After battling with 3 different cat back systems, and 3 different front Y pipes on my mostly stock 1990 corvette coupe, I have learned that the C4 corvettes can and often do have a exhaust resonance (droan) problem. After researching the matter and doing a lot of switching, installing, and reinstalling system after system I […] More »

Please note: I installed a C5 rolled exhaust plate from Xtreme Motorsports. I am confident that this tech tip will work for others as well, but check measurments first to be sure. Sorry there are no pics, my sister borrowed my digital camera. One other tip: Don\’t say to yourself \”this would be a great […] More »

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.