Elise induction noise

[baddie]

Sorry to go over induction topic again, but wanted to hear from people with experience. Need to help my mate get a better noise out of his Elise. I think a hammer-edged "bark" at high revs, like a BDR or DFV would be good. Would a K&N do the trick, or is it just more of the same noise? He doesn't want to spend a lot of money, and extra power is not a huge priority.

Thanks

[Trixster]

I'd be quite interested in replys to this too as I'm looking to get a Hurricane induction kit for my s2 next month (can't quite stretch to a new exhaust yet - that's gonna be the summer's purchase!). There seem to be plenty of videos on google with example exhaust noises but I can't find any where there's just an induction kit fitted. Anyone got any vids?

[Esprit]

I can vouch for the hurricane.... adds a couple of bhp (maybe) but tranforms the noise. Best when combined with a sports exhaust, but I had my hurricane in an isolation for a while and it made a WORLD of difference.... gave lovely, sharp induction roar when you went WOT.... you'll be driving everywhere like a madman to hear it

ITG is probably much the same, probably a SLIGHTLY more subtle sound, more carbon and twice the price. I got the carbon hurricane because I wanted the "look" and it was a fantastic purchase

[Esprit]

Trixster said:

There seem to be plenty of videos on google with example exhaust noises but I can't find any where there's just an induction kit fitted. Anyone got any vids?

www.jsr.com/~dinks/Misc/George/Larini%20Comparisons/Larini%20Driveby.WMV

Ok, so it's my Larini exhaust, but the car has a hurricane.... you can really hear it when the car is oncoming, especially when the camera is on the nearside of the car.... but hopefully it gives some idea.

[TIPPER]

My S1 came fitted with a Motobuild zorst and K&N. It makes the sort of noise you're describing although I would describe as more of a howl than a bark . Not too sure about the K&N waggling about in that hot engine bay though so may upgrade to either Hurricane or ITG at some time.

[dr al]

if you want a quick demo of good induction roar, disconect the hose from the throtle body side of your air filter, and leave it detached. safe enough to run it like that for 5 minutes (as long as it's not too dusty or raining) and you'll be treated to a sample of exactly how lovely induction roar can sound!

beats exhaust noise hands down in my book! - with the advantage that it doesn't sound any different from normal when cruising on the motorway.

A.

[Esprit]

dr al said:

beats exhaust noise hands down in my book! - with the advantage that it doesn't sound any different from normal when cruising on the motorway.

Agree to a certain point, but also a properly designed sports exhaust will also behave the same. Mine on a trailling throttle maybe MARGINALLY louder than standard.... open the throttle and let it rev free and all hell breaks loose

[ayjay]

My last elise had the ultimate combination,,, a hurricane and a eliseparts zorst.... fantastic noise!... you can really hear the induction and the zorst just howls with plenty of pops and bangs on trailing throttle (even with the cat in place).

The toxic frog has a big bore manifold, cat rep pipe (although the sportscat is going back in very soon), janspeed zorst and ITG carbon induction kit... still very loud but no popping or banging and the sound is not as nice... the ITG is way quieter than the Hurricane and the Janspeed sounds like an old man farting...

If I was going again,,, i would save the money from the ITG to the hurricane and put the dosh into an eliseparts exhaust (more expensive than most others, but beautifully built, light and very loud)

[shangani]

If you want more noise in the car - get a hurricane or the ebay one which is like a hurricane for £69 (Piooly sells them). The induction roar is really noticeable. If you want your neighbours to hear the car - get a sports exhaust. Inside the car, my Larini is not as noticeable as it is outside, unlike induction sounds that really make the interior noise immediately louder. The k/n will probably reduce the power. The ebay one is the best value for a closed system.

>> Edited by shangani on Tuesday 11th April 09:48

[iccees]

Great video Esprit, just one thing, shame that the suspension squeek is so prominant in the background

[piooly]

This is the Piooly kit Shanghi mentioned. Over 60 kits now sold with all positive feedback. It will bring the noise you are looking for. At £63.99, they cant be beat !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lotus-Elise-S1-

[cej]

Esprit said:

I can vouch for the hurricane.... adds a couple of bhp (maybe) but tranforms the noise. Best when combined with a sports exhaust, but I had my hurricane in an isolation for a while and it made a WORLD of difference.... gave lovely, sharp induction roar when you went WOT.... you'll be driving everywhere like a madman to hear it ITG is probably much the same, probably a SLIGHTLY more subtle sound, more carbon and twice the price. I got the carbon hurricane because I wanted the "look" and it was a fantastic purchase

I have the carbon Hurricane as well and a sports exhaust. The sound is great. Highly recommended

[baddie]

Thanks guys, will let you know how he get's on

[Esprit]

ayjay said:

The toxic frog has a big bore manifold, cat rep pipe (although the sportscat is going back in very soon), janspeed zorst and ITG carbon induction kit... still very loud but no popping or banging and the sound is not as nice... the ITG is way quieter than the Hurricane and the Janspeed sounds like an old man farting...

Heard my first Janspeed on the weekend and I HATED it. In NZ, most Elises are either stock-exhausted or have custom setups locally made... the Janspeed REALLY didn't take my fancy at all! I've heard their later exhausts are nicer sounding though.... everyone keeps commenting at trackdays that they LOVE the sound of the Larini though.... I'm SO happy with it, I don't think I'd consifer buying anything else.

[Esprit]

iccees said:

Great video Esprit, just one thing, shame that the suspension squeek is so prominant in the background

Hehe yeah.... well that's why I had to get the Exhaust.... to drown out all the other noises she makes :P

[bogie]

I have the carbon hurricane too - ..shame I cant hear it over the whine of the supercharger

[crazy6]

Is an induction kit something I could install myself? or is there too much potential for me to miss something & mess up my pride and joy. Not mechanical but with some instructions and the right tools I could do some simple work on the car ( I hope ).

[piooly]

The Kit I put the link on for comes with full colour picture fitting instructions. Its quite easy to do, just remove the old air box (socket set will be enother to do that job) and then fit the induction kit, The only tool you need to fit that is a screw driver, its that simple and pretty much imposible to mess up.

[RIXGE]

Hurricane on mine too, 111R, with stage two, you just wana hear that roar over and over and ....... don`t think its any quicker from standstill, although initial pick up seems sharper, it has most definitely increased the power mid to top end. Can recommend it.

[S Works]

Induction, even with a standard exhaust sounds bloody brilliant. With a sports can it really makes the car. The K-series never sounded so good!

The Hurricane is an excellent piece of kit, as is the ITG. Having had both I can recommend either. The ITG is literally, feather-light and the build quality is absolutely superb. But you pays yer money etc.

As for Janspeed pipes, on my Sport 160 the new Stainless Steel one I had fitted last month has not only made the car run better, the engine rev more freely, and release more power (the old mild steel one was shagged), but the sound is superb. Everyone I know who has heard my car has said how great it sounds both at idle, and at full chat. But then it also has a large bore manifold and CRP