Remove sound proofing?

[Chris.200]

Thinking of removing all the sound proofing as I love the noise and the drama of the naturally aspirated 4 pot. Anyone know the best place to start? Rarely do long journeys and don't generally use the radio so the noise isn't an issue

 

[RSRowe]

To be honest. Removing the sound deadening was the worst thing I did - though the car is stripped.
The boot floor vibrates from the noise of the exhaust. It’s behind annoying

If you want some more noise, fit an induction kit

 

[Chris.200]

Thanks, perhaps I'll leave the boot flooring in then! "The worst thing I have ever done" suggests it's not the best idea!

Have looked at induction kits but most cone filters available seem to have no cold air feed/ completely exposed in the engine bay, which can't bode well for performance (I believe).

 

[RSRowe]

The ktec one utilises some original pipe work in order to draw in cold air.

Unless you’re using it on track, I really wouldn’t bother on a road car, as all you’ll do is make everything rattle.
There is patches of bonded deadening dotted around the car, but I think most of the noise suppression comes from the foam under the carpets.

A simple way of getting some more volume inside, is to drop the rear seats

 

[bedoef]

If you want more noise, get the Toyosport manifold. Cheap enough that it's hard to ignore, and the car will sound miles better!

 

[Chris.200]

Thanks for the suggestions. If my car passes it's mot in 6 weeks (1% chance ), I'll look at putting in the ktec induction. Flexis are almost shot, so will do the Toyo manifold at the same time.

 

[bedoef]

Thanks for the suggestions. If my car passes it's mot in 6 weeks (1% chance ), I'll look at putting in the ktec induction. Flexis are almost shot, so will do the Toyo manifold at the same time.

I have heard some tuners recommend leaving the stock airbox on for power, as it seems to be the best one besides a V6. Ask around with a few tuning houses (independent from Ktec, etc) and see what they say.

 

[J90RDN]

I have heard some tuners recommend leaving the stock airbox on for power, as it seems to be the best one besides a V6. Ask around with a few tuning houses (independent from Ktec, etc) and see what they say.

I agree that most induction kits would be a waste of money. However, I experimented with a CDA and noticed a marginal increase in power, and the sound was amazing. It had a cold air feed. Have an R3 now and that definitely gives a nice increase with a very direct cold air feed.

 

[youngarthur]

I am replacing some of the sound proofing, as tracks are a long way for me,( SPA 1200miles), and at 80 years old, I need to preserve any hearing I have left!.

 

[av4625]

I am replacing some of the sound proofing, as tracks are a long way for me,( SPA 1200miles), and at 80 years old, I need to preserve any hearing I have left!.

I have a 197 with no sound proofing with toyo mani and nonres scorpion cat back, I would not like to drive that to SPA