Craig Mack

This morning I went back down to Mr. Muffler to get a pipe replaced in my dual setup, and we got to talkin about how my setup sounds. Nice and deep at idle, but a little weird at high revvs and stuff.

He told me becuase V6 engines usually use smaller pistons, and mainly becuase we have 2 cylinders on the end that arent paired, thus giving off kinda an akward sound. (4 middle cylinders are paired, outer 2 are single)

He said that's why alot of 4cyl. engines can sound better than most v6's becuase they have the two cylinders paired and bigger pistons = better sound.

He also said whenever a V10 truck will come in he doesn't even bother messin' with their exhaust becuase the sound is just too weird.


Hmm, this is interesting. What do you guys think...

Sprint

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i think the price of crack needs too go back up.. because its becoming to accessible to high school kids

Craig Mack

Uh, he's the one who said it, and he is like in his 40's.

And i'm serious about this question.

slick

SuDZ

You like the high pitched annoying buzz of a 4 banger better than 6's or what not? How do you think it sounds better at all?

SuDZ

Sprint

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if you could read or had any mathematical capabilities whatsoever you would notice that My Profile says my birthdate is November 28th 1977 and if i was born then.. i am currently 24 years old

Craig Mack

I feel ya. I feel ya.

But I am just curious if someone knows slightly what he's talking about and explain it technically. Pretty weird he'd say somethin like that outta the blue.

Craig Mack

And that matters WHY ? I am happy that you are 24, but what the hell does that have to do with anything ??

Sprint

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you said i was 40 something

Craig Mack

He...HE

Uh oh....

Jeff92se

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Exhaust theory as it pertains to your original question is probably beyond the scope of your questions and is certainly out of the scope of this thread.

It has to do w/ displacement, # of cylinders and firing order. ie.. 12 cylinder Ferraris don't sound like 454 hemis.

If you really are that curious, I suggest a general search on google or something for exhaust systems or exhaust theory or something.

Sprint

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searches for *********

I am a he.. yes.. i am still a HE

SuDZ

Got the "in the 40's" remark all set now.

Thought it was gonna go on for a bit more.

SuDZ

mattC

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... learn somepin new every day? huh...

SuDZ

Did you use the search function to find them?



http://forums.maxima.org/search.php

nardo'89SE

three things go into how the exhuast sounds, first of all the type of system your using, second the displacement of the engine (generally more air flowing the more ***** out the car is going to sound) and finally, type of engine (v-8, i4 i6 v-6 v10 blah blah blah) a car with odd numbers of cylinders in their separate sides such as the v6 (3 cylinders in one bank 3 in the other or a viper with a 5 and 5) will sound unrefined in dual exhuast form, in may 2001 issue of road and track with the 2003 viper feature they address this problem for the viper

Craig Mack

Yes, thats what I'm talkin about.

BUT, I dont have a true dual setup, just a pipe running around the spare tire. It sounds nice, but sometimes a little weird

Frank Fontaine

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Does that mean anything to you? It should. The guy was absolutely correct in his assessment on V6. There is only one reason for the existence of the V6 design.

Craig Mack

Don't worry about it Sprintmax talks 'ish about everyone. We are all used to him.

Whats the purpose of a v6?

Frank Fontaine

It's a very compact motor, nearly perfect for FWD when turned sideways. It's not likely that a V8 can be squeezed in sideways. But I understand VW is going to sell their W8

http://www.auto.com/industry/iwird5_20020105.htm

Note BMW would never ever use a V6, they don't have to since they don't need to turn the motor sideways. But that 6 is still crammed in that engine bay on the 3'ers!