POPS AND BANGS – Everything you need to know before you do it

What are Pops and Bangs? These distinctive sounds can be achieved through various customization techniques, but the main approach is to adjust the timing of the vehicle's ignition map by reprogramming the electronic fuel injection.
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POPS AND BANGS have become a popular modification in the automotive world, providing a unique and distinctive driving experience. If you're curious about this trend and want to know more, you've come to the right place. Let's explore everything you need to know about POPS AND BANGS.

What are POPS AND BANGS?

POPS AND BANGS are a modification to a vehicle's exhaust system that results in characteristic sounds during deceleration. These sounds include pops and small explosions, creating an exciting listening experience for automotive enthusiasts. Obtaining Pops and Bangs sounds involves several modification techniques, the main one being changing the timing of the vehicle's ignition map.

Generally, the aim is to spark the spark plug at the moment the valve opens, resulting in explosions in the exhaust. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that the fuel is injected almost perfectly, promoting ideal combustion of the fuel/air mixture immediately after opening the valve. 

What Causes POPS AND BANGS?

Firstly, POPS AND BANGS are caused by the controlled burning of fuel in the exhaust system during deceleration. The strategic introduction of fuel creates the explosions and pops that make this modification so recognizable.

How are POPS AND BANGS generated?

POPS AND BANGS are generated during vehicle deceleration. This modification involves adjustments to the fuel injection, allowing small additional amounts of fuel to be burned in the exhaust system. This additional burn results in the distinctive sounds that characterize POPS AND BANGS.

The sounds known as POPS AND BANGS occur when an explosion resonates in the exhaust system. This results from the fuel coming into contact with the heated exhaust before exploding.

The most common approach to achieving this effect is to adjust the ignition timing so that the fuel/air mixture ignites at the precise moment. When timed properly, the opening of the exhaust valve coincides, allowing gases to escape and causing exhaust pops. In the case of sequential explosions, it is necessary to have a cycle with little air and fuel input to generate multiple consecutive explosions.

Do POPS AND BANGS Damage the Engine?

When performed by qualified professionals and with appropriate adjustments, POPS AND BANGS generally do not directly harm the engine. However, it is crucial to ensure that the modification is carried out responsibly to avoid possible long-term damage.

How to Make POPS AND BANGS?

Creating POPS AND BANGS usually involves reprogramming the vehicle's ECU (Electronic Control Unit). Experts can adjust fuel injection and ignition parameters to create the desired effect. Qualified professionals must perform this modification to ensure safe and effective results.

Difference Between Hard CUT and POPS AND BANGS

While POPS AND BANGS are related to the controlled injection of fuel into the exhaust during deceleration, Hard CUT refers to an abrupt interruption of fuel flow during gear shifting. Both can create similar sounds, but approach it in different ways to achieve the desired effect.

Result of POPS AND BANGS Strike Brasil

Check out two videos of the results of two vehicles (Passat 2.0 16V TSI and Fiat Strada 1.3) that we made POPS AND BANGS:

PASSAT 2.0 16V TSI STAGE 2 WITH POPS AND BANGS!

Explore the power and emotion of a Passat 2.0 16V TSI Stage 2 coming to life with the characteristic POPS AND BANGS. In this video, the Strike Brasil takes automotive personalization to a new level, delivering not only enhanced performance but also a unique listening experience. 

This Passat is not just a vehicle, it is certainly a symphony of pops and explosions that elevates driving to an exhilarating level. Get ready to feel the pulsating emotion of this incredible project!

STRADA 1.3 WITH POPS AND BANGS FROM STRIKE BRASIL

A Strike Brasil once again demonstrates its mastery of automotive customization, bringing POPS AND BANGS to a compact pickup truck. Check out our client's testimonial after completing the service.

5 reasons to make POPS AND BANGS in your car

1. Expression of Style:

Car customization is undoubtedly a form of expression for many enthusiasts. Plus, POPS AND BANGS add a unique touch to your vehicle's sound, allowing you to highlight your individual style and stand out from the crowd.

2. Feeling of Performance:

The performance certainly provides a sensation that goes beyond what you see on the speedometer. The clicks and small explosions during deceleration provide a feeling of sportiness and power, even in everyday driving situations.

3. Acoustic Entertainment:

For many enthusiasts, a car's sound is an integral part of the driving experience. POPS AND BANGS provide additional acoustic entertainment, transforming driving into an immersive listening experience.

4. Visual Differentiation:

In addition to the sound impact, POPS AND BANGS may be associated with small flames visible in the exhaust during explosions. This visual differentiation adds an element of spectacle, making your vehicle even more memorable.

5. Affordable Customization:

Compared to some more intense performance modifications, POPS AND BANGS are a relatively affordable option. This allows enthusiasts to transform the sound of their vehicles without the need for large investments.

POPS AND BANGS is on Strike Brasil

POPS AND BANGS are an exciting modification that offers a unique driving experience. If you are considering this customization for your vehicle, it is essential to approach the practice responsibly, ensuring that it is carried out by qualified professionals to preserve the integrity of your car. After all, POPS AND BANGS are more than just an exciting sound, we're talking about expressing style and passion for driving.

A Strike Brasil é the largest authority on Remap (electronic injection reprogramming) in Latin America, counting on more than 50 units spread across Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, in addition to the United States.

Join us on this exciting journey through POPS AND BANGS, where the sound of the exhaust becomes an artistic expression and a declaration of passion for motorsport. 

Ready to feel the excitement? Talk to our experts via WhatsApp, schedule your reprogramming at Strike Brasil and make the most of your vehicle's performance and customization. Discover how to take your automotive experience to a new level with reprogramming Strike Brasil!

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