is h-pipe functional, structural, both ?
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Windsor, CO
is h-pipe functional, structural, both ?
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Just got an 08 c6 and am shopping for more sound. Coming from the late-model GTO camp where we found the "H-pipe" was just a pipe welded between the 2 straight-throughs with no openings to the side pipes at all. All we could figure was it's there to hold 2 sections of pipe together.
Has anyone verified that the H on c6 vettes is functional (e.g. open to side pipes)? ... and then same question goes for 08 X ...
One would assume the X to be functional ... but, we thought that about the h too
so just wanted to see if anyone has verified ... or even asked.
Just got an 08 c6 and am shopping for more sound. Coming from the late-model GTO camp where we found the "H-pipe" was just a pipe welded between the 2 straight-throughs with no openings to the side pipes at all. All we could figure was it's there to hold 2 sections of pipe together.
Has anyone verified that the H on c6 vettes is functional (e.g. open to side pipes)? ... and then same question goes for 08 X ...
One would assume the X to be functional ... but, we thought that about the h too
so just wanted to see if anyone has verified ... or even asked.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Not sure about the C6, but on the C5 the H-pipe was a joke. The pipe connecting the two larger pipes had an opening that was about 1" connecting the two sides. Not nearly large enough to balance the exhaust pulses. Ditch the h-pipe when you get headers.
Racer
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Here is a picture of an H-pipe that had been cut in half. Notice the tiny hole. And I was wrong, it was only 1/2"
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0307vet.../photo_07.html
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0307vet.../photo_07.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Stokesdale NC
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