The Ferrari 488 GTB and 488 Spider are among the most thrilling mid-engine supercars ever produced — and the F154 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 at their heart is one of the most awarded engines in automotive history. Producing 661 HP from the factory, the 488 already delivers staggering performance. But the factory catalytic converters create significant backpressure directly downstream of each turbocharger, leaving measurable power on the table. Replacing them with aftermarket downpipes is the single most effective bolt-on modification you can make to the F154 platform.This guide covers everything you need to know about upgrading the downpipes on your Ferrari...

Ferrari 488 GTB — The F154 Twin-Turbo V8The Ferrari 488 GTB marked Ferrari's return to forced induction in its mid-engine V8 lineup. The F154 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 replaced the naturally aspirated F136 from the 458 Italia — and with it came a platform that responds extremely well to ECU calibration.Where the 458 had limited tuning headroom as an NA engine, the 488's turbochargers give calibrators room to work. A well-written ECU tune extracts meaningful power without touching internal components.→ Browse all Ferrari performance partsF154 Engine Specifications Spec 488 GTB 488 Pista Engine Code F154CB F154CD Configuration 3.9L Twin-Turbo V8 3.9L...

McLaren 720S ECU tuning guide — Stage 1 and Stage 2 power gains, process, and cost for the M840T 4.0L twin-turbo V8. Remote flash available worldwide from YPG Motorsport.

Ferrari 488 tuning guide: Stage 1 and Stage 2 ECU calibration, downpipes, exhaust and intake upgrades. 700–750 WHP on the F154 twin-turbo V8. Pricing, dyno results and parts list from YPG Motorsport.