An aftermarket exhaust should not force a choice between an aggressive exhaust note and everyday drivability.

Capristo approaches exhaust development around that balance, using electronically or vacuum-controlled valve systems that can change exhaust behavior according to vehicle operation and driver input.

The result is an exhaust system that can remain relatively restrained during normal driving while opening up under acceleration when a more pronounced exhaust character is wanted.

At XPH, the Capristo catalog includes valved exhaust systems, midpipes, cat-back components, sport catalytic converters, headers, exhaust tips, valve-control hardware, and application-specific exhaust solutions for high-performance vehicles.

Valved Exhaust Technology

The defining feature of many Capristo systems is their valve technology.

Depending on the application, the valves can operate through the vehicle's factory exhaust actuators or through Capristo control hardware.

On newer applications such as the Porsche 992 and BMW G05/G06 X5M/X6M, Capristo systems can integrate the OEM exhaust actuators, allowing the factory vehicle controls and drive modes to continue operating the exhaust valves.

This means the exhaust upgrade can be integrated into the vehicle rather than functioning as a completely separate system.

OEM Actuator Integration

OEM integration is particularly useful on modern performance vehicles equipped with electronically controlled exhaust systems.

Capristo develops application-specific valve systems that can retain the factory actuators on supported vehicles.

For example, the Capristo systems for the Porsche 992 Carrera/S and Turbo/S integrate the OEM actuators, allowing the factory Sport Control system to operate the exhaust valves. The same approach is used on supported BMW applications including the G15 850i and G05/G06 X5M/X6M.

This maintains a factory-style method of controlling exhaust behavior while changing the underlying exhaust hardware.

CES3 Control for Earlier Applications

Not every vehicle uses the same control strategy.

For applications such as the BMW M6 F12/F13/F06 and earlier BMW X5M/X6M models, Capristo offers systems using its CES3 control module.

The CES3 system provides programmable operating modes that allow the driver to determine when the exhaust valves open.

Depending on the configuration, modes can include Cruise, Sport, and Open settings, with the opening behavior adjustable according to RPM and backpressure.

This gives older performance platforms a level of exhaust control comparable in concept to the integrated systems found on newer vehicles.

Exhaust Systems for Porsche

Porsche represents an important part of the Capristo catalog.

XPH carries Capristo exhaust solutions for platforms including the Porsche 992 Carrera/S, 992 Turbo/S, 992 GT3, 992 GT3 RS, and Cayenne V8 Twin Turbo.

For the 992, available configurations include valved mufflers for the OEM catalytic converters, systems with cat-spare pipes, complete valved exhaust configurations with 250-cell sport cats, and GT3/GT3 RS packages combining sport-cat headers with valved exhaust components.

The Cayenne V8 Twin Turbo is also supported with a vehicle-specific valved exhaust system that can integrate with the factory exhaust actuators.

BMW M and Performance Applications

Capristo also has extensive BMW coverage.

The XPH catalog includes systems for BMW performance vehicles such as:

• BMW M3 E92
• BMW M5 F10
• BMW M5 F90
• BMW M6 F12/F13/F06
• BMW X5M F15
• BMW X6M F16
• BMW X5M G05
• BMW X6M G06
• BMW 850i G15
• BMW X3M Competition G01/F97

Available configurations vary by vehicle and can include valved exhausts, midpipes, OPF-delete midpipes, post-cat pipes, and different exhaust-tip options.

Exact fitment is application-specific, particularly where body style, model year, emissions equipment, or factory exhaust configuration differs.

Audi Performance Exhaust Systems

Capristo also develops exhaust solutions for Audi performance platforms.

The current XPH catalog includes a valved exhaust system for the Audi SQ8, combining a Capristo exhaust system with a mid-silencer replacement and Wicrom exhaust tips.

The SQ8 system is designed to use the factory exhaust actuators, allowing the original vehicle controls to operate the Capristo valves without requiring a separate control system.

Sport Catalytic Converters and Headers

Capristo's product range goes beyond rear exhaust systems.

For supported applications, XPH also carries sport catalytic converters and header configurations designed to modify the exhaust path closer to the engine.

The Porsche 992 range, for example, includes 250-cell sport catalytic converters and complete packages combining 250-cell sport-cat headers with Capristo valved exhaust systems.

These components can be used as part of a broader exhaust build when the vehicle and intended application support them.

Midpipes and Silencer Configurations

Midpipe and silencer configuration can have a major influence on the overall character of an exhaust system.

Capristo offers application-specific midpipes, mid-silencer replacements, cat-spare pipes, and other exhaust sections that can be combined with its valved systems.

For the Audi SQ8 and Porsche Cayenne V8 Twin Turbo, for example, Capristo offers systems incorporating replacement mid-silencer components to alter the exhaust configuration while retaining the vehicle-specific valve system.

BMW applications similarly include systems incorporating midpipes and, on certain newer vehicles, OPF-delete midpipe configurations.

T309 Stainless Steel Construction

Capristo manufactures its exhaust systems from T309 stainless steel, also designated 1.4828.

The material is selected for its combination of heat resistance, durability, weight, and acoustic characteristics.

Capristo's manufacturing process includes 3D laser scanning, CAD engineering, digital prototyping, CNC bending and milling, and manual TIG welding. Finished components are hand-polished after welding for the brand's characteristic appearance.

Designed and Manufactured in Germany

Capristo exhaust systems are manufactured at the company's facility in Sundern, Germany.

Vehicle-specific development combines digital scanning and CAD engineering with precision manufacturing to produce systems designed around the original vehicle's mounting points and exhaust layout.

This is particularly important for modern performance vehicles where exhaust packaging, valve positioning, emissions equipment, and factory actuators can vary substantially between models.

Built Around the Complete Exhaust System

Capristo's approach allows enthusiasts to upgrade individual sections or build a more comprehensive exhaust configuration.

Depending on the vehicle, an upgrade can involve:

• Valved rear mufflers
• Complete valved exhaust systems
• Midpipes
• Mid-silencer replacements
• Cat-spare pipes
• Post-cat pipes
• Sport catalytic converters
• Sport-cat headers
• OPF-delete midpipes
• Exhaust tips
• Valve-control systems

The available configuration depends entirely on the vehicle application.

Explore Capristo at XPH

At XPH, we offer Capristo performance exhaust components for Porsche, BMW, Audi, and other supported performance vehicles.

Explore valved exhaust systems, sport catalytic converters, headers, midpipes, silencer replacements, exhaust tips, and application-specific valve-control solutions designed to integrate with the vehicle where supported.

For enthusiasts who want greater exhaust character without giving up the ability to control when that sound is delivered, Capristo provides a vehicle-specific approach to performance exhaust design.

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