TomoHawk Posted July 4, 2002 Share Posted July 4, 2002 Is there a way to get that resonous ferrari sound without going to an extreme with erxotic parts like roller cams? the only think I can think of is the double-tipped tailpipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 4, 2002 Share Posted July 4, 2002 Ferrari's sound like Ferrari's because they're V12's, I don't think roller cams sound like that, and if its a Ford V8, I'm not sure you're going to get that sound ever. Just an opinion, a dual tip might sound good, but like a Ferrari, IMHO nah, don't think so. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted July 4, 2002 Share Posted July 4, 2002 I'm building a Velo Rossa and want achieve that same sound. I was told to split the dual exhuast into "quad-exhaust" as close to the headers as possible and use dual-in, dual-out mufflers on each side. I honestly have no idea if that will truely work. The problem (and expense) is getting four pipes under an already space-challenged Z. I doubt I will go that route myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 The closest non-Ferrari engine I've ever heard that sounded like a Ferrari was a Datsun L-6!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 Or a Jag V12.. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 Easy, just get 2 L24's, destroke and bore them out a little bit, take the front end off a cadillac to fit em, and then swap it all into your Z! Simple bolt-in But seriously.. doesn't some of the sound come from the a large bore:stroke ratio and high-revvability? -980mak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 One of the biggest reasons for the Ferarri sound is that they use a flat crank. In other words, the firing sequence alternates between cylinder banks evenly. This doesn't balance as well as the 'normal' uneven firing order, but it makes exhaust tuning much more effective. If you are using a V8, you could approximate it by using 180 degree headers - these cross the exhaust runners over to get back to an even firing order at the collectors. I would guess that this would be fairly difficult to fit in a Z, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 You might try an X pipe type of installation. This gives the engine a higher pitched sound you may like. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opie Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 A vertical split exhaust resonator with no muffler will give you a nice burbling note. Even with a glass pack it will sing to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Originally posted by Trevor:The closest non-Ferrari engine I've ever heard that sounded like a Ferrari was a Datsun L-6!!! Thats exactly what I was going to say, damn similar. I believe the first Lamborghini was a straight 6 as well, with 3 carbs. It shared oil with the engine/trans, ick! Check the second clip on this site: http://www.ccsi.com/~tholt/video.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I had acustom exhaust built for my 320 hp (West Coast Mustang Long Block 302) This long block came with GT40P heads so my old cast iron manifolds wouldn't fit. The shop that did the work has been doing nothing but custom fab race headers for years. What they built for my 260Z was called a correct firing tuned header that collected into a flat 4 collector for ground clearance) 2.5 in size. Then a Y pipe into a single 3" pipe exiting through the normal Z exhaust location with a large 3" Dyna Flow (I think)muffler. This system does not have the low seperated pulses, sounds more like a medium shriek. I'v had nothing but positive statements from fellow auto-xers about the sound the new system emits and it seems extract from the engine perfectly. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 For a V8, if your headers go 8 into 1, you will find the high pitched *scream* reminiscent of the Ferraris. Not very practical for a Z though. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 (I really, really, really need to hook up with someone that could take a tape out of my Sony digital recorder and make an MPG or sound file from it.) At much over 2500 rpm, my V8, with block huggers, 2.5" duals, X-Pipe and two Dynomax Hemi Super Turbo mufflers sounds downright "european" as several people have pointed out. The X-pipe, along with the mufflers sitting next to each other at the rear REALLY evens out the exhaust pulses. Maybe not Ferarri like, but definitely not a typical V8 sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Get a a full length tape of that Euro sound and send it to TomaHawk in Ohio. He can install a big sound system in his GTO and replicate that sound while cruising. My friend ocbaar has offered this same suggestion to me many times trying to persuade me not to V8 the Tomahawk Zee LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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