Superchargers are great but I miss the N/A soundtrack

Mudgey · Post by **Mudgey** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:52 pm

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?

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:07 pm

+ Rep'd

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

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:17 pm

Oh dear..

I'll let you give me the Supercharged engine to me for free..

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:45 pm

Strange. You can still hear the N/A soundtrack under the charger noise.
I personally prefer pure raspy exhaust with a tad of bellow.

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:15 am

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:56 am

Shame we haven't got to see the car in the metal, in its supercharged guise.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:16 pm

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

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:36 pm

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.

LewisH · Post by **LewisH** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:19 pm

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

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:57 pm

The f20 in the s2k sounds quality with a cai, de-cat and exhaust bypass

would love itbs on it