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flmont |
Aug 3 2015, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What gives a engine its particular sound,meaning a..type 4 sound compared to lets say a MGB,...or a flat six to a inline 6,as in a triumph TR6...a Ferrari V8,.sound so much diffrant than a American V8,..is it Alum.vs Iron,..overhead cam belt driven vs chain driven,I know exhaust and cams.will make a diffrance to a point,..Carbs vs fuel injected,...valve size's,..??? Just curious on how that engine noise / music is created,..Thanks Frank
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brant |
Aug 3 2015, 10:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
V8. Google flat plain crank for Ferrari vs ford.
It's a lot to do with rpm. And component weight/displacement/design characteristics/ design balance - vibration. High rpm small displacement is higher pitched I'm fond of small bore flat -6'a above 7500 with open exhaust |
flmont |
Aug 3 2015, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yes, indeed that is a sweet sound,..sure miss my 911,..But I love the 914 aswell
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brant |
Aug 3 2015, 11:03 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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stownsen914 |
Aug 4 2015, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Number of cylinders and firing order, and obviously exhaust, are the biggest factors in what an engine sounds like. Certainly this is why a 4 sounds different than a 6, 8, 10, 12, etc. Some 8 cylinder engines sound different than other 8's due largely to firing order ( I assume this is one reason a Ferrari 8 sounds so different from an American V8). Other factors like size, camshaft aggressiveness, type of intake, different exhaust configurations, etc. all factor in as well.
I used to wonder why Harleys sound so unique, until someone explained to me years ago how their engines are configured. It's a V twin of course, but the two connecting rods are on the same crankshaft jounal, which makes for an odd fire 2 cylinder and a unique exhaust note. Scott |
brant |
Aug 4 2015, 02:05 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
here is a helpful video about flat plane cranks, versus an typical American standard V8...
its helpful and explains the differences that result in the sound: flat plane cranks |
flmont |
Aug 4 2015, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks a lot guys,..and Brant,..for the link,..I kinda figured it was along those lines very interesting,.My curiousity,..is due to I will be doing a V8 install in the next year,..but I didn't really want the American sound if I could help it,...going LS-1 ,..I know some vets are pretty quiet,..I want some noise ,.just not the lumpy cam type of noise,...from the older style RV cams..I plan a all stk build,..with maybe a different intake,..it is a long way away yet,..so who knows,..Thanks Frank
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mgp4591 |
Aug 4 2015, 07:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,369 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Number of cylinders and firing order, and obviously exhaust, are the biggest factors in what an engine sounds like. Certainly this is why a 4 sounds different than a 6, 8, 10, 12, etc. Some 8 cylinder engines sound different than other 8's due largely to firing order ( I assume this is one reason a Ferrari 8 sounds so different from an American V8). Other factors like size, camshaft aggressiveness, type of intake, different exhaust configurations, etc. all factor in as well. I used to wonder why Harleys sound so unique, until someone explained to me years ago how their engines are configured. It's a V twin of course, but the two connecting rods are on the same crankshaft jounal, which makes for an odd fire 2 cylinder and a unique exhaust note. Scott The best analogy of Harley exhaust I've ever heard (besides my Harley) is potatopotatopotatopotatopotatopotato.... That's at idle, but with the right cams, intake and exhaust the sound wide open is hair raising! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
ThePaintedMan |
Aug 4 2015, 07:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,885 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
That's funny you mentioned that Harley sound. So on my car, the exhaust is two late-style heat exchangers, turned around with two glasspacks welded to them. Basically, if you look at it, it's two Harleys running side-by side, and even sounds like that at idle. It's a dual exhaust, essentially making it two separate engines (with the dual carbs) running side by side. As Racer Chris (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) will tell you, it's not the ideal setup for the firing order of these engines. But it's simple, and all I could afford when I was trying to get the car ready for the race. However, when it's run at high RPM, it doesn't sound anything like that... more like a pissed off hive of hornets... which is funny, because despite how loud it is, it's slow as a dog as witnessed below! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= KlTXGqoECuM |
stownsen914 |
Aug 5 2015, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I heard a 914 with an exhaust like that years ago (they were straight pipes in that case). Definitely a strange exhaust note ...
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falcor75 |
Aug 10 2015, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/how-to-make-...onda-1611782156
makes me want an old merc.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
mgp4591 |
Aug 10 2015, 04:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,369 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Okay, now for some math... 7.0 V-12. 3.3 flat 6- not exactly half, a little smaller piston so approx. the same explosion for a little higher pitch. Not as busy as a V12 but it's a flat plane crank engine which sound GREAT at higher rpms. I've got an idea- so with the right piping I should get a pretty racy sound out of the SVX engine in the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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ThePaintedMan |
Aug 10 2015, 05:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,885 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Okay, now for some math... 7.0 V-12. 3.3 flat 6- not exactly half, a little smaller piston so approx. the same explosion for a little higher pitch. Not as busy as a V12 but it's a flat plane crank engine which sound GREAT at higher rpms. I've got an idea- so with the right piping I should get a pretty racy sound out of the SVX engine in the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Dude, just unbolting the muffler from the SVX and revving it in the driveway gives me chills. I can't WAIT! |
mgp4591 |
Aug 10 2015, 09:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,369 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Okay, now for some math... 7.0 V-12. 3.3 flat 6- not exactly half, a little smaller piston so approx. the same explosion for a little higher pitch. Not as busy as a V12 but it's a flat plane crank engine which sound GREAT at higher rpms. I've got an idea- so with the right piping I should get a pretty racy sound out of the SVX engine in the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Dude, just unbolting the muffler from the SVX and revving it in the driveway gives me chills. I can't WAIT! Check out the howl on this 3.3 all tuned up in this Impreza, then imagine it in your car! https://youtu.be/wqnuj58lFQI |
brant |
Aug 10 2015, 10:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,622 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
What kind of output is that EFI logics car?
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mgp4591 |
Aug 10 2015, 11:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,369 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
What kind of output is that EFI logics car? It's a 3.3 putting out about 600 hp, N/A. Pretty impressive, eh? I like how he lets it breathe slightly before winding it out in 5th- that's gotta translate into 160 maybe...? It's winding higher than stock but not by a whole lot, I'm guessing less than 2 grand if that because the stock redline is already pretty high. |
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