What engine will sounds like the Aventador ?

[Fatboyslim]

will do Pines its in progress ..im actually using the LS4 motor from the chassis i got back from roblp a while back. should have pics and video next month

[BigPines]

Very interesting Fatboyslim. Please post a video with the sound when you have it running. Very interested to hear what you come up with.

[Fatboyslim]

I am installing a "flat planed crank" on my LS4 next month this will change the firing order and the exhaust sound dramatically as Ferarri's use them on their V8's. search flat planed crank exhaust sound on youtube. I experimented alot in the last few months and found a "chambered" custom exhaust system gives the V8 a high pitch sound but im sure 180 deg headers with a V8 and flat planed crank will give as nice a sound as you can get from a V8. Just some of my .02 cents hope it helps 

[BigPines]

Actually, the engine in the last video is a 5.5l Twin Turbo V12 (M275). It makes 493HP stock in the S600 (W220) which can be found for around $11K. It sounds great to me!

The M120 is a 6.0L V12 that makes 389HP stock. This engine is found in the '91 - '98 600SEL, 600SELC, CL600 (W140) and the '92 - '01 600SL & SL600 (R129). These cars can be had in the $7K - $9K range.

Love the discussion. Let's keep it going!

[BigPines]

You're right SchulzeA, the VW is actually a W12 not a V12. Sounds great doesn't it?

[AdrianBurton]

http://youtu.be/D-iV59F7E7s

this is what you want then, the Mercedes M120, but be ready the gearbox is going to hurt your feelings.  This engine is capable of 1000lb/ft of tq and that is what destroys gearboxes

and remember this is the engine in the Zonda

[SchulzeA]

VW W12.
Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/F-HDbhgca5g

[BigPines]

Maybe that is why I thought you had an LS3...cause you do!

What don't you like about the v12? Maybe it will be for sale someday?

[tonypaul]

I have alot of plans but just no time to do them in..... I have a LS3 in my garage that I would like to put in the 850i, since I dislike the BMW v12 so much. But right now I dont have the time nor the space to do it.

[BigPines]

That's right, you have an LS4 in your Diablo. Are you planning a project for the V12 or are you going to keep her a BMW?

[tonypaul]

You're right tonypaul, nothing really sounds like a Lamborghini. All you can try to do is get closer by using something that sounds more exotic. Most of the V12s I've heard have that exotic sound.

What are you planning to do with that 850i engine? You currently have an LS3 in your Diablo if I recall correctly.

Do you have any videos that can demonstrate the sound?

My Diablo has a turbo LS4, the V12 is still in my 850i sitting in my driveway. No videos as of now for the v12 maybe when its warmer I can do some.

[BigPines]

You're right tonypaul, nothing really sounds like a Lamborghini. All you can try to do is get closer by using something that sounds more exotic. Most of the V12s I've heard have that exotic sound.

What are you planning to do with that 850i engine? You currently have an LS3 in your Diablo if I recall correctly.

Do you have any videos that can demonstrate the sound?

[tonypaul]

I have a BMW 850i with aftermarket exhaust, and I can tell you it dont sound nothing like a Lambo v12 or v10. But maybe in a midengine setup with shorter exhaust of some type it might sound better..

[BigPines]

I am personally considering a BMW 760li. You can get them for well under $10K and they sound great but they "only" make 440 HP. On the streets, that is plenty of power for me.

[Marcoavent]

That's my problem....... Getting a V12 to 700hp is allot of money and work
My Evo is at 900hp and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg

I also looked at the BMW M3 4.0 V8 engin with supercharge but that's going to cost $20 000

I can buy a complete RS6 for $10 000 and then use the drivetrain aswell