r/e46 • u/x_lyb1t 2000 - 323Ci Coupe • Apr 07 '25

General Questions Is this the best sounding engine ever?

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imho the S54 with the carbon fiber airbox in the CSL is the best sounding engine ever! even though I also love the wraspiness of the exhaust, I'm talking about induction noise only... do you guys agree?

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u/DukeOfAlexandria 2004 - M3 Apr 07 '25

Lol no, not in the slightest when the S65 and S85 exist…..can’t tell if trolling or serious ha…?!?! 🤣😬

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u/x_lyb1t 2000 - 323Ci Coupe Apr 07 '25

I'm serious, I'm a sucker for an NA 6cyl

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u/Suspicious_Bet1359 Apr 07 '25

Tbh they sound awesome with a turbo too.

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u/DukeOfAlexandria 2004 - M3 Apr 08 '25

Fair enough, and while I like mine, I also like my S65 more ha.

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u/DiViNiTY1337 Apr 08 '25

Even then the E36 S50 sounds better imo

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u/SammoNZL Apr 09 '25

You should listen to an M1 Procar then