How can I make my exhaust sound like this?

[myles1]

Hey there! Recently I stumbled upon a video of a Fiat 500s exhaust note, and holy hell it sounds glorious given it’s a 4 banger. Surely it’s possible to make the Golf sound similar? Any suggestions would be lovely. I’ve included the video for reference, around 1:40 is the exhaust.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q2zRmgjry5w

Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions!


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[MeltedSolid]

Engine swap.

Unfortunately there are a lot more things that go into engine sound than just the number of cylinders. My exhaust setup is resonator delete and downpipe with stock muffler, and I'm pretty happy with it. A bit burbley and a bit of grunt without being farty at all, but it's nothing compared to that fiat 1.4 and unfortunately I think it's far beyond my control to make it like that.

 

[myles1]

Engine swap.

Unfortunately there are a lot more things that go into engine sound than just the number of cylinders. My exhaust setup is resonator delete and downpipe with stock muffler, and I'm pretty happy with it. A bit burbley and a bit of grunt without being farty at all, but it's nothing compared to that fiat 1.4 and unfortunately I think it's far beyond my control to make it like that.

Damn it. I wonder what makes it sound so good.

 

[MeltedSolid]

Damn it. I wonder what makes it sound so good.

Italian madness.

 

[myles1]

Italian madness.

I've thought about doing a resonator delete but am very worried about drone. Was thinking of going with a Vibrant resonator instead.

 

[MeltedSolid]

As long as you have the stock muffler it's a non issue. It will still be just as quiet as stock but the sound will change. Even with what I've done the wind and tire noise is far louder than any engine noise while cruising.

 

[GLoBaLReBeL]

haha, its actually quiet simple really. They are using un-equal length heads to create a specific sound wave. Coupled with a certain exhaust build it creates that sound that you hear. However, due to this, it also takes away from the horsepower that the system can make.
Do some research on it and you will see what I mean.

 

[cbr600rr]

^very true. Unequal length headers is why most WRXs sound the way they do.

 

[TwinDad]

^very true. Unequal length headers is why most WRXs sound the way they do.

Most WRX engines sound that way because they are boxer engines. Flat crank thats 180 degree split.

 

[MeltedSolid]

Most WRX engines sound that way because they are boxer engines. Flat crank thats 180 degree split.

The unequal length headers do play a big role in it though. That's why the older Subaru engines sound better than the new ones.

 

[Gogo GTI]

The 500 abarth has no muffler. Sadly, a simple muffler delete on our cars wont make it sound as good.

Theres one in my neighborhood and it sounds mean as hell. First time I heard it I turned around and was surprised to see this pipsqueak car rumbling down the road. Its all bark and no bite though. Super impractical as well.


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[Junebugz_GTI10]

I got tired of clicking around a 20min video about a Fiat trying to find the exhaust note...