DIY - Free Intake Sound changer mod - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mo707 · 12-21-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes

I had a feeling you were talking about that one, let us know how it goes, looks like it might just be a pipe that just connects them, not sure if foam is inside.

I was thinking the same thing but ill take a look tomorrow.
BTW did anyone notice MPG loss doing this or is it just that im a horrible driver?

I<3Twisties · 12-21-2012, 02:09 AM

Shouldn't affect mpg at all since it's only diverting sound to the cabin. Love this little mod btw.

Wes · 12-21-2012, 02:31 AM

Yeah you're probably just on the throttle more to hear the sound therefore affecting mpg, i know i am lol

86•BRZ · 12-21-2012, 02:53 AM

Oh c'mon. There is no way this can affect mpg!

jeebus · 12-21-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 86•BRZ

Oh c'mon. There is no way this can affect mpg!

I had to giggle too

UncreativeOne · 02-18-2013, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the DIY!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBodyMassage

Could someone do this and get one of the decibel meter apps for their phone and measure before and after?

Just did it and got the app read it as 2 dB louder at 5000 rpms. Haven't taken it for a drive yet so I can't speak to that and I'm not sure about how accurate the app is, but there seemed to be a difference to me.

norsamerican · 02-18-2013, 08:25 PM

i wonder what would happen if i modified a duck call and plugged it into the firewall......

brrrrrrrroooooooooooooooOOOooOOOOOOOQUAAAAAAACCCKK KKKK

Double4Free · 02-22-2013, 11:00 PM

Did it. Sounds nice. Can hear the tap tap tap from my engine more though at idle :|

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Readytoxplod · 04-02-2013, 07:18 PM

I hear more tapping at idle too but that's because you hear more engine noise. I like it. FYI the soundtube just pops out from the rubber hose, moving it back and forth helped me. And also, there is foam inside along with a cross section of plastic, and 2 small foam pieces (on the sides). I removed all foam with a drill-bit and left the plastic cross section. I would recommend leaving the side foam pieces for others, they're small and could maybe reduce the idle tapping? who knows...

Wheelsoffracing · 04-03-2013, 10:17 PM

I did this mod yesterday and I would describe the sound difference as maybe slightly louder but more mechanical. I like it. Reminds me of some of the older (60's & older) sports cars. The side foam came out with a touch of the drill bit and the foam piece down on the plastic cross section just pulled out with needle nose pliers. I saved this foam plug in case I wanted to put it back, but I don't think so.

Gopherboy6956 · 04-04-2013, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _hollywood

Does this get rid of that duck quack sound in betweens shifts? hard to describe but its a weird sound that my car does....

I have that same sound. Although to me, it sounds more like a old GM horn, very lightly.

Usually only in 2nd or 3rd shifting.

Anyways, I have full perrin intake and i've capped that tube, so I doubt it has anything to do with that.

Osiris · 04-04-2013, 01:42 AM

I did this mod a while ago, It definitely changes the sound a bit, but after adding my Invidia N1 I can't even hear the sound tube. All the sound is behind me. No complaints.

lxsedan · 06-14-2013, 09:17 PM

anyone ever find out if in the elbow before the one that goes into the firewall if there is cotton ball and whatnot as well?

Boosted · 06-21-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lxsedan

anyone ever find out if in the elbow before the one that goes into the firewall if there is cotton ball and whatnot as well?

No I just checked it has nothing in it, its just a regular plastic elbow.

-Alex

02-22-2013, 11:00 PM	#36
Double4Free Ashes to ashes. Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 236 Thanks: 11 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did it. Sounds nice. Can hear the tap tap tap from my engine more though at idle :\| Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ It is in change that we find purpose.

04-02-2013, 07:18 PM	#37
Readytoxplod Tire Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm+snail Location: NC Mtns Posts: 152 Thanks: 43 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I hear more tapping at idle too but that's because you hear more engine noise. I like it. FYI the soundtube just pops out from the rubber hose, moving it back and forth helped me. And also, there is foam inside along with a cross section of plastic, and 2 small foam pieces (on the sides). I removed all foam with a drill-bit and left the plastic cross section. I would recommend leaving the side foam pieces for others, they're small and could maybe reduce the idle tapping? who knows... __________________ 322whp/273wtq

04-03-2013, 10:17 PM	#38
Wheelsoffracing Senior Member $Wheelsoffracing's Avatar$ Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Posts: 102 Thanks: 113 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did this mod yesterday and I would describe the sound difference as maybe slightly louder but more mechanical. I like it. Reminds me of some of the older (60's & older) sports cars. The side foam came out with a touch of the drill bit and the foam piece down on the plastic cross section just pulled out with needle nose pliers. I saved this foam plug in case I wanted to put it back, but I don't think so. __________________
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86•BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: brisbane Posts: 270 Thanks: 46 Thanked 102 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh c'mon. There is no way this can affect mpg!

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04-04-2013, 01:42 AM	#40
Osiris Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: LHC AZ Posts: 83 Thanks: 38 Thanked 47 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did this mod a while ago, It definitely changes the sound a bit, but after adding my Invidia N1 I can't even hear the sound tube. All the sound is behind me. No complaints.

06-14-2013, 09:17 PM	#41
lxsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP Location: Canada Posts: 172 Thanks: 26 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	anyone ever find out if in the elbow before the one that goes into the firewall if there is cotton ball and whatnot as well?

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