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Your favorite engine sound
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The sound of a high revving DOHC V6 or V8, that is soon overcome by the sound of a turbo spooling up.
I loved the sounds my SVT Contour made, and loved them even more when I added the boost.
I loved the sounds my SVT Contour made, and loved them even more when I added the boost.
The quieter the engine, the more I like them. I thought I would like the menacing sounding engine and exhaust in our Z4 but after a some time you get tired of all the ruckus.
So, the Prius up to 20 mph would probably be the engine sound of my choice, i.e. none but the electric hum.
So, the Prius up to 20 mph would probably be the engine sound of my choice, i.e. none but the electric hum.
for a non-automotive engine I like the sounds of an Allison T-56 engine and HS prop going through the startup sequence. (C-130E/H engine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwbL8DVTYY
The noise in the beginning is the start cart spooling up to 65k rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOp-KLOn8Q&feature=response_watch
There are a lot of small sounds (to a trained ear) in the sequence that I enjoy. Once the engine is running it is boring and puts you to sleep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwbL8DVTYY
The noise in the beginning is the start cart spooling up to 65k rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dOp-KLOn8Q&feature=response_watch
There are a lot of small sounds (to a trained ear) in the sequence that I enjoy. Once the engine is running it is boring and puts you to sleep.
Originally Posted By: ryansride2017
Your going to think I'm nuts but I always liked the engine/exhaust note of the 90-91 vintage cavaliers equipped with the 2.8/3.1L engines.
Bud, don't feel bad - the sound of the 2.8/3.1 V-6 in almost ANY vehicle is my favourite engine note as well.
For a small engine, it has quite a snarl....
Your going to think I'm nuts but I always liked the engine/exhaust note of the 90-91 vintage cavaliers equipped with the 2.8/3.1L engines.
Bud, don't feel bad - the sound of the 2.8/3.1 V-6 in almost ANY vehicle is my favourite engine note as well.
For a small engine, it has quite a snarl....
Originally Posted By: Kruse
Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
Hi,
any two cycle Detroits on full song..............!
Yep.
I've got a C90 Chevy grain truck with a Detroit.
When driving through my little local town (pop. 650) the kids either smile or run to mama!
You know what? After listening to some on YouTube, I have to agree, that is a great sound.
Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary
Hi,
any two cycle Detroits on full song..............!
Yep.
I've got a C90 Chevy grain truck with a Detroit.
When driving through my little local town (pop. 650) the kids either smile or run to mama!
You know what? After listening to some on YouTube, I have to agree, that is a great sound.
I don't have a favorite.. luv em all! Currently it's my DOHC's at 5-6k+ on the tach or the 4.5 briggs at wot without a muffler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAqK1Mb8afU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4zH87YK4Tg&fmt=18
my favourite 4 cylinder sound - esp the full dyno pulls in the middle-end of the vid! 1987 technology wide angle DOHC 2.0L 4cylinder square bore and stroke, 1.75:1 rod stroke ratio...stock con-rods love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFskOhVxNk&fmt=18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AACd9YZlh5E&fmt=18 and my favourite 11K RPM V6 engine... <3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4zH87YK4Tg&fmt=18
my favourite 4 cylinder sound - esp the full dyno pulls in the middle-end of the vid! 1987 technology wide angle DOHC 2.0L 4cylinder square bore and stroke, 1.75:1 rod stroke ratio...stock con-rods love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFskOhVxNk&fmt=18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AACd9YZlh5E&fmt=18 and my favourite 11K RPM V6 engine... <3
J52 turbojet spontaneously bringing itself back to life after ingesting a full-grown seagull a few moments after we went airborne. Tower wasn't kind enough to mention the flock of gulls around midfield when they cleared us to T/O. We spooked several dozen into the air, and were lucky to hit only one of them.
That one went down our left intake (this was in a two engine EA-6B). We heard an incredible "bang", followed by the RPM, EGT, and FF tapes for that engine dropping to near flight idle. You could feel the thrust fading. Then, after what seemed like a long, long time (honest to goodness time compression), the engine wound itself back up to MRT (military rated thrust, fancy term for "full power"). Once we ascertained that we were still flying OK, we declared an emergency, started dumping gas, and turned back into the pattern for a quick PEL, which we executed perfectly.
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
That one went down our left intake (this was in a two engine EA-6B). We heard an incredible "bang", followed by the RPM, EGT, and FF tapes for that engine dropping to near flight idle. You could feel the thrust fading. Then, after what seemed like a long, long time (honest to goodness time compression), the engine wound itself back up to MRT (military rated thrust, fancy term for "full power"). Once we ascertained that we were still flying OK, we declared an emergency, started dumping gas, and turned back into the pattern for a quick PEL, which we executed perfectly.
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
Yamaha TZ750.
I was at the Stockton mile last weekend and a Yamaha TZ 750 Champion framed flattracker was there. I truly love that sound!
I love rotary 13b or 12a full bridge and ported idling or at 10k rpm all motor or turbo here are two example. Something about the earpiercing high pitch flame throwing back fires that I love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS13rmnYsgk this is aspirated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Izv6a5d04o this is on boost
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS13rmnYsgk this is aspirated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Izv6a5d04o this is on boost
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GM LSx V-8s
Many OHC fours, but minus the [censored] can exhausts IMO.
Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: ryansride2017
Your going to think I'm nuts but I always liked the engine/exhaust note of the 90-91 vintage cavaliers equipped with the 2.8/3.1L engines.
Bud, don't feel bad - the sound of the 2.8/3.1 V-6 in almost ANY vehicle is my favourite engine note as well.
For a small engine, it has quite a snarl....
Those did sound nicely throaty in most versions, although some of the Pontiac optional "dual" exhausts bordered on being a bit too tinny sounding.
GM LSx V-8s
Many OHC fours, but minus the [censored] can exhausts IMO.
Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: ryansride2017
Your going to think I'm nuts but I always liked the engine/exhaust note of the 90-91 vintage cavaliers equipped with the 2.8/3.1L engines.
Bud, don't feel bad - the sound of the 2.8/3.1 V-6 in almost ANY vehicle is my favourite engine note as well.
For a small engine, it has quite a snarl....
Those did sound nicely throaty in most versions, although some of the Pontiac optional "dual" exhausts bordered on being a bit too tinny sounding.
Originally Posted By: ekpolk
J52 turbojet spontaneously bringing itself back to life...
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
I'll bet there is nothing sweeter!
J52 turbojet spontaneously bringing itself back to life...
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
I'll bet there is nothing sweeter!
Originally Posted By: ekpolk
J52 turbojet spontaneously bringing itself back to life after ingesting a full-grown seagull a few moments after we went airborne. Tower wasn't kind enough to mention the flock of gulls around midfield when they cleared us to T/O. We spooked several dozen into the air, and were lucky to hit only one of them.
That one went down our left intake (this was in a two engine EA-6B). We heard an incredible "bang", followed by the RPM, EGT, and FF tapes for that engine dropping to near flight idle. You could feel the thrust fading. Then, after what seemed like a long, long time (honest to goodness time compression), the engine wound itself back up to MRT (military rated thrust, fancy term for "full power"). Once we ascertained that we were still flying OK, we declared an emergency, started dumping gas, and turned back into the pattern for a quick PEL, which we executed perfectly.
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
Tops me by a long shot.
J52 turbojet spontaneously bringing itself back to life after ingesting a full-grown seagull a few moments after we went airborne. Tower wasn't kind enough to mention the flock of gulls around midfield when they cleared us to T/O. We spooked several dozen into the air, and were lucky to hit only one of them.
That one went down our left intake (this was in a two engine EA-6B). We heard an incredible "bang", followed by the RPM, EGT, and FF tapes for that engine dropping to near flight idle. You could feel the thrust fading. Then, after what seemed like a long, long time (honest to goodness time compression), the engine wound itself back up to MRT (military rated thrust, fancy term for "full power"). Once we ascertained that we were still flying OK, we declared an emergency, started dumping gas, and turned back into the pattern for a quick PEL, which we executed perfectly.
Oh, did I mention that this happened on my second operational flight in the fleet? Never heard such a sweet sound as that engine coming back to life. . .
Tops me by a long shot.
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