Ferrari 458 Capristo Sports Cats
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Sports Catalyst Set
The naturally aspirated 4.5L V8 in the Ferrari 458 Italia and Spider is a masterpiece, but its incredible potential for sound and power is often stifled by the factory catalytic converters. Capristo's High-Flow Sports Catalytic Converters are the essential mid-section upgrade, engineered in Germany to liberate the true F1-style high-pitched scream the 458 is famous for.
Engineering & Performance Advantages
These premium sports cats replace the restrictive OEM units with high-performance, low-cell-count substrates, dramatically improving exhaust gas flow and reducing backpressure.
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250 or 100 Cell High-Flow Substrate: Features a superior, high-flow metallic substrate (typically 250 or 100 cells per square inch), allowing exhaust gases to exit the engine faster and more efficiently. This provides instant gains in horsepower and torque across the rev range.
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Enhanced Sonic Quality: By improving flow, the Capristo Sports Cats sharpen and intensify the V8's sound profile, resulting in a significantly louder, deeper, and more aggressive tone that perfectly complements a Capristo valved rear muffler system.
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T309 Stainless Steel Construction: Hand-welded and polished to a mirror finish, the entire assembly is made from high-grade T309 (1.4828) Stainless Steel, chosen for its extreme heat resistance and low weight characteristics, which are comparable to Inconel used in Formula 1.
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Integrated Thermal Protection: To manage the extreme temperatures generated by the V8, the Sports Cats are available with custom Hand-Sewn Heat Blankets. This heat protection is critical for reducing engine bay temperatures and protecting surrounding components, paint, and hoses from residual heat damage.
Installation & Compatibility
The Capristo Sports Catalytic Converters are designed for a precision fit, connecting directly to the OEM manifold or any Capristo/aftermarket exhaust system that mates to the factory connections. While they offer superior flow and sound, replacing OEM catalytic converters may activate a Check Engine Light (CEL) and are generally recommended for off-road and track use only. ECU tuning may be required to permanently resolve a recurring CEL.
Pair these Sports Cats with a Capristo Valved Rear Muffler to experience the definitive, unrestricted sound of the Ferrari 458 V8.
Available options:
Catalytic converter 100 cpi
Catalytic Converter 100 cpi with Heat Protection
Catalytic converter 250 cpi
Catalytic Converter 250 cpi with Heat Protection