Racer's Lounge - Can we make our cars Sound/Rev like?

Hey guys...

I am curious... Do you guys think that we could make our cars sound like Ferrari's?.
I mean what would it take in order to make it sound and rev like it?...
I just love how they are able to rev so quickly and just sounds awesome..

I mean, changing the internals to all lightweight stuff would help?.

Please help me out, I am just wondering...

Thanks

Do you want it to sound like a Ferrari, or just rev quickly? You will never get it to sound like a Ferrari...that is an engine design thing. As for getting it to rev very quickly, lightweight engine internals and a very lightweight clutch setup would be the keys, but driving it in stop and go traffic would be a nightmare.

Believe it or not, this question comes up more often than not...

Do you want it to sound like a Ferrari, or just rev quickly? You will never get it to sound like a Ferrari...that is an engine design thing. As for getting it to rev very quickly, lightweight engine internals and a very lightweight clutch setup would be the keys, but driving it in stop and go traffic would be a nightmare.

Believe it or not, this question comes up more often than not...


Wow really?
A lot of people ask these questions?
lightweight engine internals would probably cost a lot I bet??
I could probably do w/ the clutch.
Please enlighten me w/ the clutch. like what? lightweight flywheel and?
Would underdrive pulley help too?
Thanks

Probably going to be tough to get it to sound like a Ferrari and I doubt we're going to rev as high as most of their motors (the redline on the 360 is 8,500 rpm and the Enzo is 8,200 rpm), however one alternative to get more of that "quick rev" sound would be to get an aggressive cam and 4.10's or 4.30's in the rear.....you would spend most of your time higher up in the band and would certainly run through the gears much quicker.

That being said, there are trade offs to such a setup (fuel economy, considerably lower top-end, etc.).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3PxdZtkiE
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/88e9cf6c-9c48-4ce0-803f-49c851bf28ca.htm
> any ferrari

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3PxdZtkiE
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/88e9cf6c-9c48-4ce0-803f-49c851bf28ca.htm
> any ferrari

The second vid = nasty!!

Anymore guys????.....

I want my Trans Am to sound more like a Camaro - any ideas? :confused:

no you dont,,,,:chug:

Hey guys...

I am curious... Do you guys think that we could make our cars sound like Ferrari's?.
I mean what would it take in order to make it sound and rev like it?...
I just love how they are able to rev so quickly and just sounds awesome..

I mean, changing the internals to all lightweight stuff would help?.

Please help me out, I am just wondering...

Thanks

You're driving the wrong car man. :lol:

Most F-body owners want that throaty V8 sound, and that's what LSx engines deliver. If you want a car that sounds like a Ferrari, buy a Ferrari or some sports car with smaller cubes and a high redline.

I want my Trans Am to sound more like a Camaro - any ideas? :confused:

:D:D:D:D

I want my Trans Am to sound more like a Camaro - any ideas? :confused:

you can start by replacing the trans am motor to a camaro motor, i personally just jumped up to get the corvette engine, you know high hp and things like that

you can start by replacing the trans am motor to a camaro motor, i personally just jumped up to get the corvette engine, you know high hp and things like that

I swapped the 2004 GTO motor into mine a year ago, but now I'm thinking about a Corvette C5 motor. Any thoughts?

aw.. don't get off topic pleaseeeee ...:engarde::secret2:

Man camaros and trans ams have the same damn motor.... WTF??

I wanted to get a formula motor put in mine. But I just got the tornado to make my car faster this time.

I cant believe nobody has mentioned how most of your classic Ferrari sounds are from a V12 engine. But for their v-8s they are of a different design, smaller cubes, more than just 1 cam.

Man camaros and trans ams have the same damn motor.... WTF??


I think there may be a 97.6% chance that I was joking on that one. :eyes:

People are funny...

look up 180 degree headers....a properly designed set will get you closer to what you want.

I think there may be a 97.6% chance that I was joking on that one. :eyes:

Don't worry, most of us thought it was funny. :D

...If you want a car that sounds like a Ferrari, buy a Ferrari.

'nuff said! :judge:

I agree... they arent expensive or anything.

wow, I have nothing to say here

I agree... they arent expensive or anything.

Chump change.

you can start by replacing the trans am motor to a camaro motor, i personally just jumped up to get the corvette engine, you know high hp and things like that

Whoa...a 'Vette engine? Any details on that swap? Must be fast...I wish my Camaro had a Vette engine :( I just got this crappy 5.7L LS1...

I feel your pain MeentSS02, I too am stuck with a freaking 346 motor in my Camaro!

thanks for making this thread less :supergay:

I found that if you put exta boost in the flux capacitor and add octane boost to the blinker fluid it sounds like a ferrari with dual exhaust!! LOL!!! Sorry couldn't resist not putting in my .02. :D:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3PxdZtkiE
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/88e9cf6c-9c48-4ce0-803f-49c851bf28ca.htm
> any ferrari

if you notice on the first vid..it says in the gauges"keep your speed down"..why would it say that?

to be 100 percent honest with you after I did my cam install along with a light weight flywheel and new clutch. I was running slp longtubes y pipe into a borla catback I thought it sound familiar to an exotic like you mentioned I really think it was just how fast it revved that made it sound familiar.

I feel your pain MeentSS02, I too am stuck with a freaking 346 motor in my Camaro!

Really? I have a 350 :jest: You got screwed...

My camaro came with the optional v12 didnt yours??

Man camaros and trans ams have the same damn motor.... WTF??

:jest:.........:poke: He was joking.:D

It can be done. The reason Ferrari's rev so fast is that they have a 180degree crankshaft as opposed to our 90 degree. with a 180 crank, you only need two small counterweights instead fo 5 on a 90 crank. This gives considerablly less rotating mass, paired along with a short stroke and BAM RPM's like you wouldnt believe.

The 180 degree or "Flat Crank" also gives its own unique sound, because it is like having two 4-bangers on a shared crank.

I feel your pain MeentSS02, I too am stuck with a freaking 346 motor in my Camaro!

Really? I have a 350 :jest: You got screwed...


I too only got the 346...but I made it a 350 with a nice :supergay: 350 decal !!

I dont understand why you would want your American muscle Ls1 to sound like an import.

Don't worry, most of us thought it was funny. :D

I thought it was funny but you know what was more funny that someone didnt think that you were trying to be funny lol .
:flipeye:

Ferrari and Lambos use whats called a flat crank, thats what enables them to rev so fast and have that high pitched sound that you're after. You won't get that with our engine design.

Go get yourself a nice cam and a good exhaust setup and then see if you want to sound like a Ferrari.

I wish you all would ease up on the guy. He posted this in the newbie forum, so obviously he does not have the vast pool of knowledge you all have acquired. Instead of berating him with insults and sarcastic comments and turning this thread into a useless waste of space on techs server, it would have been much easier to explain they are two totally different motor designs and will never sound alike. What a bunch of assholes!

It says he owns or used to own an Evo in his sig...or maybe he didn't?


Not to knock on the F-bods..I mean after all I have a few and I am a GM fan,but the Evo is a sick car w/ tons of potential...and not just for the straightline

if you notice on the first vid..it says in the gauges"keep your speed down"..why would it say that?

yeah man, that was the first thing I noticed in that vid, my goal would be to have that badboy on as much as possible after leavin my driveway:D

And you gotta save up your pennies for a while if you want the sweet sounds of a Ferrari. I used to work in a detail shop that had a 348TB stored in it, we had the shop boss free for a week and started it every morning and revved the shit out of it......:devil:.......like an orchastra......I would cream myself to hear a Enzo/Veyron/MacLaren F1 in person:nod:

Ok in his sig it says Evo > z28, so I retract my previous statement taking up for him. So please feel free to continue douching on him.... Ill start...

If you want your car to sound like a Ferrari then buy a Ferrari end of story. The lsx American V8 will never sound like that, and why do you want to fix up a crappy z28 anyway since your sig shows you think Evos are much better...

The guy has a point. EVOs are better in many ways. For instance, if you are buying a safe car for you teenage daughter or your wife needs something to drive to the grocery store. They have more room and are more envioromentally friendly. They are reliable and rumor has it that mitsubishi will be including a years supply of tampons with the purchase of every new lancer in 08!

Ok in his sig it says Evo > z28, so I retract my previous statement taking up for him. So please feel free to continue douching on him.... Ill start...

If you want your car to sound like a Ferrari then buy a Ferrari end of story. The lsx American V8 will never sound like that, and why do you want to fix up a crappy z28 anyway since your sig shows you think Evos are much better...

AMEN MY BROTHER !! YOU HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT OF THIS THREAD !! CAN I GET AN AMEN FOR THE LS1'S !!

The guy has a point. EVOs are better in many ways. For instance, if you are buying a safe car for you teenage daughter or your wife needs something to drive to the grocery store. They have more room and are more envioromentally friendly. They are reliable and rumor has it that mitsubishi will be including a years supply of tampons with the purchase of every new lancer in 08!

Not to mention that they have a rear-view mirror for putting make-up on and plenty of cup holders.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nvoaztR140Q





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.. Wow... I don't know why you guys have to be such a douche.
I obviously traded in my evo for the camaro ... notice the Evo -> (to) Camaro.
Not ">"..
I was just curious, you guys didn't have to be stupid about it.
What a bunch of retards...
i am sorry that I have to say this but I HATE HATE HATE when people talk shit yet they don't know if it's true or not. They just ASSUME things...
Sigh...
I guess people just took it the wrong way then...

.. Wow... I don't know why you guys have to be such a douche.
I obviously traded in my evo for the camaro ... notice the Evo -> (to) Camaro.
Not ">"..
I was just curious, you guys didn't have to be stupid about it.
What a bunch of retards...
i am sorry that I have to say this but I HATE HATE HATE when people talk shit yet they don't know if it's true or not. They just ASSUME things...
Sigh...
I guess people just took it the wrong way then...

We're acting like douches because you are a dirty vag. Got to clean you up!

P.S. - I wasn't assuming...I KNOW the Evo's have a make-up mirror and cup holders. I've seen plenty of vag's driving around in them!

.. Wow... I don't know why you guys have to be such a douche.
I obviously traded in my evo for the camaro ... notice the Evo -> (to) Camaro.
Not ">"..
I was just curious, you guys didn't have to be stupid about it.
What a bunch of retards...
i am sorry that I have to say this but I HATE HATE HATE when people talk shit yet they don't know if it's true or not. They just ASSUME things...
Sigh...
I guess people just took it the wrong way then...

I warned you from the beginning that this question was common...and every thread like this I've read has turned in to the same sort of thing with the original poster being called names and being made fun of. I'd suggest searching first next time...then, MAYBE, post a new thread.

Ok. Sorry everyone, Mods can close this.

...and every thread like this I've read has turned in to the same sort of thing with the original poster being called names and being made fun of...

This sounds like an awesome, fun solution to the post currently going on about what to do about people who do not read stickies prior to posting.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=846824

Name-calling and being made fun of should teach people a lesson better than any other punishment. Plus, we all get to have some fun making fun of them. :D

ferrari's are low displacement 12 cylinders.

ferrari's are low displacement 12 cylinders.

not all of them the F430 is a 4.3L V8 making 490HP
and 6.2L is really not that low of a displacement seeing as all the older ones
circa 1960's-1970's were somewhere between 2.5 to 3.5L v12's

I think you should put JB weld in your cylinder walls to get less cubes. That might get you what you want.

Unless you want to swap in a high-revving, low displacement v-12, then no. I don't think you can.

ls1>than vintage V12 Ferrari motors anyways, except for the sound maybe.

i never expected to read about flat cranks on this site. they used to be a big thing on circle track cars. i know they have them for the gen 1 small block but wounder if anyone has ever thought to make one for the ls1 just for shits and giggles.

Ferraris are also 3.6 liter V8s(360) or 4.3 liter V8s(F430) Im sure that has a lot to do with it. I once got to start a 360 with Tubi Exhaust and rev the shit out of it. Damn that thing revs fast and sounds awesome. I personally love the sound of a Lamborgini with MS Stage 2 exhaust.

Personally I just want my future Fbody(spring of this year) to rev high like 7k+. I dont know if its possible but I will be searching to find out.

I was kinda wanting my Z/28 to sounds like a garbage truck. Any help?

W

I was kinda wanting my Z/28 to sounds like a garbage truck. Any help?

W

Stick a 350 Oldsmobile diesel in there.

Ferrari spends millions a year on the sound of their engines, and you wanna reproduce that by swapping a muffler? LOL!

LOL...

Yes this is LS1 tech,but seriously...Evo's may be a "4 door saloon" but they are stoopid quick. Better handling and with some mods brutally fast and no traction issues...May be a grocery getter,but w/ the right driver and overnight parts from Japan,it will decimate all,lol

180 Degree headers, and a flat plain crank and spin it to 8grand

And this does sound fucken sick!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/88e9cf6c-9c48-4ce0-803f-49c851bf28ca.htm

yes it does..

I personally would love a Firehawk engine in my Trans Am...

I personally would love a Firehawk engine in my Trans Am...

Screw that, get a Corvette engine.