Louder engine sound?

superstarR · 11-06-2006, 02:37 PM

Is there a way to make the engine sound louder? without putting a hold in the muffler?

canucklion · 11-06-2006, 02:39 PM

what do you mean by putting a hold in the muffler?

Brunotheboxer · 11-06-2006, 02:41 PM

hole in the muffler.

canucklion · 11-06-2006, 02:43 PM

^ thanks Bruno, if that's the case, I'm not sure if this is a troll post or not

radgator1 · 11-06-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarR

Is there a way to make the engine sound louder? without putting a hold in the muffler?

There are several options, one you can leave your windows down all the time so the engine will sound much louder, second you can remove all the oil from your car which in short order will make your engine growl much louder and more agressive, 3rd, you can place a microphone in your engine compartment and run it to the auxillary input into your stereo then crank that puppy up and finally, you can of course put a hold on your muffler, I would recommend a half nelson. Then you beat it into submission until it agrees to be louder or else!!!

canucklion · 11-06-2006, 02:51 PM

^ I agree with radgator1, very good advice for you suerstarR.

Russellnyc · 11-06-2006, 02:54 PM

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3rd, you can place a microphone in your engine compartment and run it to the auxillary input into your stereo then crank that puppy up

You mean like they did with the new Jaguars? Actually, they just used a tube... or was it two tin cans and a string?

a burrito · 11-06-2006, 03:01 PM

intake

whippersnapper · 11-06-2006, 03:14 PM

Just drive around for a week with some Bose noise cancelling headphones on. Then take them off, the engine noise will be noticeably louder

mds82 · 11-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Intakes make qutie a difference, If you want to take a ride down to CT i can show you what my car sounds like, it has the Bimmian Intake and the Full Eisenmann Exhaust

ALPINE6SPD · 11-06-2006, 03:37 PM

bimmian intake

superstarR · 11-06-2006, 08:04 PM

The 335i has a great engine sound. Is there a way to replicate that without buying a 335

visor · 11-06-2006, 08:05 PM

Intake.

On a related note, I really miss my previous E46 330i's engine growl. It was much louder and throatier than my current E90 330i.

visor · 11-06-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarR

The 335i has a great engine sound. Is there a way to replicate that without buying a 335

Make a recording of a 335i's engine revving sound.
Burn it onto a CD.
Play it loud on your car's audio system while you're driving around.

Driv3r · 11-06-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by visor

Intake.

On a related note, I really miss my previous E46 330i's engine growl. It was much louder and throatier than my current E90 330i.

Yea my brother ZHP has a REALLY throaty ENGINE note...my 325 has a airy whine, not very performance oriented...why is that??

If you want to raise the engine sound a little, remove the charcoal filter....under throttle you will notice the gain in sound...and performance:rocks: :rocks:

thd13 · 11-06-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by radgator1

There are several options, one you can leave your windows down all the time so the engine will sound much louder, second you can remove all the oil from your car which in short order will make your engine growl much louder and more agressive, 3rd, you can place a microphone in your engine compartment and run it to the auxillary input into your stereo then crank that puppy up and finally, you can of course put a hold on your muffler, I would recommend a half nelson. Then you beat it into submission until it agrees to be louder or else!!!

That was good. I actually laughed out loud. Thanks! haha

zzinco79 · 11-06-2006, 09:06 PM

1. remove your hood.
2. remove your muffler.
3. place your head outside of window while running.

a burrito · 11-07-2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visor

Intake.

On a related note, I really miss my previous E46 330i's engine growl. It was much louder and throatier than my current E90 330i.

same here. i really do miss my e46 330. everything about that car felt a little more raw and a little more louder..

Yvette · 11-07-2006, 05:12 AM

does BMW have cat??
if so, get rid of it. go to muffler shop and tell them to make one custome pipe to replace the cat......
it will improve sound.. and HP maybe? ( i am not sure about BMW tech. )... but quality wise... I wouldn't recommend this one.
but hey, it will be cheaper than buying intake

Dante · 11-07-2006, 05:36 AM

Fajita Intake! :rocks:

Chris.G · 11-07-2006, 05:49 AM

Listen to a honda civic reving then get in your car and burn some.

txusa03 · 11-07-2006, 07:32 AM

Money makes your engine louder? Once you have saved up like $3000, visit the marketplace on e90post and buy one of those new muffler. There are cheaper alternatives which others have suggested above.

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