When does a C5 Corvette start up louder?

When does a C5 Corvette start up louder?

This article applies to the C5, C6 and C7 Corvette (1997-current). Vehicles typically sound “louder” when they are first started up for the day. It is wise to allow the vehicle to get up to operating temperatures before driving it hard.

What should I do if my Corvette engine is knocking?

Figure 3. CRC Motor Treatment is an available option. Chevron Techron Engine Cleaner is a recommended product, and similar products could be found at your local dealer. You will notice the exhaust smoking excessively during this process until the carbon deposits are fully cleared.

When did the first Callaway Corvette come out?

Here’s credit to both Chevrolet and Callaway for having the brass balls to build a twin-turbocharged and twin-intercooled version of the Corvette way back in 1987. And even 26 years later, the Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette’s engine bay still looks seriously mean.

Why was 1980 such a bad year for corvettes?

Whoever signed off on this rolling monument to bad taste should have been hanged, or better yet, forced to drive one. It would have been more painful. In general, 1980 was a lousy year. Inflation was rampant, the economy was in the doldrums and the Corvette was awful.

What kind of noise does a corvette make?

Corvette sounds from engine and exhaust pulses reverberate through the car and its structure. The technical term for this is “NVH” Noise Vibration and Harshness. Corvettes are more susceptible to “NVH” problems since the types of materials used in Corvettes don’t slow down sound waves.

Why are corvettes more susceptible to NVH problems?

Corvettes are more susceptible to “NVH” problems since the types of materials used in Corvettes don’t slow down sound waves. They may even amplify certain frequencies from uses of composite materials like fiberglass. Corvettes are engineered to be light weight and easy to build.

Why does my car make a lot of noise?

Maybe you have an aftermarket exhaust system that sounds like its plumbed into the car and causes it to resonate at a certain RPM. Its a fact that fatigue is caused by extreme temperatures, loud noises, stress and lack of sleep. Everything in life has trade offs.