turbo or throttle bodies [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

BIGS

10-05-09, 01:23 PM

Im having yet another argument about the sound of engines. And imo its nothing more i like to here then a set of throttle bodies sucking away. but then other people say they like the sneezing of a turbo. So this is a poll to see the % of what people like more. Vote away :thumb:

L14MNP

10-05-09, 01:25 PM

GTR FTW lol

JimmyH

10-05-09, 01:29 PM

You can't beat the sound of throttle bodies :thumb:

Turbos are good for power but they sound crap

philip

10-05-09, 01:45 PM

bodies any day of the week, dump valve would do my head in!

Shaun

10-05-09, 01:57 PM

bodies sound amazing, but i have a turbo so i voted turbo :lol:

gaznovalet

10-05-09, 02:14 PM

had both and its turbo or me just voted.

kieran jackson

10-05-09, 02:16 PM

throttle bodies all the way

kiwinova

10-05-09, 04:51 PM

I have had a turbo before and dont get me wrong the sound is great, but when you compere it to bodies the is just nothing in it, bodies will always excel over the sound of a turbo

vaughanmc

10-05-09, 04:53 PM

TB's all the way for me - Nothing like the sound of them or old Carbs!

Mind you the noise of a Turbo boosting away sounds good but no match for TB's etc :D

wilson_sri

10-05-09, 04:56 PM

bodies any day of the week, dump valve would do my head in!
Then dont run one ;) I dont have one, the turbo chatter sounds the nuts. Even though its not meant to be good for it, i couldnt care less when i let off the go button :cool:

Turbo for me aswell!

stupot89

10-05-09, 05:05 PM

turbo ftw

Nick J

10-05-09, 05:08 PM

Noise wise Carbs/bodies sound the nuts!!!

craig green

10-05-09, 05:12 PM

bodies any day of the week, dump valve would do my head in!

It's not like a dump valve is optional or anything!

Turbo all the way! Faaaaarrr more torque, quicker up a drag-strip & quieter typically (though can still sound awesome).

Sadly can be a bit less reliable.

TB's are the best option on track cars however, due to the predictability on throttle mid bend etc & longer gear range a high revving engine will offer. Very loud & anti-social though. Not to mention the extra wear higher revs create.

Rich

10-05-09, 06:22 PM

Turbo chatter and spooling turbos for me :D

Throttle bodies/carbs dont sound too bad either though lol

Benn

10-05-09, 06:26 PM

Full chat sounds great.

Matt

10-05-09, 06:27 PM

Squealing turbo and fluttering wastegate :cool:

Rickardo

10-05-09, 07:34 PM

Turbo all the way.. :thumb:

twistysnovagte

10-05-09, 07:58 PM

Burgo's grinder power,5th wheel :D lol

PS screaming TB's for me:thumb:

philip

10-05-09, 08:34 PM

cant beat sound of atmo engines in the rally cars.:cool:

i know i dont have to run a dumpvalve;)

blue_peg_16v

10-05-09, 10:55 PM

after having both the turbo and carbs in mine id have to say turbo, the xe on carbs sounded the muts and the dump valve can be anoying but imo the extra power and torque are amazing so id go turbo

Ernie

10-05-09, 10:57 PM

T/B's FTW for me.
The noise just makes you want it more.

Stuart

10-05-09, 10:58 PM

the sound of burgo at full chat is emmense

BIGS

10-05-09, 10:59 PM

after having both the turbo and carbs in mine id have to say turbo, the xe on carbs sounded the muts and the dump valve can be anoying but imo the extra power and torque are amazing so id go turbo

Yes but were not on about power or speed. this is just on sound. id rather drive a 1.3 t40 or on tb's then a big 2ltr turbo round town :)

blue_peg_16v

10-05-09, 11:01 PM

Yes but were not on about power or speed. this is just on sound. id rather drive a 1.3 t40 or on tb's then a big 2ltr turbo round town :)

very true if its sound tbs allday long

Stuart

10-05-09, 11:03 PM

pfft Carbs (real ones like weber/dellllorto/SU, not gay bike ones) make a mans noise!

Joe Richardson

10-05-09, 11:06 PM

Turbo all the way:thumb:

You can't beat the sound of a dumpvalve and chatter:)

MK999

10-05-09, 11:11 PM

Turbo all the way:thumb:

You can't beat the sound of a dumpvalve and chatter:)

dumpvalve AND chatter? lol

I'm gonna go with undecided myself, the sound of a set of TB's burbling away is awesome, but a seriously high power turbo just makes the kind of sound that makes you think satan just woke up in the exhaust manifold (and has a cold), and his alarm wasn't due to go off for another hour. TB's are a fighter jet, turbo is a nuclear bomb lol

letvalva

11-05-09, 12:34 PM

turbo all the way,nice and stealthy till ya plant the loud button down and get 30 psi firing ya down the road with big flames popping out the screamer pipe, miles better than tb's imo

wwmnw

11-05-09, 01:01 PM

Throttle bodies FTMFW, Mates car has them on (Stripped out drag/road car) and when he took me out in it i got wet, very very wet, Only downside is at high revs it is very very loud, had to cover my ears at one point as it echos inside the car.

Welsh Dan

11-05-09, 01:25 PM

I voted Burgo because I prefer the noise from a turbo's small engine, or tb'd/carbed big one.

Jack

11-05-09, 01:38 PM

6 cylinders or GTFO

Of the two, hmm. I loved the noise of Ernie's track car screaming up and down the road when he took me for a ride (oo-er), but I also like how my Celica sounds like a tornado when on WOT.

I'd probably err towards the TBs for roaring power rather than the sucking of a turbo... BUT you can't beat 6 cylinder goodness. Full throttle and firing all 6 at max chat is the best sound EVAR :cool:

Oh, and LOL at all the chavtastic dv and "wastegate chatter" comments lol

stuartyj21

11-05-09, 01:43 PM

has to TBs, everytime...

Pistol Pete

11-05-09, 02:06 PM

Tough choice, but i voted for turbos. IMO, i would rather have a car that has some progressive power, rather than a slap in the face of a turbo. Having said that i have been in a few turbo'd cars, my mates FQ EVO 8 comes to mind, and that is **** the bed quick!!

muzzy

11-05-09, 02:31 PM

TB's or Carbs all day long!

kevster

11-05-09, 02:38 PM

i like both its a hard one , i must say i do miss the turbo feelin

BIGS

11-05-09, 04:26 PM

lol I wonder who has edited MY thread lol

Just for you Jack
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/v6tbs1.jpg

:D

Southie

11-05-09, 04:36 PM

Here's another to keep him happy :D

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/SOUTHIE01/v6tbs2.jpg

novaload1992

11-05-09, 04:42 PM

looks like throttle bodies have the majority vote :thumb:

BIGS

11-05-09, 04:43 PM

Of course they would, they are far better :D

peester

11-05-09, 05:05 PM

i voted tb's of the poll choice ; thats why im getting some fitted myself..

but the king is V8 and 'charger.
dont believe me?:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW52JGR1db8&feature=PlayList&p=A4F9456D522B2BD4&index=67

BIGS

11-05-09, 05:10 PM

i voted tb's of the poll choice ; obviously, as im getting some fitted myself..

but the king is V8 and 'charger.
dont believe me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW52JGR1db8&feature=PlayList&p=A4F9456D522B2BD4&index=67

+ rep for getting tb's :thumb:

Jack

11-05-09, 05:37 PM

lol I wonder who has edited MY thread lol

Just for you Jack
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/v6tbs1.jpg

:D
I merely improved the poll :D

btw I WANT THOSE SPARK PLUG COVERS! Well some like them. Opel or even better Chevy ones would be tres desirable :D

Paul

11-05-09, 07:37 PM

turbo, hands down.

Dar

11-05-09, 09:31 PM

At every single rally event I have been to the best sounding cars are usually the Mk1/2 Escorts, all are NA.
F1 engines sound emmence and they are NA.
All the best sounding engines are NA.

So it's not a question turbo or NA (TB's) but rather how many cylinders!

v12 FTW

Stuart

11-05-09, 09:49 PM

MK999

11-05-09, 09:56 PM

I'm gonna put myself in the stocks by saying high power Jap turbos sound immense lol

Dar

11-05-09, 09:57 PM

Dunno... the Meteor was pretty gay sounding compared to the Merlin... Just about the only time F/I wins!
Steam engines also sound good, but we are talking automotive options.
and the Rover with the Meteor engine in dosen't count! Or Lee's Vito.

craig green

11-05-09, 09:59 PM

Is it me or does that master cylinder on the V6 (mk1 Astra??) look LARGE?

Theres a few comments of smack in the face power delivery from turbo's. A correctly chosen charger would provide lag free performance if desired. Many people chase lots of PSi & big numbers so end up with a peaky delivery, something you will always have from a smaller engine chasing big engine output figures.

In an ideal world, I'd have a different Nova for each day of the week, so choosing n/a or boost is merely a matter of when,not if. LOL

Stuart

11-05-09, 10:05 PM

Steam engines also sound good, but we are talking automotive options.
and the Rover with the Meteor engine in dosen't count! Or Lee's Vito.

what about the Scimitar with a Merlin in it? lol

MK999

11-05-09, 10:14 PM

what about the Scimitar with a Merlin in it? lol

You mean the rover SD? lol or are there 2 with those engines in? :confused:

Dar

11-05-09, 10:16 PM

You mean the rover SD? lol or are there 2 with those engines in? :confused:
Google "JOHN DODD BEAST"

Stuart

11-05-09, 10:18 PM

lol roller/scimitatr.... very similar

MK999

11-05-09, 10:29 PM

Found youtube vids and theres also a related link to a 3000bhp 1million dollar 55 Chevy, the owner wouldn't let the presenter floor it though lol

sparkie1401

11-05-09, 10:51 PM

bodies any day of the week, dump valve would do my head in!

ive had myturbo inc. dump valve nearly 3years and it doesnt do my head in! plus they are great for making old ladies drop their shopping

and JimmyH Turbos do NOT sound crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TURBO for me, but i may have my XE on Bodies this time next year so ill have a better opinion by than as to which i prefer

Dar

11-05-09, 10:54 PM

plus they are great for making old ladies drop their shopping
OMG! It was you:mad: You owe my Nan 6 eggs!

MK999

11-05-09, 10:55 PM

ive had myturbo inc. dump valve nearly 3years and it doesnt do my head in! plus they are great for making old ladies drop their shopping

On a slightly off topic note, SPI's at 5k (and by extensions 20mph) are great for disapproving looks from elderly people, and everyone else actually lol

wwmnw

11-05-09, 10:57 PM

lol I wonder who has edited MY thread lol

Just for you Jack
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/b17ova/v6tbs1.jpg

:D

What the ****?

Don't tell me that is two 1 litre 3 cylinder engines put together to make a 2 litre 6 cylinder.

MK999

11-05-09, 10:59 PM

What the ****?

Don't tell me that is two 1 litre 3 cylinder engines put together to make a 2 litre 6 cylinder.

Um, that's a V6, they have 2 heads.

sparkie1401

11-05-09, 10:59 PM

OMG! It was you:mad: You owe my Nan 6 eggs!

PMSL fooking brilliant

im sorry, would she like some free range replacements as a good will jesture?lol lol lol lol lol lol

Stuart

11-05-09, 11:00 PM

What the ****?

Don't tell me that is two 1 litre 3 cylinder engines put together to make a 2 litre 6 cylinder.

I guess technically not a million miles away as the V6's are classed as "small block" lol

wwmnw

11-05-09, 11:01 PM

Um, that's a V6, they have 2 heads.

lol I fail, Is it powering the front wheels?

Dar

11-05-09, 11:02 PM

PMSL fooking brilliant

im sorry, would she like some free range replacements as a good will jesture?lol lol lol lol lol lol
Nope, she said she wants you to fit your dump valve on to her mobility scooter:cool:

sparkie1401

11-05-09, 11:18 PM

Nope, she said she wants you to fit your dump valve on to her mobility scooter:cool:

consider it done

That cheered me up so much i sent ya some REP!