked before but it was 6 months ago

Got an F430
Replaced broken MKII manifolds with AP Racing manifolds
had them Zircotec coated at great expense.

The result, car is now way to loud and has a very heavy base sound even driving slowly. There are more and more F430 owners choosing AP and FabSpeed manifolds and they are a quality item, but does anyone else think the same as me, I was hoping to meet up with another F430 owner that has them on so I can compare the noise level and the low base sound but haven't done as yet?

Suggestions have been, go back the OEM MkII's, get a valve switch, neither are idea options.

This may sound silly but trying to think laterally, would a non OEM back box and tips reduce the sound, or at least take the dull base sound away? I've listened to a few YouTube videos but its hard to compare!!

[ZeroH]

Your original manifolds can be repaired using a thicker gauge steel... keeps OE sound... alternatively Ive not hear anyone say a bad word about the Capristo manifold sound but they are £4k

[dvb247]

This video sounds like mine at start up, but not how I perceive the sound when moving, same setup, all stock bar manifolds!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-ecRF4Vw2w

[yewcheck]

Hi fella,where are you based? I just had capristo manifolds fitted and more than pleased with them.
I am based in Bristol if your close then could meet up to discuss!

[yewcheck]

Ah Cheshire...bit of a way away.