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CORSA's Ultimate C5 Crossover Pipe™
design provides improved, balanced side-to-side exhaust flow for increased
power and reduces the exhaust "idle burble" and popping on deceleration in most fifth-generation Corvettes. CORSA's XO-Pipe Crossover Pipe™ improves exhaust flow, at the same
time smoothing out the LS1 engine pulses for better throttle response and a cleaner sound. The perfect complement to CORSA's Pace Car Edition muffler system!
1997 Corvette Exhaust Design Change Set the Stage
Automakers and performance enthusiasts have been installing balance tubes in dual exhaust systems for years. Tests have
shown that balancing the backpressure between the independent exhaust branches increases power and reduces resonance. When Chevrolet introduced the C5 Corvette it installed a simple "H"-pipe
balance tube. It was roughly two inches in diameter and provided adequate flow between the 2 1/2-inch catalytic converter pipes.
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Factory System
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For reasons unknown, a running change was made to the "H"-pipe sometime in model year '97. The change resulted in using
a smaller connecting passage of approximately 5/8-inches, thus rendering the "H"-pipe ineffective. From that change forward, C5s have had the smaller balance connection that
contributes to a popping exhaust sound on deceleration and a gurgling, or "motorboat" sound at idle.
From a pure performance
standpoint, the "H"-pipe has some shortcomings. It is fairly restrictive because it is placed 90 degrees to the path of exhaust flow and any
crossover gases must turn a 90-degree corner. For several years performance enthusiasts have been upgrading their dual exhaust systems with a more advanced
setup with the crossover, or XO-Pipe.
CORSA's X-Style Crossover Pipe Improves Exhaust Flow
CORSA Performance, makers of the World's best-selling C5 Corvette exhaust
system featuring its patented *Power-Pulse RSC™ technology, has focused its attention on developing the ultimate C5 Crossover Pipe. This design, based on
sound engineering principles, provides improved, balanced side-to-side exhaust flow for increased power and eliminates the exhaust "idle burble" and popping on
deceleration in most fifth-generation Corvettes. CORSA's XO-Pipe Crossover Pipe improves exhaust flow, at the same time smoothing out the LS1 engine pulses
for better throttle response and a cleaner sound.
CORSA's full-length, 2 1/2-inch XO-Pipe Crossover Pipes are made of 16 gauge 304L stainless steel with
mandrel bends and are designed to bolt on after the catalytic converter and mount to the muffler over-the-axle pipe flange. Each CORSA Crossover Pipe
comes complete with installation instructions and all necessary hardware and gaskets. No welding required, just basic hand tools. (a chain-style pipe
cutter is recommended for ease of installation). Made in the USA, CORSA's Crossover Pipes are "guaranteed for as long as you own your C5."
Chain-style pipe cutters are available at hardware and
auto part stores as well as online through The Tool Shack at: www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdspec03.html - or by calling the Tool Shack at: 800.347.5096
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Features & Benefits:
- Fits all 1997 and newer C5 Corvettes
- Improves sound and performance
- Can be used with factory and all aftermarket mufflers
- Made of 16 gauge 304L stainless steel with mandrel bends
- Fully illustrated step-by-step installation instructions
- Includes all necessary hardware and gaskets
- Bolt-on, NO welding required
- Guaranteed for as long as you own your C5
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CORSA XO-Pipe Crossover Pipe™ – #14131
Official C5 Registry Members can take 10% OFF on direct phone orders only.
Secure On-line Ordering
or Call 1-800-486-0999
*U.S. Patent # 5,952,625; 6,199,658; other patents pending
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