{"product_id":"exhaust-headers-for-chevrolet-corvette-c5-2005-2013","title":"Exhaust Headers for Chevrolet Corvette C5 (2005-2013)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Flow Long Tube Exhaust Headers for 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese 1 7\/8-inch long tube stainless steel exhaust headers replace the restrictive factory cast manifolds to maximize exhaust scavenging and significantly increase high-RPM horsepower.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Corvette Restraint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OEM cast iron exhaust manifolds and heavy factory catalytic converters on the C6 Corvette are designed primarily for emissions compliance and cost-effective mass production, rather than optimal volumetric efficiency. These factory units suffer from poor flow characteristics due to uneven runner lengths, rough internal casting flash, and abrupt collector transitions. Under heavy throttle, this creates severe exhaust backpressure, causing heat soak in the cylinder heads, limiting scavenging efficiency, and choking the true output potential of the LS2, LS3, and LS7 powerplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading to these long tube headers completely transforms the exhaust dynamics of the vehicle. Constructed from TIG-welded stainless steel, they feature mandrel-bent 1 7\/8-inch primary tubes that merge smoothly into massive 3.00-inch collectors. This design optimizes exhaust pulse timing and creates a powerful scavenging effect that pulls spent gases out of the combustion chamber faster. The CNC-machined 2-bolt flanges ensure a leak-free seal against the aluminum cylinder heads, preventing warpage under extreme thermal cycles. By eliminating the factory bottlenecks, these headers instantly increase high-flow air capacity, resulting in proven gains of 10-15 horsepower and torque, while radically deepening the exhaust note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eLS2, LS3, LS7 \/ C6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e400-505 hp \/ 400-470 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette 6.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvette 6.2L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette 7.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlocking the raw power and aggressive V8 sound of your Corvette requires eliminating exhaust restrictions. These headers provide the flow capacity necessary to maximize both naturally aspirated and forced induction setups, ensuring your LS engine breathes exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48413818388728,"sku":"DS-EJWTLI1IS","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/exhaust-headers-for-chevrolet-corvette-c5-2005-2013-1.webp?v=1779124061","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/exhaust-headers-for-chevrolet-corvette-c5-2005-2013","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}