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Article: Visteon Engine Induction System Helps Give Customer Truck 'Tough' Sound.
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- PR Newswire
- Article date:
- October 30, 2003
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The "sound" of a vehicle has become an increasingly important part of its brand image. Automakers spend a great deal of time and money to match each vehicle segment with the perfect sound.
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After months of market research, the Ford F-150 launch team agreed upon a "Tough Truck" rumble for its redesigned flagship vehicle. The challenge was to make this "acoustic signature" affordable and easy to manufacture.
Many engine components affect a truck's acoustic signature, but in essence, the sound exits the truck from two openings -- the exhaust pipe in the rear and the engine induction system (EIS) inlet ...
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