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Old 02-16-2012, 03:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Hermitns View Post
engine configuration, # of cylinders, total airflow (e.g. horizontally opposed or flat motors, 90* V, inline or even Volkswagons W motors....and the exotic 12cyls of Ferarri) plus exhaust pulse scavanging. I dont know if anyone here has the search skills to find this but....back in the 80's or 90's some NASCAR teams ran 180 degree headers (I cant explain why they're called that) but the cars sounded like they were reving much higher. Folks said it sounded like a swarm of bees compared to the standard configuration.
Ever wonder why Harley sounds so powerful but they can't make any horsepower?
(all you H-D lovers remember...the V-wad is a PORSCHE designed motor). V configuration and a tractor motor firing sequence.
I rode a 130 HP VTX 1800 for 4 years. V twin configuration...didn't sound or run like a Harley.

2nd question I believe the Meistershaft is the highest pitch I've heard.

Corvette with 180 Degree Headers - YouTube
Thanks for the info! That's pretty interesting.
I'm going to check out the Meistershaft now.

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Originally Posted by Motordyne View Post
The engine type and cam phasing has a lot to do with all of it.

1. Deep/low pitched exhaust
Generally larger diameter tubing

2. High pitch (not necessarily exclusive to rpm's above 8/9k)
Generally small diameter tubing.
A system design that has sudden expansions or sudden contractions.
Chambered mufflers.

3. Rumble sound even with equal length headers (ex. GT40, SLS)
The "off beat" sound can be the total system design.

4. Exhaust crackle when you let off the gas
Engine tune and exhaust cam phase.
And it helps to have a high flow exhaust.
Very detailed answer. Thank you. Now to pick which direction I want to go with. hmm
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