Why do boxer engines sound different

My buddy has an '05 STi and I agree, they can get drone-y for long drives. Put a highly unequal length manifold on your miata with a turbo and it will sound like a subaru. All times are GMT The time now is Join us now! Mark Forums Read. Car Talk Discussions relating directly to cars that do not fit any other forum. Topics may include those that might be found in a typical car magazine.

Page 1 of 3. Thread Tools. Boxer Rumble on an Inline 4? Find More Posts by cmurphy Find More Posts by ambystom Quote: Originally Posted by ambystom01 Even with equal length headers, Subarus still sound different than their inline 4 counterparts.

Analogeezer Wheels flew off. Find More Posts by Analogeezer. Quote: Originally Posted by Analogeezer I dunno, to me Subies sound like overgrown VW's, flat sixes sound great, flat fours not so great. Quote: Originally Posted by cmurphy I will agree with on on the S, it isn't that bad at all. Lavid New-tral. Find More Posts by Lavid Quote: Originally Posted by Lavid Boxer rumble for the win. FunWheelDrive Third gear. Quote: Originally Posted by cmurphy I'm not sure about performance, but it's not really a big concern for me.

SmittyNC Fifth gear. Find More Posts by mrpresident. LoanShark Lost my brakes. Regardless of the specialized maintenance, they do offer a unique sound and good performance.

There are many differences between a boxer engine and your more standard V or inline engines, but what most people care about is the performance. The newer 2. Sign up to get the latest performance and luxury automotive news, delivered to your inbox daily! I agree to receive emails from Motor Authority. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy. Contribute: Send us a tip Contact the editor. Share This Article:. Follow Us Today:. The timing change logic is slightly different from model to model.

This slight difference means that some vehicles have different noises. The noise is not harmful to the engine or exhaust system. It's important to note that during normal driving this mapping is ignored. Not a member of our CarTalk Community yet? Waddaya waiting for! Click here and become part of a great group. Get the Car Talk Newsletter. Subaru says: The new engines, especially the four-cylinders, are extremely efficient so they have very low friction.

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