C5 Corvette Emissions Legal Shorty Headers (1997-2004)
Please note: this is a custom, made to order system designed specifically for your Corvette. Please allow 2-4 weeks for production.
This item is not eligible for returns or exchanges due to its custom design. For more information, please read our Returns & Exchanges Policy.
Increase power and reduce weight with the C5 Corvette Emissions Legal Shorty Headers from Billy Boat Exhaust.
- Longer, equal length primary tubes increase performance and throttle response and large diameter 1.75" primary tubes improve flow.
- No emissions components are altered for installation and this part is emissions legal in all 50 states.
- Direct, bolt on replacement for 1997-2004 Corvettes (base and Z06). Designs vary by year for best performance and fitment. Please select your year from the dropdown.
- Precision crafted using 100% T-304 stainless steel and mandrel bending. Hand-built 4-into-1 merged collector for the best performance possible.
- Dyno tested peak power gains of 10 rear wheel horsepower.
- Weighing 15.3 lbs., these short headers are less than half the weight of the OEM cast iron exhaust manifolds.
- Comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware and installation instructions. No cutting or welding required for installation.
- Manufactured in the USA with the highest standards.
- Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
WARNING: This product in the physical form it is sold does not present a hazard. However, operations including, but not limited to welding, brazing, or thermal cutting can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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