The sound of IDAs instead of turbo

[maui]

Maybe it's me but the sound of 48s and 3in muff from my big heads and cam 2.5 engine with loud gears is so cool. It might not be as fast as a turbo but jus cuz the sound to me makes it just as fast. Specially late at night wen you trying for wake up the dead. What you think.

[David Ward]

100% agree.  This is one of the reasons I haven't taken the plunge yet to go with a turbo.  I simply prefer the sound of a well-tuned, deep-breathing IDA engine.  I also like the "instant" throttle response.

[KAFUR1]

Dont get me wrong The 48's sound really good  But a turbo bug sounds  WAY meaner    _ !

[martin]

I've heard the comment that the open turbo exhaust made it sound more like a V8 than a bug.

[KAFUR1]

Well  somebody is in for a big surprise !    

[S/P4884]

 I'd have to agree that the sound of a high compression VW with an open stinger is pretty awesome!!

[Miller Brothers]

   yeah, I'll have to agree with "Buggy Mike",  I love the exhaust note of the naturally aspirated VW engines. They sound so sweet. Especially when the  driver hits the shift points just right,  and engine's pulling so hard. Just awesome as they go through the eight mile, haulin' the mail. LOL

[fifty-five]

I've got a open header turbo car it sounds great to me, but I still like the sound of a well tuned n/a car better.

[VW NOT V8]

It's a damn shame that you guys limit yourself. Personally, I prefer that harmonious sound of a supercharged engine.

http://www.cal-look.com/forum/image-and-video-galleries/brm-sounds/msg181041/#msg181041

Should you prefer, then listen to the fuel surge of of the Australia based supercharged ACVW drag car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAI2uBxzIXE

[Bruce Amacker]

I'd take the turbo any day.  I had one years ago in a rail and will never forget how sweet it sounded with an open pipe...

[superdrag]

There's no denying that turbos have FAAAAR more potential for speed over NA.  But, for me, and I'm not trying to start an argument here or anything, but for me, fast NA cars have a lot more cool factor.

 There's this:  "An 11 second car?  Cool.  Oh, it's a turbo?  Whatever."

Then there's this:  "An 11 second car?  Cool."

[RPM Tim]

Superdrag said it all. Of course turbo cars are fast ,but, nothing like the growl of some big dual throat carbs. Just raw and mean  
  but.....

Ok, so this isn't a video, it's audio, but someone a while back posted this here, I think in 2004 and it has always been a favorite of mine.  It just sounds bad-arse.  If I remembered correctly it's 1953 Formula One 1500cc supercharged BRM V16.  I've had these links saved off in my favorites.  I think the in car and loud pass are my favorites.

In car (short clip)
http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-incar.mp3

Loud pass
http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-loudpass.mp3

 1500cc!! That in-car makes me happy  

[1836vw]

I like the sound of Hilborns on a VW with the fuel that makes you cry.

[John P]

I LOVE the sound of IDAs. So much so, in fact, that switching from a "turbo"/ Fat-Boy type muffler to a single Quiet Pack actually improved the driving experience, IMHO, as it dampened the exhaust note a little bit which allowed me to hear more of the IDAs.

Which is why I like the stock muffler on my '71 911, because it enables me to hear the IDA-like Zeniths more.

I've got a open header turbo car it sounds great to me, but I still like the sound of a well tuned n/a car better.

That being said, for the reasons noted above, Conklin's Turbo '67 sounds bad ass. More "top fuel V8" than anything German. Guten Himmel!

My 1.5 cents.

JP

[garyj]

That being said, for the reasons noted above, Conklin's Turbo '67 sounds bad ass. More "top fuel V8" than anything German. Guten Himmel! Shocked

My 1.5 cents.

JP
I still say Dave should have just built another car...But what do I know?!?!

[fiatdude]

Guess u can tell which I perfer lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEiwhEYzpw

Was over at the Riverside International Raceway Museum today and they had  a Gurney Eagle V8 setting there with 4 48 IDA's on it -- Now that was music to hear when one of those go screaming by

with about 10-15 Masseratis laying around -- this is the one I fell in love with

[fifty-five]

Guess u can tell which I perfer lol

h I perferhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEiwhEYzpw

I like it! I can't hear your turbo very much, mine whistles loud. What makes some whistle louder than others?

[fifty-five]

Not the best video to hear it, but its the only one I know of with it running.

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=1MDFoi_G40s

[Ohio Tom (DdK)]

great topic..
mY .02c..

I absolutly love the sound of my 2276 race motor.
12.6/1, IDA's with 44 vents. Ti valves, 2" header.
Runs consistent 11.80's in my superbeetle drag car.
I love the way I can hit the key and she's idleing right away, perfect lope too. Wuuump, Wuuump, Wummp, pocketa, pocketa, pocketa, Wuuump, wuuump, wuuump.
for some reason I love the way a well tuned N/A race motor idles. I have been listening to them most of my life.
To me, the idle is as important as any sound. That's the one folks hear when you cruise up to staging lanes and check out your ride.
It's a matter of pride and showing that I have a well tuned motor.
Instant throttle respons too.
It sounds all mean and Loud, but really it's a pussy cat to drive aroun the pits.  The Loudness lets folks know what's up...
Ready at a tap of the throttle...

Now... Last season, I installed my new 2332cc Turbo motor. It's over-cammed, and very large intake. It runs10.80's on 13psi (so far).
And I love every pass the car makes.
However, the idle sucks due to big cam and large intake. The midrange is super soggy. Crusing around the pits sounds mean as hell, but is a super bitch to drive.

But, going down the track, it's always more quiet than my competition, so not many can enjoy that sound.
Sounds great inside the car thou...
I have kind of associated "going fast" with "turbo sound" That I have learned to love it..

But ....I still think I'm partial to the sound of a well tuned, N/A high compression, IDA motor.

[veedubowen]

Guess u can tell which I perfer lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEiwhEYzpw

Was over at the Riverside International Raceway Museum today and they had  a Gurney Eagle V8 setting there with 4 48 IDA's on it -- Now that was music to hear when one of those go screaming by

with about 10-15 Masseratis laying around -- this is the one I fell in love with

My dad used to drive a riley as his daily drive up untill about 15 years ago, an RMA sedan, Ill always have a bit of a soft spot for them.

[Squirmn German]

Even though I am a turbo guy, I ran carbs for many years. I like the sound of both but honestly, my taste for open stingers has disappeared. Kinda annoying to me now, lol.

[volksguy]

Ide rather hear in my engine compartment a 2L engine with 48 IDA's, Magnaflow 3" muffler, and ive had turbo VWs, but to me, for daily driving, ide preffer the 2L on 48's

[JVance]

I like the sound of both but honestly, my taste for open stingers has disappeared. Kinda annoying to me now, lol.

It gets old really quick when the dB is greater than the trap speed

[jgerock]

I have a copy of the older Gene Berg "home videos" VHS tape which includes footage of some old races.  The best parts are watching the Black '67 Berg car racing down the track piloted by Gary.   There are both exterior and interior videos - kind of primitive but the sound of that Berg motor with the modified IDA's and large I.D. exhaust is amazing every time I watch it.

[superdrag]

Didn't Berg's car run like 9500 rpm? 

[jgerock]

I don't know but the in-car video was LOUD, especially after Gary messed up the tranny on multiple runs.  The trans was whining so bad you couldn't hear the engine shut down at the end of the run.

[speed7]

I prefer the smooth powerfull sound of a set of IDA's on a good race motor more than the all the turbo's I heard up to now , allthough Turbo can be faster (when they run well).
And I don't see myself going to work with a turboed bug !

[JVance]

And I don't see myself going to work with a turboed bug !

That's too bad because turbo'd daily-drivers are a bloody riot!

[GaryW]

I Love the sound of IDAs over turbo anyday, and thats my opinion.
I've never owned a turbo powered bug but heard quite a few. I got my first set of 48 IDAs from "Claudes Buggies" (yep its been a while), back then the whole kit, with manifolds and linkage was a whopping $350.00. Love the sound when you rev 'em up and especially love that sound coupled with a Gene Berg early 1.48 close ratio 3rd gear at about 3000 rpms when the gear is singing/whining and then nail it.

[Kevin Alexander]

anyone got any sound/video clips of IDAs talking back at you? I want me a set so bad but unfortunatly all I have ever owned are IDFs.

[RPM Tim]

      This one's in the toolbar on the bottom of you're screen, and
     has decent audio 
   
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gssvLg5nBFY

[bowen71]

IDA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoX_dArdHbM
TURBO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlBJPC7Bcao&feature=related

[Kevin Alexander]

Dont know whos car this is but at about 55 seconds into the video you can hear the IDAs talking big time. Makes me have chills!! I got to get a set of them, heck with 44 idfs.!! Its worth $1000 just for the sound. HAHA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBWmqlZK3M8&feature=related