Hello I’m wondering if anyone here can please tell me if the 2001 Z06 Mid pipe/H Pipe “jingles” like I’ve heard all the non pup cats 2002-2004 models do, I have a 2003 Z06 and I’m trying to go back to stock everything to preserve the factory function, and I’m thinking of running the Z (01-04) manifolds paired with the ‘01 h pipe just to see if there’s no added jingle too. If there is and someone confirms it, I’d really like if you could get like a recording or video of what that noise Even sounds like cause I’m curious, as always thank you and sorry for all the newbie questions, I just got this car a while ago and this is my first ever corvette.

 

Any 2001 Z guys

 

You referring to the notorious, "motorboat gurgle"? As soon as the H is eliminated and replaced either with an X or straight set up, the "jingle" disappears.

 

yes and I understand that part but what I’m wondering is if even 2001 Z06 cars also got that same problem and if they do I’d like a video or audio clip of that sound because I can’t find any proof of this sound online, I have no idea what this even sounds like.

 

nobody clearly knows anything about this huh

 

H Pipe, X Pipe, O pipe or Y pipe, Regardless, its NOT going to add any significant HP. The OEM H Pipe was a poor design only because of the quality that was used to make the hole in the pipes between the crossover. The early cars it was GOUGED out in a very rough hole about the size of a quarter or half dollar. No where close to the diameter of the actual pipe. The jagged hole sometimes cause a whistling sound that happened during each exhaust pulse which probably sounded like jingling keys. . GM offered some owners a replacement Midpipe that was suppose to be better than the poor quality early design.

That being said, If it were me, I would have someone weld in a good quality X pipe. This will effect the sound quality of any cat back exhaust more than any HP/TQ improvements. It will dissipate that distinguishable motor boat sound of the C5 OEM exhaust that most people do not like. If you or anyone can detect that jingle key noise, the X pipe should get rid of it.

So,, YES, the noise is real and GM even acknowledged it and had a solution for it. There was a picture on the forum long ago where someone cut the H pipe in half and the holes between the two pipes was UGLY and SMALL! Not what you would expect in a performance car. If you wanted to cut the pipe off one of the primary pipes and open the holes up, it would make a difference in pipe performance. (unwanted noise reduction and better motor boat noise reduction).

Hope this helps.

Bill

 

thanks it does help, but I’m curious what does that noise sound like EXACTLY - I can’t seem to find any videos on it. And would the fact that the 01s with the pup cats or whatever make them sound better or worse.

 

You want a Jingle--What a Jive you own a c5--it will last or kiss my A$$

 

what you talking about mate, I’m somewhat confused by your statement

 

LOL!

Its a NIT, that some people can hear. Most don't even notice it.

In my honest opinion, Nothing to even be concerned with.

BC

 

what’s an NIT? Also yes I figured that much, it must be quite impossible to hear that over this cars amazing V8 soundtrack and the road noise anyway. I used to have a 370z so I know road and tire noise lmao and it dosen’t bother me at all, in fact I could even argue this car is downright luxurious, I love the C5Z thus far.

 

Most hear the noise at idle and the first crack of acceleration. Cruising, moderate acceleration and WOT =, NO NOISE

NIT = irritating situation that really causes no harm.