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[Anonymous]

As a previous owner of an Alfa 145 Colverleaf i am missing the induction bark while driving my MR2. I have been looking at changing either the exhaust, air filter or both in persuit of a more sporting tone and an therefore after advise as to what would best meet my requirements. I do not want the noise to be overpowing though as i travel approx 20K per year.

Thanks in advance.

[Hope4Sun]

If you want more induction noise there are severa things you can do, that i'm sure other can cover in more detial, these are:

Replace the standard air intake system with an induction kit, creating more noise (potentially a little more power/mid-low respons) but subject to heat soak.

Replace the standard panel filter with a sports one, TRD, etc and maybe remove or replace the air feed pipe, both of these will increase the induction sound.

Replacement of the exhaust, i can recommend the TTE or Postert as good options with out adding too much noise, the TTE being slightly louder. There are a few other options for this, but can't comment on them i'm afraid.

Hope this helps and gets you going  s:) s:)

Andy

[roger]

The TRD filter adds a little noise, but not a terrific amount. It is reckoned about 1 or 2BHP extra power.

If after you have done your thinking and searching you reckon on a H&S Exhaust, add your name to the Twin Exhaust post in Appearance related since it looks like a GB is coming. I do believe H&S can "customise" to get the sound you want since they build to order.

roger

[Darth Paul]

Where abouts in Yorkshire are you? I'm in Doncaster and can take you out in mine. I have both the A'pexi CAI and TTE twin exhaust. Great noise combo when warm and booting it, but civilised when pootling along.  s:D s:D  

Any excuse for a beer.....  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[dreambackup]

if you're going for another air filter, you won't increase the noise that much. I went for the PPE air intake (some will say CAI, I won't argue) with an Apex'i air filter and the Dieamond special: aluminium chimney pipe from that PPE marvel to the wing air intake...

noise: perfect (from not much more to racing, depending on the charge you put to the engine)  s8) s8)  
power: nice (noticable on my SMT with more wheel spin - I don't have VSC & TRC at the moment - on demand)  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:  
price: ok (280€ for the whole thing)  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

I have to mention I've been raised in Alfa Romeos  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  and the noise I have now is the closest thing to an old GTV6 I've ever heard (from a 4 pot, of course  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  ). maybe you could compare to a boxer 4 from a 33 quadrifoglio verde...

I wish I was in Doncaster, Darth (for the beer and to hear your setup since I am after a TTE exhaust on ebay  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  )

[Anonymous]

I have both the A'pexi CAI and TTE twin exhaust. Great noise combo when warm and booting it, but civilised when pootling along.  s:D s:D  

I'll second that         s:D s:D  

My Apexi order was placed the same night I heard Darth's 2

Now it sounds just as Grrrrrrrrrrrrr'ish      <if there is such a word>     s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

[Anonymous]

Hi Paul

I like the sound of a Beer and would really appreciate seeing and hearing your car with both the Apexi and the exhaust.

I am not too far away (Brighouse) to be precise.

PM me if you fancy meeting up.

John