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Superchargers are great but I miss the N/A soundtrack

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:52 pm
by Mudgey
Hello ladies n gents!

As some of you know I have fitted a supercharged K20, the performance & gearbox is well matched to the preludes chassis and everything works in sync and the car is magic to drive, the only issue is I am having withdrawal symptoms from the glorious n/a soundtrack, now to be more specific, the sound of a well tuned induction kit, not the exhaust note, infact I dislike the Honda 4 cylinder loud exhaust noise and have always had quiet exhausts on my Honda's.

I think I may end up having to build a high hp K series N/A motor :(

I have whipped off my supercharger as I noticed a crack in the IM and will be fitting the original plenum back on tomorrow. Hopefully once its through its MOT I'll drive it NA for a while and see if I miss the glorious noise!

Its an expensive road to take but could it be worth it :?:

Anybody have any N/A Honda sound tracks we could compile here for me to listen too?

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:07 pm
by NafemanNathan
+ Rep'd :lol:

I have to agree with you and the typical loud raspy Honda exhaust notes too. I much prefer a deeper rumble myself. My 3rd gen has the perfect soundtrack for my ears. You can still make out each breath it takes, but beyond that it has a deep purr from the rear end 8)

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:17 pm
by nitin_s1
Oh dear..

I'll let you give me the Supercharged engine to me for free.. :twisted: :lol: :oops:

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:45 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Strange. You can still hear the N/A soundtrack under the charger noise.
I personally prefer pure raspy exhaust with a tad of bellow.

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:15 am
by lewd lude lover
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :vtec: :lol:

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:56 am
by wurlycorner
Shame we haven't got to see the car in the metal, in its supercharged guise.

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:16 pm
by mercutio
sometimes its all about the sound, power is great but if the car isnt singing to you. :? My car sounds great at vtec but too noisy and not in a good way for me at lower revs so my tunes are on loud all the time. Iknow my car isnt going to sound like a an f1 car or the new jag with its low growl but i hear some civics and other peoples ludes and mine is so different.
i know what you mean mudgey

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:36 pm
by lewd lude lover
I love the sound my 2.8 6pot makes. Its like the h22 but with gusto. Still got a rasp but all the growl as well.

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:19 pm
by LewisH
I must admit I'm not a fan of a supercharger at all, much prefer turbo or n/a. Alright for some to have the money to swap when wanted :lol:

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:57 pm
by A1ex
The f20 in the s2k sounds quality with a cai, de-cat and exhaust bypass :-) would love itbs on it :-D