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*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-11-2007, 10:46 PM

What do you guys think of the soundtrack this monster makes? I kinda like it...

but I kinda don't, too...

Moose · 10-11-2007, 11:10 PM

Well...it's "different".

That video brings back memories of watching my SS on the dyno at SLP.

*Mindz* · 10-12-2007, 02:08 AM

That's what mine'll be sounding like. The hiss lets you know besides the roar of the v8 that this car is packing something serious.

*DGthe3* · 10-12-2007, 02:13 AM

me no like hissing sounds from car

*Mindz* · 10-12-2007, 03:49 AM

This is a good hissing. Not a hole in your tire.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-12-2007, 08:18 AM

I liken it to a jet engine, but I was always under the impression that Turbos, and the spool-up, and the bov, and the wastegate...etc sounds were generally associated with Rice burners...

I sorta wish it was just the V8 rumble...you know? But it is obvious that it's "packing something serious." That I like.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-12-2007, 12:10 PM

Love the hissing. For some, it might be annoying. For me, I'd welcome it. Pull up to a stoplight only to have Mustang or ricer pull up next to you. They rev it. You rev it w/ a hiss. They say, "crap." and continue to give you a blank stare wondering how badly they'd be beat.

I reaaaaaaally want a turbo, supercharger, or more likely a procharger for my Camaro. I read a lot into prochargers a while back and found they were pretty good works of art that really pushed out a lot of extra hp.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-12-2007, 01:40 PM

Okay...time to reroute the thread a little...I've heard the opposite - that Prochargers make good power, but aren't very reliable at all...So I've been concequently looking into Vortech...

Something about Turbo's just don't sit well with me...BUT if I did get one, it'd probably be an STS. That's what's on the car in my first post. that's the hiss of an STS kit....

*Mindz* · 10-12-2007, 01:56 PM

Dragon, it doesn't drown out the v8 rumble.

You know that a hiss on a rice burner makes it faster than normal. Take the power gains it has and slap it on something that produces more power as a base. A Rice burner plus turbo can run 13's if lucky. Imagine what it can do for a Camaro.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-12-2007, 02:15 PM

I know...But, (I don't know when the mentality was drilled into me) Turbos have always been associated with Ricers to me...whereas Superchargers were "always meant for Muscle cars" -

If I could erase that mentality, Turbos are the logical choice - they offer the roadability (low low-end torque) of centrifugals...but when you pound it, they tend to offer more overall torque, and more useable horsepower (not just peak)....

(sigh)

*DGthe3* · 10-12-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I know...But, (I don't know when the mentality was drilled into me) Turbos have always been associated with Ricers to me...whereas Superchargers were "always meant for Muscle cars" -

If I could erase that mentality, Turbos are the logical choice - they offer the roadability (low low-end torque) of centrifugals...but when you pound it, they tend to offer more overall torque, and more useable horsepower (not just peak)....

(sigh)

Having a bigass blower sticking out of the hood is classic muscle. Over the top? perhaps. Mean as hell? YES. Turbos do offer better performance in the end, but superchargers (I'm talking huge ones) make one hell of a statement!

Kyle.Gilmour · 10-12-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Having a bigass blower sticking out of the hood is classic muscle. Over the top? perhaps. Mean as hell? YES. Turbos do offer better performance in the end, but superchargers (I'm talking huge ones) make one hell of a statement!

How big are we talking about to make a statement????

like this

Pencil.Fight · 10-12-2007, 02:37 PM

I think that would define the "Over the top" part of DG's statement...

I'd like to see that thing in action. It looks too big to actually be effective.

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-12-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I know...But, (I don't know when the mentality was drilled into me) Turbos have always been associated with Ricers to me...whereas Superchargers were "always meant for Muscle cars" -

If I could erase that mentality, Turbos are the logical choice - they offer the roadability (low low-end torque) of centrifugals...but when you pound it, they tend to offer more overall torque, and more useable horsepower (not just peak)....

(sigh)

who taught you that?

there are some turbo systems that will give you good low end torque, but a s/c will boost you all the time, not just once the turbo spools.

either way
id rather hear the whine of a supercharger than the hiss of a turbo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

How big are we talking about to make a statement????

like this

theres a vid of that car "trying" to back off a trailer, but he cant keep it running. hahaha,

10-11-2007, 10:46 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	4th gen turbospool on a dyno What do you guys think of the soundtrack this monster makes? I kinda like it...but I kinda don't, too... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-12-2007, 02:08 AM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	That's what mine'll be sounding like. The hiss lets you know besides the roar of the v8 that this car is packing something serious. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

10-12-2007, 02:13 AM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	me no like hissing sounds from car __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-12-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	This is a good hissing. Not a hole in your tire. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

10-12-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I liken it to a jet engine, but I was always under the impression that Turbos, and the spool-up, and the bov, and the wastegate...etc sounds were generally associated with Rice burners... I sorta wish it was just the V8 rumble...you know? But it is obvious that it's "packing something serious." That I like. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-11-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Well...it's "different". That video brings back memories of watching my SS on the dyno at SLP.

10-12-2007, 12:10 PM	#7
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Love the hissing. For some, it might be annoying. For me, I'd welcome it. Pull up to a stoplight only to have Mustang or ricer pull up next to you. They rev it. You rev it w/ a hiss. They say, "crap." and continue to give you a blank stare wondering how badly they'd be beat. I reaaaaaaally want a turbo, supercharger, or more likely a procharger for my Camaro. I read a lot into prochargers a while back and found they were pretty good works of art that really pushed out a lot of extra hp.

10-12-2007, 01:40 PM	#8
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Okay...time to reroute the thread a little...I've heard the opposite - that Prochargers make good power, but aren't very reliable at all...So I've been concequently looking into Vortech... Something about Turbo's just don't sit well with me...BUT if I did get one, it'd probably be an STS. That's what's on the car in my first post. that's the hiss of an STS kit.... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-12-2007, 01:56 PM	#9
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Dragon, it doesn't drown out the v8 rumble. You know that a hiss on a rice burner makes it faster than normal. Take the power gains it has and slap it on something that produces more power as a base. A Rice burner plus turbo can run 13's if lucky. Imagine what it can do for a Camaro. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

10-12-2007, 02:15 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I know...But, (I don't know when the mentality was drilled into me) Turbos have always been associated with Ricers to me...whereas Superchargers were "always meant for Muscle cars" - If I could erase that mentality, Turbos are the logical choice - they offer the roadability (low low-end torque) of centrifugals...but when you pound it, they tend to offer more overall torque, and more useable horsepower (not just peak).... (sigh) __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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