An exhaust upgrade is one of the most rewarding changes you can make to a Corvette. You get a deeper sound, better exhaust flow, and more power. We carry five of the most respected names in Corvette performance exhaust, from bolt-on axle-backs for weekend sound to full long-tube header and X-pipe systems for track use.

Exhaust Buying Guide

Axle-Back vs. Cat-Back vs. Valve-Back vs. Long-Tube Headers: An axle-back replaces only the mufflers and tips from the rear axle back, which makes it the easiest install. A cat-back replaces everything from the catalytic converter back for more flow and more sound. A valve-back (common on the C7) keeps and integrates the factory NPP valves. Long-tube headers replace the exhaust manifolds and X-pipe for the biggest power gains, and usually call for professional installation.

NPP & AFM Valve Fitment (C6, C7 & C8): Many C6, C7 and C8 Corvettes came with NPP (dual-mode) and AFM (Active Fuel Management) exhaust valves. Systems differ on whether they include, reuse, or bypass these valves, and each product page spells out which. Borla and CORSA are especially specific here, so it’s worth checking your car’s equipment against the listing before you order.

Sound Level Guide by Brand: Borla offers Touring (subtle), S-Type (classic), and ATAK® (aggressive). CORSA offers Sport (drone-free daily driver) and Xtreme (track-aggressive). Magnaflow’s Street Series leans toward a refined, deep tone. Kooks and Stainless Works header systems change both sound and power character across the whole RPM range.

CORSA Performance

CORSA’s patented Reflective Sound Cancellation® (RSC) Technology eliminates drone while delivering an aggressive, resonant exhaust note at wide-open throttle. Systems come in Sport and Xtreme sound levels with polished and black tip options. Coverage runs from the C4 through the C8, including cat-backs for the C8 Stingray and Z06.

C8 Corvette (2020–2025) — Cat-Back

CORSA Performance C8 Stingray — 3in Xtreme Cat-Back w/ AFM, Polished Quad 4.5in Tips Ultra-aggressive Xtreme sound that works with the stock AFM valve and cancels four-cylinder-mode resonance. Fits 2020–2023 and 2025 Stingray. Shop Now

CORSA Performance C8 Stingray — 3in Valved Muffler-Delete Cat-Back w/ NPP, Polished Quad 4.5in Tips The loudest CORSA setup for NPP-equipped C8s. Keeps the factory NPP valve, so you still have some sound control. Fits 2020–2023 and 2025 Stingray with NPP. Shop Now

CORSA Performance 2023–2024 C8 Z06 — 3in Valved Cat-Back (Reuses Stock Tips) RSC no-drone mufflers with a valved multi-path design that plugs into the stock actuators, so every drive mode still works. Fits 2023–2024 Z06. Shop Now

C7 Corvette (2014–2019) — Valve-Back & Axle-Back

CORSA Performance 2014–2019 C7 Coupe 6.2L — 2.75in Valve-Back Dual Rear Exit Polished Xtreme RSC drone-free Xtreme sound, 2.75in valve-back dual rear exit. Fits Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 coupe. Shop Now	CORSA Performance 2014–2019 C7 Coupe 6.2L — 2.75in Valve-Back Dual Rear Exit Black Xtreme Same RSC Xtreme profile with blacked-out Pro-Series tips. Fits Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 coupe. Shop Now	CORSA Performance 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — 2.75in Xtreme Valve-Back w/ Dual NPP — Polished Tips Xtreme NPP-integrated valve-back with polished quad tips. Fits Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now
CORSA Performance 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — 2.75in Xtreme Valve-Back w/ Dual NPP & Quad Black Tips Full Xtreme NPP valve-back with black quad tips. Fits Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now	CORSA Performance 2015–2019 C7 Z06 / Grand Sport — 3in Xtreme Axle-Back, Polished Quad 4.5in Tips 3in axle-back Xtreme with polished quad 4.5in tips. Fits 2015–2019 Z06, 2017–2019 Grand Sport, 2015–2018 Stingray, and 2019 ZR1. Shop Now	CORSA Performance 2014–2019 C7 Coupe 6.2L — 2.75in Valve-Back Dual Rear Exit Polished Sport RSC drone-free Sport sound, 2.75in valve-back dual rear exit, polished tips. Fits Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 coupe. Shop Now

C6 Corvette (2005–2013)

CORSA Performance 2005–2008 C6 6.0L V8 — Polished Sport Axle-Back RSC drone-free Sport sound, polished tips. Fits 2005–2008 C6 Base. Shop Now

CORSA Performance 2009–2013 C6 6.2L V8 — Polished Sport Axle-Back RSC Sport sound with polished tips. Fits 2010–2013 Grand Sport and 2009–2013 ZR1. Shop Now

CORSA Performance 2006–2013 C6 Z06 7.0L V8 — Polished Sport Axle-Back RSC Sport for the 427ci Z06 and ZR1. Polished tips, dual rear exit. Fits 2006–2013 Z06 and 2009–2013 ZR1. Shop Now

C4 & C5 Corvette (1986–2004)

CORSA Performance 1986–1991 C4 5.7L V8 L98 — Polished Sport Cat-Back Full cat-back Sport system for the L98 C4. Fits 1986–1991 Base and 35th Anniversary. Polished tips. Shop Now

CORSA Performance 1992–1995 C4 5.7L LT1 — Sport Cat-Back w/ Twin 3.5in Polished Tips Cat-back Sport for the LT1 C4. Fits 1992–1995 Base, 40th Anniversary, and Indy 500 Pace Car. Shop Now

CORSA Performance 1997–2004 C5 5.7L V8 — Polished Xtreme Axle-Back Xtreme-level aggressive sound. Fits 1997–2004 Base, Z06, 50th Anniversary, and Indy 500 Pace Car. Shop Now

Borla Performance Industries

Borla builds every exhaust from T-304 stainless steel with multiple sound levels: Touring (refined), S-Type (classic performance), and ATAK® (aggressive). C7 and C8 systems are closely tied to AFM and NPP valve fitment, and each listing notes which valves are included. C8 systems cover the 2020–2025 Stingray, including the 2024–2025 E-Ray.

C8 Corvette (2020–2025)

Borla 2020–2025 C8 6.2L — S-Type Cat-Back, Dual Round Polished A/C Tips (4in x 4.75in) 3in inlet S-Type cat-back. Fits 2020–2025 Stingray (incl. E-Ray 2024–2025). Polished A/C tips. Shop Now

Borla 2020–2025 C8 6.2L — S-Type Cat-Back, Carbon Fiber Angle-Cut Tips 3in S-Type with dual round angle-cut carbon fiber tips. Fits 2020–2025 Stingray (incl. E-Ray). Shop Now

Borla 2020–2025 C8 6.2L — ATAK® 3in Cat-Back, Carbon Fiber Tips Borla’s most aggressive C8 sound. ATAK®, angle-cut carbon fiber tips. Fits 2020–2025 Stingray (incl. E-Ray). Shop Now

C7 Corvette (2014–2019)

Borla 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — S-Type Axle-Back w/ AFM & NPP (Except Grand Sport Manual) Includes both AFM and NPP valves. Classic S-Type, 4.25in polished tips. Fits Stingray, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport (auto only). Shop Now

Borla 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — ATAK® Axle-Back w/ AFM & NPP (Except Grand Sport Manual) Includes AFM and NPP valves. Aggressive ATAK® sound, 4.25in polished tips. Stingray, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport (auto only). Shop Now

Borla 2015–2019 C7 Z06 6.2L — ATAK® w/ NPP, No AFM — Center Rear Exit NPP-equipped ATAK for the Z06. No AFM valves. Polished quad round tips. Fits 2015–2019 Z06 and 2017–2019 Grand Sport. Shop Now

C5 & C6 Corvette (1997–2013)

Borla 1997–2004 C5 5.7L V8 (incl. Z06) — Aggressive Stinger Cat-Back 2.5in into mufflers, dual 2in out. Fits 1997–2004 C5 Base, 2001–2004 Z06, 50th Anniversary, and Indy 500 Pace Car. Shop Now

Borla 2009–2013 C6 6.2L — ATAK® Cat-Back ATAK aggressive sound. Fits 2009–2013 C6 Base, 2010–2013 Grand Sport, and 2009–2013 ZR1. Works with and without NPP (valves not included). Shop Now

Borla 2006–2013 C6 Z06/ZR1 Manual — S-Type II Axle-Back, Dual Round Rolled Tips 3in diameter into dual 2in S-Type II, built to eliminate drone. Manual trans only. Fits 2006–2013 Z06 and 2009–2013 ZR1. Shop Now

Magnaflow

Magnaflow covers every Corvette generation from the C3 through the C7, with a particular soft spot for the classic generations. Their Street, Competition, and NEO Series systems are all-stainless and deliver a deep, free-flowing exhaust note. There are direct-fit catalytic converters in the lineup as well.

Magnaflow 2014–2019 C7 6.2L V8 — NEO Series Cat-Back Exhaust NEO Series cat-back with quad 4in black chrome tips, NPP valves included. Built for automatic C7s with AFM. Fits 2014–2019 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now	Magnaflow 2009–2013 C6 6.2L V8 — Competition Series Quad Center Rear Exit All-stainless Competition Series with quad center rear exit and 4in polished tips. Fits 2009–2013 C6 Base, 2010–2013 Grand Sport, and 2009–2011 ZR1. Shop Now	Magnaflow 1997–2004 C5 5.7L — Street Series Quad Center Rear Exit All-stainless Street Series with quad 4in polished tips and a deep, moderate tone. Fits 1997–2004 C5 Base and 2001–2004 Z06. Shop Now
Magnaflow 1975–1979 C3 5.7L V8 — Dual Split Rear Exit Stainless Cat-Back Street Series stainless dual split rear exit. Fits 1975–1976 Stingray, 1977–1979 Base, and the 1978 Pace Car and Silver Anniversary editions. Shop Now	Magnaflow 1968–1973 C3 — Street Series Crossmember-Back Exhaust Street Series crossmember-back stainless system with dual split rear exit for the classic C3. Fits 1968–1973 C3 Base. Shop Now	Magnaflow 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — Underbody Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter EPA-compliant OEM-grade direct-fit catalytic converter. Fits 2014–2019 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now

Kooks Headers

Kooks has been hand-building American performance headers since 1962. Their Corvette kits come as complete header-and-pipe packages, with everything from the engine flange to the collector in one bolt-on set. Primary sizes run from 1-3/4in up to 2in depending on the car, with standard catted or high-flow Green Cat options. Coverage spans the C5 through the C8, including the LT6-powered C8 Z06.

Kooks Headers 2014–2019 C7 Stingray / Z51 / Grand Sport — 1-7/8in x 3in Header & Catted X-Pipe Kit Complete long-tube 1-7/8in header and 3in catted X-pipe kit. Fits 2014–2019 Stingray, Z51, and Grand Sport. Shop Now	Kooks Headers 2006–2013 C6 Z06 — 1-7/8in x 3in Header & Catted X-Pipe Kit Long-tube 1-7/8in x 3in headers with catted X-pipe for the LS7-powered Z06. Fits 2006–2013 C6 Z06. Shop Now	Kooks Headers 2020–2025 C8 Stingray 6.2L V8 — 2in x 3in SS Headers w/ Green Catted Connection Pipes Complete 2in x 3in stainless headers with high-output Green Cat connection pipes for the mid-engine C8. Fits 2020–2025 Stingray and 2024–2025 E-Ray. Shop Now
Kooks Headers 1997–2004 C5 5.7L — 1-7/8in x 3in Header & Green Catted X-Pipe Kit Long-tube 1-7/8in headers with high-flow Green Cat X-pipe. Fits 1997–2004 C5 Base, 2001–2004 Z06, 50th Anniversary, and Indy 500 Pace Car. Shop Now	Kooks Headers 2005–2008 C6 6.0L Base — 1-3/4in x 3in Header & Catted X-Pipe Kit 1-3/4in long-tube headers with 3in catted X-pipe for the LS2 C6. Fits 2005–2008 C6 Base. Shop Now	Kooks Headers 2020–2026 C8 LT2 6.2L — 1-7/8in Super Street Stainless Headers An easy first header upgrade for the mid-engine LT2 C8. 1-7/8in Super Street stainless headers. Fits 2020–2026 Stingray and 2024–2026 E-Ray. Shop Now
Kooks Headers 2023–2025 C8 Z06 LT6 — 1-7/8in x 2in Stainless Tri-Y Headers w/ Green Cats Stainless Tri-Y headers with high-flow Green Cats for the flat-plane LT6. Fits 2023–2025 Z06. Shop Now

Stainless Works

Stainless Works builds 304 stainless steel exhaust systems with CNC mandrel-bent tubing and TIG welding. Their Corvette lineup runs from C3 cat-backs through C7 long-tube header systems, with high-flow catalytic X-pipe configurations for street-legal use.

Stainless Works 2014–2019 C7 Corvette — 1-7/8in Headers w/ 3in High-Flow Cats X-Pipe 1-7/8in primaries, 3in slip-fit collectors, high-flow catalytic X-pipe. Fits 2014–2019 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now	Stainless Works 2014–2019 C7 6.2L — 2in Headers w/ 3in High-Flow Cats X-Pipe 2in diameter, 31in long primaries with 3in slip-fit collectors and high-flow cats. Fits 2014–2019 Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1. Shop Now	Stainless Works 2006–2013 C6 Z06/ZR1 — 2in Headers w/ 3in High-Flow Cats X-Pipe Port-matched D-shaped flanges, 2in primaries, 3in slip-fit collectors and high-flow cats. Fits 2006–2013 Z06 and 2009–2013 ZR1. Shop Now
Stainless Works 1973–1982 C3 Small Block — 2.5in Factory-Connect Exhaust 304 stainless CNC mandrel-bent tubes that connect to factory-correct 2in manifolds. Fits 1973–1982 C3 small block, including the Pace Car, Silver Anniversary, and Collector’s Edition. Shop Now