Tag: exhaust

The stock Corvette exhaust system works well and sounds pretty good. Actually, it’s sounds polite and politically correct. From my first test drive, I thought that the exhaust note was a little weak, even under wide open throttle. Heck, my Mustang’s stock exhaust (gasp!) had more grunt. Not being a civilized type of person, I […] More »

SLP Engineering makes an exhaust system called the Loudmouth, which is basically a rear section with no mufflers. While I like the idea, I really don\’t like the tips that come on it, and I also really didn\’t feel like spending $500+ for something I could build myself. So I decided to build my own […] More »

The exhaust manifold in your Chevrolet Corvette will most likely be constructed of cast iron or stainless steel. The job of the exhaust manifold is to collect the gases vented by your Corvette engine’s multiple cylinders, and collect it into one pipe, the exhaust pipe. A particular kind of manifold, a header (extractor in Australia), […] More »

Somehow when you see an exhaust tip on a Chevrolet Corvette, you know the owner at least cares.

An exhaust cutout for your Chevrolet Corvette gives the exhaust a throatier sound. It can also provide extra power when you need it.

Chevrolet Corvette owners ask: What are the best materials for exhaust systems? Here are some answers.

Your Chevrolet Corvette uses a muffler to reduce noise emitted by the engine; exhaust passes through it before exiting out the tailpipe. Mufflers are installed along the exhaust pipe, which is part of the exhaust system. The resonating chamber inside the muffler is the main component that reduces the noise, specifically tuned to cause “destructive […] More »