General Engine Question

[James]

Are the carbed A20A1s louder than the EFI A20A2 and A20A3 in general?

[Mantis88LX]

yes

[POS carb]

That all depends on the intake system... most EFI cars with CIA's have a deep growl to them because the noise is basically tuned by the length and diameter of the pipe


but anyways, based on a stock configuration I think the carbed motors would be louder.

[night]

my 89 LXi engine is pretty loud with an open throttle body. the intake tweaks it some, but i like it open.

i'll try to record it tomorrow

[rocky2]

Both engines really suck air in. When checking for vacum leaks with air cleaner off and lines pluged. You have to cover the carb slightly at idle with a rag or even from a foot away it'll suck in starting fliud.

[ACCORD EX]

i heard Efi cars are more silent ! but don't know about honda's ! my friend 's 4th gen civic EFI doesn't make any sound when on !

MIKE

[shepherd79]

i would say yes. i heard a few EFi and they are not as noicy as mine.

[James]

Ok, well just making sure.. When Im in my car you can't hear the engine, but once you open the door it sounds like a mini dieseal.