iPE Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider Exhaust System Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- iPE
Table of Contents
Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider Exhaust System
Instruction Manual
Before Installation
Welcome to iPE Exhaust.
Thank you for choosing iPE Exhaust. Please carefully read and follow the
installation instructions below before proceeding with the installation.
Improper installation may result in a voided warranty.
By reading this installation guide and installing the exhaust system, you have
agreed to the terms and conditions stated in this manual. Please contact
support@ipeofficial.com for any further
questions.
Installation Instructions for iPE Exhaust System”
– Please make sure the car is lifted properly. Failure to do so may cause
vehicle damage and personal injury including death. Please make sure the car
is lifted onto the proper lifting point.
– Exhaust systems can create extremely high temperatures. Prior to installing
your iPE exhaust system, please allow your car engine to cool down or wear
proper protective wear in order to prevent injuries during installation
process.
– Please be careful, do not strip or break nuts and bolts during removal and
installation. Please tighten the bolts to the correct specifications in order
to prevent mechanical issues.
– With iPE Valvetronic exhaust systems, we recommend 60% throttle opening for
valve actuation , in order to prevent excess resonance with exhaust sound.
– Please note, It is normal for white smoke to be visible on the first start.
The smoke will dissipate after the exhaust reaches working temperature.
– For personal safety, please do not stand directly in front of the exhaust on
first start. As it is a new exhaust system, the muffler is not yet active.
There may be some manufacturing debris that will exit the exhaust system,
which may cause injury.
– Please note, iPE exhaust system requires a break-in period, the exhaust
sound and tone may change after driving approximately 300 miles (SOO Km) after
installation.
Product Overlook
Stock System Removal
Step 1 Remove the wheels from both sides, the inner wheel liner and the rear diffuser. Please disconnect the connections within the diffuser before removing the group of cables from the vehicle.
-When removing the screws, please place them in the correct order to avoid
confusion during the reinstallation process.
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Step 2 In order to remove the rear bumper, first remove the exhaust
pipes; then unscrew three screws from both sides shown within the picture
below.
-When removing the screws, please place them in the correct order
to avoid confusion during the reinstallation process.
The rear bumper is fixed with a latch, please pay attention when
disassembling. To avoid any damage to the latches.
Unscrew the bundle ring and remove it then unscrew the lugs from the front and
rear on both sides of the mufflers. After that, remove the vacuum tube from
the exhaust valve.
-When there are residual heat on the exhaust pipes, DO NOT apply
antirust agent or any form of spray onto the pipes!
-Please use the appropriate tools to remove the exhaust valve and
vacuum tubes. If any improper use of tools while disassembling, it may damage
both the valve and the tube itself!
Step 4 Unscrew the screws along the sills on both the left and right side
of the engine compartment. The screws inside the indicated red circle is
attached with shims. When removing the engine covers, please remove them
cautiously to avoid any damage.
-During the process, staffs may accidentally lean onto the car and
leave scratch marks or damage the panels. Please use a fender cover work mat
or apply a protective film in order to prevent any damage.
Step 5 Unscrew the intake duct screws and support brackets, then unscrew the
vacuum tube and disconnect the connectors.
-The cables has a preventive disconnect system, please open it
according to the factory specification. To avoid damaging the cables.
Step 6 After disconnecting the connectors and removing the bundle ring
indicated by the red circles from both sides of the engine. Move the intake
duct to the side for easy access and removal of the catalyst section.
-The cables has a preventive disconnect system, please open it according to
the factory specification. To avoid damaging the cables.
Step 7 Unscrew the bolts, exhaust hangers and heat shields on both sides
of the engine.
Step 8 Unscrew 02 sensors on both sides of the engine and remove the
bundle ring on the catalyst section.
-Please use the correct tools to remove the 02 sensors to avoid any damage to
the tube!
Step 9 Unscrew the screws and remove the heat shield.
Step 10 After the catalyst is removed, then the mufflers can be removed
afterward.
-Please carefully disassemble the catalyst converter,
to prevent causing damage to the turbo charger and cables around it.
Intallation
Step 1 Secure both sides of the iPE Downpipe and mufflers into place.
-lighten the screws with a torque wrench according to the suggested
torque value shown within the picture below.
Step 2 Install the exhaust hangers onto both sides of the iPE mufflers.
-Tighten up the screws to the proper torque value indicated within the picture
below.
Step 3 Mount the bundle ring and 02 Sensor back onto the catalyst
section.
-Please install the 02 sensors with a proper tool to avoid damaging
the components! -lighten the screws with the proper torque value shown within
the picture below.
Step 4 :1 Tighten the bundle ring, then install the original vacuum tubes and
the actuator.
Step 5 Put back all the removed parts from earlier and tighten the
screws according to the correct installation procedure. The given torque value
is indicated below.
-Please tighten the screws according the given torque value.
Return & Warranty
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Product Warranty Period: IPE provides limited warranty services for one year starting from the shipping date. After verifying that the failure occurred within the warranty period by PE. No inspection, parts, maintenance or other costs will be charged and of these costs will be incurred by iPE. Product warranties are non-transferable.
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Warranty Policy: PE’s warranty services follows the standard operating procedure (SOP): Repair Replace Refund. The principles of this procedure are as follow:
Repair: During the warranty period and under normal usage, PE is responsible for free repairs if the problem is due to product quality issues.
Replacement: During the warranty period and under normal usage, if the product quality issue arises and is unable to be solved by repairing, iPE is responsible for the free replacement.
Refund: If the replacement of a new product does not resolve the Issue and it Is the product’s quality fault that causes the product to be unable to be repaired and used, please notify iPE within 7 days and IPE will give a full refund including shipping costs. -
Product quality problems which are not included in the warranty includes:
Consumables: Under prolonged use, damaged flanges/screws/flange gaskets/springs/diaphragms/several strips/aluminum adapters… or slight rusting or discoloration of the product is common and natural.
The heat protector (heat wrap or heat shield) is a consumable and has a limited life span. Due to difference in personal usage or frequent disassembly, damage caused by wear and tear is common.
The tips and oxidized blue/purple colors are decorative parts. Before installation, please make sure that the appearance meets the requirements. Once installed and used, the return or exchange of the appearance will not be accepted. Please note that the decorative products will be affected by extreme environments. Therefore, there may be slight discoloration after prolonged use. In order to extend the lifespan of the tips, DO NOT wash with corrosive chemicals.
A friendly reminder, whether it is a 200 cell catalyst or a catalyst-delete pipe, iPE products are designed for motorsport and race track use only. By deleting the catalytic converters or modifying certain parts of the exhaust system, the chances of triggering the CEL ‘Check Engine Light’ and ‘OPF/GPF (Otto Particulate Filter / Gasoline Particle Filter) ‘ warning signal are high in certain car models. Please note, our warranty DOES NOT cover this or any software incompatibilities.
We recommend remapping the vehicle’s ECU to prevent potential faults from occurring. The 080 control system adopts the CAN communication mode. If the vehicle itself does not support this mode or there are other 080 interface devices and taps in the vehicle. The OBD control system cannot be controlled normally, in this case, it is not covered by the warranty.
In order to protect the Integrity and functionality of the exhaust system. During Valve OFF Mode, the valves will automatically open when it reaches 4,000 RPM as a safety precaution.(Remind that the remote controller needs to install the accelerator signal line and set properly.) (For example, when the car is accelerated to approximately 3,000 RPM, as a safety precaution in automatic mode, the manual mode control process requires the user to open the valves in time for safety measures). -
Product damage which results the violation of normal usage, accidents or natural disasters is not covered by the warranty. Under the situations mentioned above, iPE will not be responsible for the cost of maintenance/Inspection, parts and potential transportation fees.
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iPE’s warranty commitment to the product is limited to the quality issue of the product itself. Warranty commitments shall be limited to the product itself and shall not exceed the selling price of the product; to the fullest extent permitted by law, iPE shall not be liable for other damages (including but not limited to vehicle collisions or accidents, personnel maintenance costs, transportation costs, vehicle owners or employees, environmental issues, safety issues, loss of profits, and other related personal losses.)
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Transformation of the iPE product’s ownership will cause the warranty to be voided automatically.
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If personal modifications are made to the iPE exhaust system or application of non-iPE standard accessories such as fire, heat protectors or ceramic coating are used. iPE will not be responsible for the damages and the warranty will be voided automatically.
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The purchase of iPE’s exhaust system does not include the labor costs for initial installation, removal, and subsequent installation/inspection process.
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Due to various environment such as temperature, humidity or any natural causes. There may be some slight rusting and/or discoloration after prolonged use. This is normal wear and tear and will not be covered under the warranty.
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iPE warranty does not cover any product modifications without the consent of iPE and the warranty will automatically become invalid; if the modifications is made with the consent of iPE, except for the warranty failure for the modified part. Other products are still under the warranty commitment by iPE.
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References
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