TVR S2 soundtrack

[Devil2575]

Just watched the TVR S2 Episode of Wheeler dealers. I've seen it before but this time it just struck me how awesome it sounds. Given it has a 2.9 Ford V6 I'm interested as to why it sounds so much better than a Sierra XR4x4i with the same engine. Is it just down to the exhaust system?

[tvrgit]

Basically - yes!

[Devil2575]

In that case Ford really missed a trick. They'd have sold a lot more Sierras if they sounded like that

[greymrj]

Yep, Ford collected all the exhausts together and 'balanced' them. TVR kept the two banks of cylinders separate (which creates the off beat sound) and, supposedly, went for a better 'tuned length' for the pipes which would also deepen the sound. That is how I understand it anyway. Of course a silencer which is only marginal on legal requirements helps as well!!!

[Podie]

Stick somw stainless manifolds and an ACT system on it, and they sound even better.

I still miss the growl of my S3c.

[Kitchski]

Funnily enough my S1 sounds pretty different. It's still got that offbeat howl of the car on WD, but it's much less burbly.

And it pops and bangs like a bd Probably because the injectors are constantly pouring petrol into the cylinders, even on the overrun.

[Podie]

Kitchski said:

Funnily enough my S1 sounds pretty different. It's still got that offbeat howl of the car on WD, but it's much less burbly.

And it pops and bangs like a bd Probably because the injectors are constantly pouring petrol into the cylinders, even on the overrun.

S1 has the 2.8 which, IIRC, has siamese manifolds.

[Kitchski]

Podie said:

S1 has the 2.8 which, IIRC, has siamese manifolds.

Siamese ports in the head, yeah. But that doesn't make any really difference to the noise when it's in the original Ford application and they all sound roughly the same. Noticed the exhaust on the WD car looked like an ACT one too unless I'm mistaken.

[Podie]

Kitchski said:

Podie said:

S1 has the 2.8 which, IIRC, has siamese manifolds.

Siamese ports in the head, yeah. But that doesn't make any really difference to the noise when it's in the original Ford application and they all sound roughly the same. Noticed the exhaust on the WD car looked like an ACT one too unless I'm mistaken.

I should say I assumed it would make a difference.

[Kitchski]

Podie said:

Kitchski said:

Podie said:

S1 has the 2.8 which, IIRC, has siamese manifolds.

Siamese ports in the head, yeah. But that doesn't make any really difference to the noise when it's in the original Ford application and they all sound roughly the same. Noticed the exhaust on the WD car looked like an ACT one too unless I'm mistaken.

I should say I assumed it would make a difference.

To noise, I don't reckon so.

To power on the other hand.....

[Niiige]

My S4c has Cats on it and the sound is pretty good. But I want to get it deeper and louder. Do I need to change the who exhaust system and get stainless jobbies ? If so, any recommendations?

[phillpot]

Thought I read somewhere on a forum (so it must be true) that stainless exhausts give a "tinnier" sound, you need mild steel for a "deeper" sound ?

[Griffinr]

phillpot said:

Thought I read somewhere on a forum (so it must be true) that stainless exhausts give a "tinnier" sound, you need mild steel for a "deeper" sound ?

I read that too but mine went deeper with the stainless.

[Podie]

Niiige said:

My S4c has Cats on it and the sound is pretty good. But I want to get it deeper and louder. Do I need to change the who exhaust system and get stainless jobbies ? If so, any recommendations?

When I had my S3c I had everything from ACT - stainless manifolds, decat and sports exhaust.

[TVR05]

When I had my stainless exhaust fitted, it went from a V6 burble to a deep V8 burble and roars, pops, spits and crackles and I love it. The only problem is, I've had a threatening letter from some mystery spineless neighbour, who obviously doesn't appreciate a great sound!

If it was feasible, I would invite all down for bacon sarnies etc... at my place here in Bristol and look out for that spineless person to coming running out, only to be faced with thunder from the Gods & 100+ Smiling Ser's - if only! Lol...

[phillpot]

TVR05 said:

I would invite all down for bacon sarnies etc...

Just say the word

[S2Mike]

http://www.mijexhaust.com/?gclid=CIqc44KCnLoCFQTHt...

I have been recommended to try these people for an exhaust system. Apparently they create a soundtrack that you can choose what sound you desire, then they make it and fit it. Not sure of any prices but maybe worth a look.

Then everyone round to TVR05 for bacon top up.

Edited by S2Mike on Wednesday 16th October 19:53

[Niiige]

I'm up for the Bristol trip - my neighbours say they like my engine noise.

Maybe not once I've changed it !

I wonder how much your company is Mike ? Would we get a deal if we bought two systems ?

[Scoobimax]

TVR05 said:

If it was feasible, I would invite all down for bacon sarnies etc... at my place here in Bristol and look out for that spineless person to coming running out, only to be faced with thunder from the Gods & 100+ Smiling Ser's - if only! Lol...

Next years EuroTour starting in the south west? ;-)

[AutoAndy]

TVR05 said:

When I had my stainless exhaust fitted, it went from a V6 burble to a deep V8 burble and roars, pops, spits and crackles and I love it. The only problem is, I've had a threatening letter from some mystery spineless neighbour, who obviously doesn't appreciate a great sound!

If it was feasible, I would invite all down for bacon sarnies etc... at my place here in Bristol and look out for that spineless person to coming running out, only to be faced with thunder from the Gods & 100+ Smiling Ser's - if only! Lol...

Just say the word and the boys from Norfolk for a day trip...will be a nice day out in an S.

However, If you still have to remove the exhaust, I will take it off your hands