In need of some <6k rpm drama

sfkjeld · 09-01-2008, 08:16 PM

I am not really interested in more power. But I would like either an exhaust or induction sound improvement in the <6k rpm range. Is there such a thing?

What does the eBay snorkel product add to the show? As for exhaust, have heard a lot of the YouTube clips. Fun, but there is enough drama >6k.

Any ideas out there?

TheCarGuy2021 · 09-01-2008, 08:21 PM

Wait, slow down.

What do you want now?

You want it to be louder at <6000 RPM but not too loud at <6000 RPM because it's loud at >6000 RPM???

desmo4 · 09-01-2008, 08:24 PM

Mugen has everything you need and you will get more power as well.

Jonathan

sfkjeld · 09-01-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

You want it to be louder at <6000 RPM but not too loud at <6000 RPM because it's loud at >6000 RPM???

Is that what I said?

No, I am just asking if the car can sound little different <6k than my daughters Civic.

mgm · 09-09-2008, 08:21 AM

What about a cat-back exhaust. Intakes I have no experience with so can't help there.

I've got an ASM which I love. Absolutely no droan but makes some noise when you're in the throttle.

gomarlins3 · 09-09-2008, 10:27 AM

I am not really sure of any system that will give you more sound below VTEC that doesn't give you A LOT more sound above VTEC.

sfkjeld · 09-11-2008, 04:30 AM

I am not opposed to more sound above 6k. Was just hoping there was something that would separate the car from the econobox's on the road.

A lot of cars are tuned these days, to make an induction sound that can be heard even in a parking lot. The 350Z is an example, whose induction roar is tuned to sound like a Star Wars fighter. My old Boxster made a wonderful mid range induction roar as well, again designed to sound like a early 70's 911S. This was about the only thing I liked about that car in fact.

Would a cold air intake bring additional induction sound? I am skeptical it would bring much power to the car. I suspect a turbo or supercharger would bring a lot, but I am not willing to make that commitment to the car.

I need to be able to pass the biannual California visual inspection as well. Don't see how guys pass that here, with some of the engine pics I have seen on this site.

aemkitfox · 11-27-2008, 08:52 AM

A little late since the last post, but an AEM cold air intake and an HKS exhaust will cure your ills.

With the intake around 4K the car feels like it roars from its core and HKS (to me) makes the most ear friendly exhaust for the S2000, most other exhausts are just obnoxious.

TheSoundMan21 · 11-27-2008, 09:17 AM

to follow up if you want sound. If you want roar.....take off the air filter box cover...or maybe a cai.

s2000isu · 11-27-2008, 10:10 AM

An intake will keep about the same volume at low rpms and low throttle but when you rip on it itll get louder and a nice tone. If you arent sure if thats what you want just remove your intake box cover and go for a drive it will give you the sound. As far as the exhaust the comptech and borla may do that for you. My borla is quiet until higher rpms ive been told it doesnt sound like a honda at high rpm but its hard to tell in the car.

mike_s_0802 · 11-27-2008, 11:56 AM

I have AEM CAI And APEXi Dual Exhaust, DC ceramic header and i have no complaints
It has a nice rumble sitting and when i get on the throttle sound pretty mean.

It does not have the civic or integra drone

People ask me what i have done to it amd when i tell them CAI, Header, Exhaust they are like that sound pretty nice man.

J'sS2K · 11-27-2008, 01:37 PM

Magnaflow is the way to go man! Downshifts are sweeter than ever! I'll post a vid of the downshifts noise when I get a chance! It's freaking awsome!

s2000isu · 11-27-2008, 09:21 PM

I had a magnaflow single and I hated it. After a year I had to take it off and actually put stock back on and 1 week with stock I had to buy a borla.

TheSoundMan21 · 11-28-2008, 10:36 AM

I got the invida and im thinkin about getting a cai in hopes it might change the tone a little.

J'sS2K · 11-28-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

I had a magnaflow single and I hated it. After a year I had to take it off and actually put stock back on and 1 week with stock I had to buy a borla.

They discontinued the single for a season man. Dual is the way to go! Why did you hate it. I thought Magnaflow and Borla, dual, sounded very similar.

09-01-2008, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
sfkjeld Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 82	In need of some <6k rpm drama I am not really interested in more power. But I would like either an exhaust or induction sound improvement in the <6k rpm range. Is there such a thing? What does the eBay snorkel product add to the show? As for exhaust, have heard a lot of the YouTube clips. Fun, but there is enough drama >6k. Any ideas out there?

09-01-2008, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Turbo guy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 277	Wait, slow down. What do you want now? You want it to be louder at <6000 RPM but not too loud at <6000 RPM because it's loud at >6000 RPM??? __________________

09-01-2008, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 544	Mugen has everything you need and you will get more power as well. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

09-09-2008, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
mgm Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ct. Posts: 43	What about a cat-back exhaust. Intakes I have no experience with so can't help there. I've got an ASM which I love. Absolutely no droan but makes some noise when you're in the throttle. __________________ '02 S - Sebring Silver/Black purchased 05/07 w/14k miles. OEM front and side spoilers. JDM side marker lights. Royal Purple. NRG Chrome hood dampers. Vortech SC. ASM Exhaust. Dyno: 301rwhp & 188 lb/ft torque.

09-09-2008, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,813	I am not really sure of any system that will give you more sound below VTEC that doesn't give you *A LOT* more sound above VTEC. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

09-11-2008, 04:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
sfkjeld Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 82	drama above 6k I am not opposed to more sound above 6k. Was just hoping there was something that would separate the car from the econobox's on the road. A lot of cars are tuned these days, to make an induction sound that can be heard even in a parking lot. The 350Z is an example, whose induction roar is tuned to sound like a Star Wars fighter. My old Boxster made a wonderful mid range induction roar as well, again designed to sound like a early 70's 911S. This was about the only thing I liked about that car in fact. Would a cold air intake bring additional induction sound? I am skeptical it would bring much power to the car. I suspect a turbo or supercharger would bring a lot, but I am not willing to make that commitment to the car. I need to be able to pass the biannual California visual inspection as well. Don't see how guys pass that here, with some of the engine pics I have seen on this site.

11-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
aemkitfox Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6	A little late since the last post, but an AEM cold air intake and an HKS exhaust will cure your ills. With the intake around 4K the car feels like it roars from its core and HKS (to me) makes the most ear friendly exhaust for the S2000, most other exhausts are just obnoxious. __________________ '01 S2000 Berlina Black '08 CR-V 2WD EX Green Tea

11-27-2008, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,039	to follow up if you want sound. If you want roar.....take off the air filter box cover...or maybe a cai. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

11-27-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,177	An intake will keep about the same volume at low rpms and low throttle but when you rip on it itll get louder and a nice tone. If you arent sure if thats what you want just remove your intake box cover and go for a drive it will give you the sound. As far as the exhaust the comptech and borla may do that for you. My borla is quiet until higher rpms ive been told it doesnt sound like a honda at high rpm but its hard to tell in the car. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

11-27-2008, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
mike_s_0802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl Posts: 180	I have AEM CAI And APEXi Dual Exhaust, DC ceramic header and i have no complaints It has a nice rumble sitting and when i get on the throttle sound pretty mean. It does not have the civic or integra drone People ask me what i have done to it amd when i tell them CAI, Header, Exhaust they are like that sound pretty nice man. __________________ Michael R. Soal Director of Marketing Impact Mortgage cell: 941.301.6611 email: Mike@posimpact.com www.posimpact.com

11-27-2008, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 828	Magnaflow is the way to go man! Downshifts are sweeter than ever! I'll post a vid of the downshifts noise when I get a chance! It's freaking awsome! __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount For everything else, you are on your own!

11-27-2008, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,177	I had a magnaflow single and I hated it. After a year I had to take it off and actually put stock back on and 1 week with stock I had to buy a borla. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

11-28-2008, 10:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,039	I got the invida and im thinkin about getting a cai in hopes it might change the tone a little. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

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