Turbo 'Pshhh'

[Mike1405]

Morning all,

Had the LCR 3 days now and loving it more and more! I have smoothed and drilled the airbox so getting a nice 'pshh' sound however it isn't very loud. Is there anyway i can increase the noise without changing the hyperboost valve? I know the easiest way is to fit a 'dump' valve but the hyperboost valve really reduces lag so wanna keep that! Would changing the standard pannel filter do the trick?

 

[olliep]

honestly never heard of a 'hyperboost' valve, but putting a green cotton panel filter will increase the noise from the dv. Honestly this has been covered so many times, let me first welcome you to SCN and second advise the use of the search facility.

 

[Mike1405]

thanks for the reply, its just a replacement diverter valve really that was fitted when the map was done.

Will go search now, ta

 

[olliep]

taking the carpet out from under the bonnet made a big difference on mine... worth a try

 

[Mike1405]

Ah yes i suppose that would work removing the sound proofing, does this cause any other problems, ie increased heat in the engine bay?

 

[JamJay]

Some say that the heat can have adverse effects on the bonnet paintwork but I have yet to see any proof myself.

If you want a louder Ptshhhh, then the best route is an open cone air filter, fit a new DV (sounds like you have a new one), Turbo Inlet Pipe & then remap it.

I think the loudest Ptshhh-ing Leons have been those with the above mods and a TurboSmart Dual Port Kompact DV.

 

[olliep]

not noticed any engine temp issues. bonnet doestn really get noticably hotter

 

[MrBen2k7]

Get a Green Cotton pannel filter, and run a cold air feed to it.

 

[jordyboy004]

i looked at running a new cold air feed to my air box but couldnt find an easy way through. wanted it to be as low to the ground as poss but a route from box to floor is not that easy. unless im missing something?

 

[MrBen2k7]

i looked at running a new cold air feed to my air box but couldnt find an easy way through. wanted it to be as low to the ground as poss but a route from box to floor is not that easy. unless im missing something?

There is a guide on here i belive.... also.... if you look through the Readers Rides section, you'll stumble accross them.

 

[Punch IT!]

Remove the bonnet...

 

[MrBen2k7]

like this Roode boi

http://www.blackjackzero.com/pictures/no_bonnet.jpg

 

[Mike1405]

haha I bet that would do the trick!

It's funny I always used to associate the 'psshh' with chavs and now I have a turbo I doing the same! The LCr can get away with it though, at least it's not a Nova!

Removed the sound proofing under the bonnet has made a big difference. Will run a co9ld air feed into the bottom of the box and a green cotton panel filter and that should do the trick.

 

[MrBen2k7]

Yeh, I love it, Even in my TDi, I love the Turbo Whistle... i dont get the Pshhhh as I cant get a DV on my tractor diesel but... ahh well!

 

[Mr Roboto]

Open cone filter & 007P

A remap would also increase sound.

 

[Mike1405]

It's almost loud enough , have got a remap to 265 and love it!

 

[speedsix]

Metal closed filters make a louder noise than open ones, so in order of noise;

Remap
Enclosed metal filter i.e RamAir
007P
Remove bonnet sound deadening