De Catting a 355
Discussion
First off, BIG thanks to Manu and Ajay for all their help yesterday. Despite the weather the cats were removed off my 355 yesterday.
Now, I can recommend EVERYONE doing this as it really doesn't make much difference to the sound of the car nor the way it runs, in fact it feels a lot better, feels like it revs better, more responsive and the howling sound comes in even sooner
Now, that could all be just my imagination, but I don't think so.
One thing it will do, which is what introduced me to fitting the pipes, is that it will save the life of the cats, which are delicate(crappy) things that are likely to go wrong often anyway (common problem on a 355). I've got my cats with me so can fit them back when I sell the car (or take it for an MOT). The car runs so much nicer IMO.
Certain Ferrari authorised dealers also recommend (on the sly) that everyone should have the cats removed on 355s, and it is one of the best things you can do for your 355.
Also, the tubi manifold (another common 355 failing) is a much better unit than Ferrari's one, so if you have a problem with that, install a tubi manifold
Ajay and Manu, have you guys considered adding some bits to the FAQ section for this Ferrari forum on PH?
BTW, drove the 355 back from Egham to North London through all that crap and even more impressed with her!!! She ran perfectly, even sitting in all that traffic etc. But she got traction easy enough, even when everything around her were spinning their asses off. What a car!! Saw loads of cars run out of fuel, mechanical failure etc. I have a lot more respect for her now.
Now, I can recommend EVERYONE doing this as it really doesn't make much difference to the sound of the car nor the way it runs, in fact it feels a lot better, feels like it revs better, more responsive and the howling sound comes in even sooner
Now, that could all be just my imagination, but I don't think so. One thing it will do, which is what introduced me to fitting the pipes, is that it will save the life of the cats, which are delicate(crappy) things that are likely to go wrong often anyway (common problem on a 355). I've got my cats with me so can fit them back when I sell the car (or take it for an MOT). The car runs so much nicer IMO.
Certain Ferrari authorised dealers also recommend (on the sly) that everyone should have the cats removed on 355s, and it is one of the best things you can do for your 355.
Also, the tubi manifold (another common 355 failing) is a much better unit than Ferrari's one, so if you have a problem with that, install a tubi manifold
Ajay and Manu, have you guys considered adding some bits to the FAQ section for this Ferrari forum on PH?
BTW, drove the 355 back from Egham to North London through all that crap and even more impressed with her!!! She ran perfectly, even sitting in all that traffic etc. But she got traction easy enough, even when everything around her were spinning their asses off. What a car!! Saw loads of cars run out of fuel, mechanical failure etc. I have a lot more respect for her now.
Can second that having the cats out is the way to go....
Standard exhasut set up - pretty cool but still mildly gay...
Tubi backbox/cats out - another level permanent grin - only mildly questionable sexuality(Unless your name rhymes Sally)
Tubi back box & no cats - unbelievable - full on aural ecstasy, red meat eating beer swilling red blooded heterosexual.....
Sorry I was bored an noone was posting
Cannot wait for Sunday......roll on ......
www.earplugsrequired.noiseoverload.yes
Standard exhasut set up - pretty cool but still mildly gay...
Tubi backbox/cats out - another level permanent grin - only mildly questionable sexuality(Unless your name rhymes Sally)
Tubi back box & no cats - unbelievable - full on aural ecstasy, red meat eating beer swilling red blooded heterosexual.....
Sorry I was bored an noone was posting
Cannot wait for Sunday......roll on ......
www.earplugsrequired.noiseoverload.yes
basher said:
Tubi backbox/cats out - another level permanent grin - only mildly questionable sexuality(Unless your name rhymes Sally)
Tubi with no cats means you are all that Basher has quoted, unless your name rhymes with Razor, in which case you are trying to pretend you are
. And not being too convincing about it. I can't be f**ked to do any work today, I'm off home. Poor 355 needs a major clean off with all that shit on it from yesterday. Looked pretty cool with all the snow on it though.
See you guys Sunday!
basher said: Can second that having the cats out is the way to go....
Standard exhasut set up - pretty cool but still mildly gay...
Tubi backbox/cats out - another level permanent grin - only mildly questionable sexuality(Unless your name rhymes Sally)
Tubi back box & no cats - unbelievable - full on aural ecstasy, red meat eating beer swilling red blooded heterosexual.....
Sorry I was bored an noone was posting
Cannot wait for Sunday......roll on ......
www.earplugsrequired.noiseoverload.yes
Poor Richie - my heart bleeds
eidted to say - Ali, do you EVER do any work... or are you going home to your other "ventures."
>> Edited by manu on Friday 31st January 16:01
Ali said
Tubi with no cats means you are all that Basher has quoted, unless your name rhymes with Razor, in which case you are trying to pretend you are. And not being too convincing about it. (what are you trying to imply here ?? )
I can't be f**ked to do any work today,(no difference there then !) I'm off home (pray to do what you bandit ?).
Me I am still here at work boreeeeeeedddddddd.....why can't Sunday come before Saturday ?
Tubi with no cats means you are all that Basher has quoted, unless your name rhymes with Razor, in which case you are trying to pretend you are
. And not being too convincing about it. (what are you trying to imply here ?? ) I can't be f**ked to do any work today,(no difference there then !) I'm off home (pray to do what you bandit ?).
Me I am still here at work boreeeeeeedddddddd.....why can't Sunday come before Saturday ?
TCU - although that stands for something else too...to be discussed offline
More NOISE ???? Most definitely a LOT more noise and noticeably more power across the range....runs a lot freer too....
I have a sound file for comparison if you want to hear it mail me offline...
On startup it is nothing short of frightening as it explodes into an immediate howl.....fantastic
More NOISE ???? Most definitely a LOT more noise and noticeably more power across the range....runs a lot freer too....
I have a sound file for comparison if you want to hear it mail me offline...
On startup it is nothing short of frightening as it explodes into an immediate howl.....fantastic
Hi guys,
Would really attend next sunday as well. It´s just a little bit too far off for me (Germany). Anyway hope you have great fun tomorrow and it won´t snow (Here it´s pretty cold but the sun is shining).
By the way: Am installing a Tubi, the Tubi test pipes and a K&N air filter for my 348tb as well at the moment!
Hoping for great sound and some more extra hp!
Con saluti cordialissimi,
Jens Haller
Would really attend next sunday as well. It´s just a little bit too far off for me (Germany). Anyway hope you have great fun tomorrow and it won´t snow (Here it´s pretty cold but the sun is shining).
By the way: Am installing a Tubi, the Tubi test pipes and a K&N air filter for my 348tb as well at the moment!
Hoping for great sound and some more extra hp!
Con saluti cordialissimi,
Jens Haller
manu said:
Damn it Ali, you've spread the pervo disease to Basher...
eeegh, :cough:, how can you have the audacity to say something like that? Dude, you are infamous for your pervo antics.... what's that song? Crush?
Weather is not looking good where I'm at, hope things change, pronto!
See you guys there.
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