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Old 09-03-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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in my opinion the twin spark is one the best sounding engines that alfa ever built.it hits a sweet note from 5000rpm onwards .if anyone has any better sounding engines i'd like to hear from you.
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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

Welcome to AO

Alfa V6 sounds awesome as well, deep induction rumble from 2-4K rpm and then loud and raspy exhaust note from 5-7k rpm.

This has got to be one of the nicest sounding Alfa's ever in my opinion:

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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

The V6

Sounds like an angry cat at the top end
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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

Twin sparks, boxer, and V6's all sound rorty. New JTS's over 5k rpm sound good too but more zingy than rorty!! Welcome to AO
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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

I agree the TS is a great sounding engine. I drive with my windows open most of the time just to hear it. I like the different sounds it makes, deep induction till about 3k, then a rasp above 4k. Theres a nice transtion at about 3.5kish were its like it takes in a huge gulp of air before coming on cam...sounds amazing!!!

TBH, I can't think of any other 4pots that sound this good. Scooby's sound nice but not in a way that I think i'd want to floor it purely for the aural pleasure.
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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

I really love the sound of the TS engines. Sounds way better than the current JTS engines. But I prefer the Busso V6 and the Nord engines myself. And the boxers aren't bad either
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V6’s are the one

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Are we ignoring the V8 as found in the Montreal?
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The V8 in the 8C is the best sounding engine
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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

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The V8 in the 8C is the best sounding engine
You're only saying that cause its a Maser engine!

I reckon its the 3.2 V6 they stuck in the Alfa Diva concept car:

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Re: twin spark....best sounding alfa engine?

Originally Posted by selespeed View Post
I really love the sound of the TS engines. Sounds way better than the current JTS engines. But I prefer the Busso V6 and the Nord engines myself. And the boxers aren't bad either
What Hans said.
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The Twin Spark is a great sounding engine and so to is the Boxer
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Diesel - only joking has to be the Arese V6
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V6 everytime for me, welcome by the way.

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Originally Posted by NordicI55 View Post
Twin sparks, boxer, and V6's all sound rorty. New JTS's over 5k rpm sound good too but more zingy than rorty!! Welcome to AO
the new jts has a more metalic sound and is a lot quiter ....maybe a fruity exaust would liven things up.....
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