Will the Capristo Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo fit my car?

They fit the first-generation, pre-facelift Gallardo: the 2003-2008 coupe, the 2006-2008 Spyder and the 2007-2008 Superleggera, all with the 5.0-liter V10. They do not fit the facelift LP560-4 or any later 5.2-liter Gallardo. If you are not certain which generation you have, send us your VIN and we will confirm before the order is placed.

What does a 100 cell substrate actually change?

Cell count is the number of passages per square inch inside the substrate. A 100 cell core carries larger passages than a higher count, so more exhaust gas moves through for the same pressure. On the Gallardo that shows up as quicker throttle response and a freer, more vocal top end rather than as a dyno figure; Capristo publishes no power numbers for this set.

What are the Capristo Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo made from?

They are manufactured from T309 grade stainless steel, a high-temperature alloy, and hand-polished to a mirror finish. Each converter body is packaged at 5.2 inches, sized to suit the Gallardo's valved exhaust. The matching heat blankets are custom hand-sewn to the shape of the bodies rather than cut from generic wrap material.

What do the heat blankets do, and do I need them?

The blankets hold heat inside the converters instead of letting it radiate into the engine bay. On a mid-engine Gallardo the exhaust sits close to hoses, wiring and painted bodywork, and residual heat is what ages those parts first. Capristo offers a version without blankets; this set is for owners who want that thermal protection built in from the start.

Do these work with my existing exhaust?

Yes. Capristo designs them to fit any Capristo exhaust system and any system that mounts directly to the factory exhaust, so the rest of the car does not need to change. Installation is straightforward for a shop familiar with the Gallardo, and the blankets fasten over the converter bodies as part of the fitment.

Are these street legal, and will they set a check engine light?

No. Capristo recommends this hardware for off-road and track use, and it is not CARB approved, so it is not legal for sale or use in California or other CARB states. Installing Sport Cats may trigger a check engine light. A recurring light is cleared with an ECU tune or O2 sensor extensions, neither of which is included.

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Capristo 100 Cell Heat Blanket Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo

Capristo’s 100 Cell Heat Blanket Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo give the first-generation 5.0-liter V10 room to breathe without asking the owner to accept a compromise anywhere else. Capristo builds this hardware the way fine exhaust work has always been done, from T309 grade stainless steel hand-polished to a mirror finish, with a 100 cell per square inch substrate housed in a 5.2 inch body sized to keep gas velocity up and work with the car’s valved exhaust rather than against it.

Construction

Every converter body is fashioned from T309 grade stainless steel (1.4828), a high-temperature alloy chosen for how it behaves under sustained exhaust heat, then hand-polished to a mirror finish rather than left raw the way most underbody hardware is. The heat blankets are custom hand-sewn to the shape of the converter bodies instead of being generic wrap cut to length, so the finished assembly reads as a Capristo piece from every angle it can be seen.

Design and Performance

The 100 cell per square inch substrate is the core of it. Cell count describes how many passages per square inch the substrate carries, so a lower count means larger passages and more exhaust gas moving through for a given pressure. Capristo packages that substrate in a 5.2 inch body, which keeps velocity high at part throttle and leaves the valved exhaust free to do its job, holding back pressure and temperature where low-rpm torque benefits from it, then opening to take full advantage of the free-flow character of the Sport Cats at the top of the range. Capristo publishes no power figures for this set; the gain is one an owner reads in throttle response and voice rather than off a sheet.

Thermal Protection

The hand-sewn blankets keep the heat these converters generate inside the converters. On a mid-engine car where the exhaust sits directly behind the cabin and inches from hoses, wiring and painted panels, that matters for more than comfort: residual heat is what cooks hoses, discolors paint and ages the components packed around the engine bay. Keeping under-hood temperatures down is the quiet half of this package, and it is the reason to choose this version over the bare set.

Features

100 cell per square inch sport catalyst substrate
T309 grade stainless steel construction (1.4828)
Hand-polished mirror finish
5.2 inch converter body sized for the Gallardo’s valved exhaust
Custom hand-sewn heat blankets included
Fits Capristo exhaust systems and any system that mounts directly to the factory exhaust
Level-1 install difficulty

What’s Included

Capristo 100 Cell Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo (pair)
Capristo custom hand-sewn Sport Cat heat blankets (pair)

Applications

Lamborghini Gallardo: 2003-2008 | 5.0L V10
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder: 2006-2008 | 5.0L V10
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera: 2007-2008 | 5.0L V10

Notes

Pipes are designed for pre-facelift vehicles
Installing sport cats may cause CEL
Non Heat Blanketed 100 Cell Sport Cat & Race Version also available

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Capristo Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo fit my car? They fit the first-generation, pre-facelift Gallardo: the 2003-2008 coupe, the 2006-2008 Spyder and the 2007-2008 Superleggera, all with the 5.0-liter V10. They do not fit the facelift LP560-4 or any later 5.2-liter Gallardo. If you are not certain which generation you have, send us your VIN and we will confirm before the order is placed.
What does a 100 cell substrate actually change? Cell count is the number of passages per square inch inside the substrate. A 100 cell core carries larger passages than a higher count, so more exhaust gas moves through for the same pressure. On the Gallardo that shows up as quicker throttle response and a freer, more vocal top end rather than as a dyno figure; Capristo publishes no power numbers for this set.
What are the Capristo Sport Cats for Lamborghini Gallardo made from? They are manufactured from T309 grade stainless steel, a high-temperature alloy, and hand-polished to a mirror finish. Each converter body is packaged at 5.2 inches, sized to suit the Gallardo’s valved exhaust. The matching heat blankets are custom hand-sewn to the shape of the bodies rather than cut from generic wrap material.
What do the heat blankets do, and do I need them? The blankets hold heat inside the converters instead of letting it radiate into the engine bay. On a mid-engine Gallardo the exhaust sits close to hoses, wiring and painted bodywork, and residual heat is what ages those parts first. Capristo offers a version without blankets; this set is for owners who want that thermal protection built in from the start.
Do these work with my existing exhaust? Yes. Capristo designs them to fit any Capristo exhaust system and any system that mounts directly to the factory exhaust, so the rest of the car does not need to change. Installation is straightforward for a shop familiar with the Gallardo, and the blankets fasten over the converter bodies as part of the fitment.
Are these street legal, and will they set a check engine light? No. Capristo recommends this hardware for off-road and track use, and it is not CARB approved, so it is not legal for sale or use in California or other CARB states. Installing Sport Cats may trigger a check engine light. A recurring light is cleared with an ECU tune or O2 sensor extensions, neither of which is included.

About Capristo

Capristo has led the way in innovating a series of advancements in the design of performance exhaust systems and carbon fiber accessories. Each CAPRISTO exhaust is crafted from T309 stainless steel, specially formulated for extreme temperature uses (exceeding 600°C). The creation process involves mandrel-bent tubing and hand-welded assembly, executed with the highest level of care and expertise

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