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[fionic]

Hey Fionic, see my other comment above. Other than my/our ears, it seems the Ford manual backs it up.

So what do you think is actually happening? How could the tone possibly change?

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[Khyber]

it's not like a 9th cylinder opened up or the engine expanded to 5.2l in track mode lol.

it's same sound you're just hearing it at a different time because of the throttle change

 

[mjhousto]

Is it possible for the driving modes change valve lift height or duration in order to maximize performance? This might change the tone of the engine.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Directly from the manual:

Track – Provides a performance driving
experience. The engine responds
directly to your inputs and takes on a
more powerful tone. Track mode is for
use when pure performance is desired.
A performance oriented traction
control mode is automatically utilized
when Track drive mode is selected. In
this mode, traction control intervention
is reduced and tuned specifically for
track usage only and is not intended
for public roads.

Guess I found my new setting

 

[Trackaholic]

Could they be doing something with the valve timing that changes the tone? Or modifying the charge motion control sensitivity? Or maybe it's just that the more aggressive throttle mapping gives the impression of a change in tone.

Definitely seems like there are parameters that could be modified that would affect the intake/exhaust note in subtle ways.

-T

 

[fionic]

Perhaps I'm too biased because I haven't driven in anything but Track and Sport since I bought the car. (and a small test of wet mode)

 

[valentinoamoro]

it's not like a 9th cylinder opened up or the engine expanded to 5.2l in track mode lol.

it's same sound you're just hearing it at a different time because of the throttle change

I hear ya (but unlike you do hear the sound difference ). My initial thoughts were throttle mapping as well - see my first post, but it sounds different across the rpm range - less bassy and more loud (induction noise).

Is it possible for the driving modes change valve lift height or duration in order to maximize performance? This might change the tone of the engine.

Could they be doing something with the valve timing that changes the tone? Or modifying the charge motion control sensitivity? Or maybe it's just that the more aggressive throttle mapping gives the impression of a change in tone.

Definitely seems like there are parameters that could be modified that would affect the intake/exhaust note in subtle ways.

-T

Very well could be. Ford mentioned in press releases that it changed many engine parameters. It could be similar to the Boss track key back in the day, which also made the engine sound different for sure.

 

[GT Pony]

Maybe the guys who don't hear a difference have their sound tube removed ... ??

 

[scottmac2000]

Drive in wet mode if you need to conserve gas

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[GB John]

Maybe the guys who don't hear a difference have their sound tube removed ... ??

Ding ding ding....winner! The sound tube is what changes the engine sound in the cockpit. It's there for that purpose.

 

[ARS1]

It's nothing like our Vette when you put it in Track or Sport mode. There is a huge difference with that baby... It has flaps in the exhaust though that make the difference. I was expecting more from the Stang and was sadly disappointed.

 

[ARS1]

I hear ya (but unlike you do hear the sound difference ). My initial thoughts were throttle mapping as well - see my first post, but it sounds different across the rpm range - less bassy and more loud (induction noise).






Very well could be. Ford mentioned in press releases that it changed many engine parameters. It could be similar to the Boss track key back in the day, which also made the engine sound different for sure.

It does change the parameters of the throttle and driver aids I know but I'm not sure besides some sort of tuning it would change in the motor.

 

[Old 5 Oh]

In track mode, the crank flattens to a single plane, the camshaft lobes grow and the air cleaner box opens up. It's all good.

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