Does DC5 R is a noisy bugger?

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14-10-2009, 12:10 PM
detasemen88

Does DC5 R is a noisy bugger?

one thing that has bugged me for long...

Does everyone's else DC5R has noisy engine? i find that my engine is noisy.
it is sort of 'raspy' noise with ticking noise too (could be the injector/ valve tick, i am not sure).

Is it normal? also It makes faint whining/ whistling sound when accelereating, sound like Supercharger spooling (which is cool)...

I got "Intake (with bigger plenum box)-Race Header-Exhaust", as well as BLOX air filter setup.

is it normal? well everything operates normal, with VTEC engage very strongly, and put smile on my face;)
14-10-2009, 12:16 PM
ndeuro_

mate had one. noisy as ****.
14-10-2009, 11:34 PM
7ypeR

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Originally Posted by ndeuro_

mate had one. noisy as ****.

Really? That's what people say about the dc2r
15-10-2009, 12:33 AM
ndeuro_

intake whistle, noisy engine. i guess they didnt soundproof it as good as the cl9s
15-10-2009, 01:11 AM
detasemen88

so i guess.... it's pretty normal then?? mine only have 25,000km .... when is valve clearance to be performed??
15-10-2009, 05:49 PM
mnc

It could be noisy due to alot of things. Exhaust leak etc.
15-10-2009, 09:16 PM
TeMp

Quote:

Originally Posted by detasemen88

one thing that has bugged me for long...

Does everyone's else DC5R has noisy engine? i find that my engine is noisy.
it is sort of 'raspy' noise with ticking noise too (could be the injector/ valve tick, i am not sure).

Is it normal? also It makes faint whining/ whistling sound when accelereating, sound like Supercharger spooling (which is cool)...

I got "Intake (with bigger plenum box)-Race Header-Exhaust", as well as BLOX air filter setup.

is it normal? well everything operates normal, with VTEC engage very strongly, and put smile on my face;)

The whining/whistling sound when you accelerate is due to your aftermarket headers. I received exactly the same noise when I changed to TODA headers.

Not sure about your ticking noise thought.

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Originally Posted by ndeuro_

i guess they didnt soundproof it as good as the cl9s

DC5R has no sound deadening. Comparing noise level of a luxury/family car to a performance car is so pointless.
15-10-2009, 10:04 PM
aaronng

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Originally Posted by detasemen88

so i guess.... it's pretty normal then?? mine only have 25,000km .... when is valve clearance to be performed??

Every 40,000km or 2 years, whichever comes first
15-10-2009, 10:04 PM
aaronng

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Originally Posted by ndeuro_

intake whistle, noisy engine. i guess they didnt soundproof it as good as the cl9s

My Euro is noisy. LOL
15-10-2009, 11:45 PM
detasemen88

yeah i guess Type Rs are noisier than their softer counterparts.... so i guess it is alright...
31-10-2009, 06:30 AM
J_Phongsavan

the ticking noise could be coming from the I-VTEC cover that is rattling on the standard intake manifold. all or most DC5 are like that...
31-10-2009, 07:49 AM
MM89

The DC5 uses a timing chain rather than a timing belt like those seen
in the B series and D series and others.

With a timing belt it is a lot quieter because there is less friction between the
belt itself and the grooves on the gears, therefore no lubrication is required.

Timing chains are just inevitably noisier, there's most likely nothing wrong
with your car. That being said, chains will still wear out as a mechanical part.
If your timing chain is wearing out, that SAME ticking noise might get louder.
This is due to the chain elongating and the clearance between link is increased.
31-10-2009, 02:38 PM
45SET

Quote:

Originally Posted by detasemen88

one thing that has bugged me for long...

Does everyone's else DC5R has noisy engine? i find that my engine is noisy.
it is sort of 'raspy' noise with ticking noise too (could be the injector/ valve tick, i am not sure).

Is it normal? also It makes faint whining/ whistling sound when accelereating, sound like Supercharger spooling (which is cool)...

I got "Intake (with bigger plenum box)-Race Header-Exhaust", as well as BLOX air filter setup.

is it normal? well everything operates normal, with VTEC engage very strongly, and put smile on my face;)

The bolded part is the reason your car is noisy.

Thought that would have been fairly obvious.
01-11-2009, 01:30 PM
WATAJK

My DC5R is noisey aswell, only hve an aftermarket exhaust but even before it, its loud enuff
01-11-2009, 02:00 PM
45SET

Car has no sound deadening (As mentioned above). These are all normal road noises. Drive the car over gravel, you'll think the car is going to fall apart due to all the rocks being flicked up into the guards and underbody.

Its amazing how much noise a simple layer of tar cuts out.
01-11-2009, 02:44 PM
WATAJK

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Originally Posted by 45SET

Car has no sound deadening (As mentioned above). These are all normal road noises. Drive the car over gravel, you'll think the car is going to fall apart due to all the rocks being flicked up into the guards and underbody.

Its amazing how much noise a simple layer of tar cuts out.

Yeah read what you wrote before.
Well thats why it gives the race feeling :)