C8 Tech/Performance Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Just the tips😁

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 29, 2024 | 11:03 PM
  #61  
Waterline's Avatar
Waterline
Pro
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 535
Likes: 515
Default

4 inch look good. 4.5 will fit and some have used them without problems.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2024 | 11:09 PM
  #62  
Turboalky's Avatar
Turboalky
Advanced
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 74
Likes: 36
From: Hawaii
Default

Thank you very much for your input.

Aloha
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2024 | 01:00 AM
  #63  
Waterline's Avatar
Waterline
Pro
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 535
Likes: 515
Default

Originally Posted by Gary barnes 1098
What he said.
Akrapovic is very high end.
Just don’t start it in front of a car enthusiast,he’ll lol.
I really don't think anyone will care except you two guys. I never heard of Akrapovic until I read this thread. How about posting pics of the tips that you installed. Nobody that buys a Chevrolet is an enthusiast anyway. And, a real enthusiast wouldn't be looking that close at a Chevy.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2024 | 02:09 PM
  #64  
ArizonaZ06's Avatar
ArizonaZ06
Melting Slicks
25 Year Member
Active Streak: 90 Days
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,392
Likes: 1,167
From: Early 2020 Z51 Coupe, Original Owner, Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by Turboalky
Thanks for the super quick reply. Do you like the 4-in or do you think the 4.5-in would fill out better?
Went with the 4.5".




Reply
Old Jun 30, 2024 | 09:46 PM
  #65  
Waterline's Avatar
Waterline
Pro
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 535
Likes: 515
Default

I took my car out for the first time after installing the tips. My national Corvette day cruise to the Sonoma coast here in CA. I like the NPP exhaust and the tips seemed to give it a little boost in sound. Good enough for me and saved me a couple of grand and a lot of work. Maybe not for everyone, but an inexpensive simple mod. I just hope some "enthusiast" doesn't laugh out loud as I was warned about in a previous post.🤔
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2024 | 01:45 AM
  #66  
Turboalky's Avatar
Turboalky
Advanced
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 74
Likes: 36
From: Hawaii
Default

Question? With the bumper on and the tips installed is there enough room to get your hand in there and tighten up those clamps?
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2024 | 08:47 AM
  #67  
Waterline's Avatar
Waterline
Pro
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 535
Likes: 515
Default

Yes. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet with a short socket. Plenty of room. The bolt heads should be facing each other inward.
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2024 | 04:31 PM
  #68  
Yebbey's Avatar
Yebbey
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 49
Likes: 16
Default

I want to do this but with plain round stainless tips. I wanted to go with 4.5" but they are all 8.6" or more long. Pretty sure that will stick out too far. How long is everyone's tips
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 31, 2024 | 09:24 AM
  #69  
Yebbey's Avatar
Yebbey
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 49
Likes: 16
Default

Anyone with new tips have a length?
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2024 | 11:50 AM
  #70  
Lost Lug Nut's Avatar
Lost Lug Nut
Intermediate
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 47
Likes: 33
Default

OP, thanks for taking the time to post this and to others that added constructive tips and comments. These types of threads are great for those like me who like to do their own work but are reluctant to dive into something without some type of guidance. Thanks!!
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:59 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE