One of the very first modifications new car owners make is install a performance exhaust system, adding a little extra power and a whole lot more noise for a more exciting experience behind the wheel. Naturally, the release of the new C8 Corvette has prompted aftermarket tuners to release a bevy of new exhaust kits for enthusiasts, and now, we’re getting an earful of MBRP’s latest three-inch system for the mid-engine Chevy.
Featured in the following three-minute, 20-second video, the new MBRP system is a replacement for the factory muffler, bolting in for a complete cat-back solution. The video opens with a look at the factory C8 Corvette exhaust system, which, according to the video host, weighs in at 75 pounds.
After going over the various features of the factory exhaust, the video then moves over to a C8 Corvette on a lift, where we see the rear of the mid-engine sports car with its bumper removed, giving us a clear view of the newly installed MBRP exhaust system. According to the video host, the new exhaust remains emissions compliant, placing the cats in the factory location. The actuators are also bolted back in place, although the new exhaust is a “non-active system” in that regard.
The three-inch pipes include mandrel-bent curves, with a high-flow X-pipe located in the middle. Spent gasses are then routed through further three-inch piping, finally exiting through quad rounded tips located in the corners of the lower fascia. The factory exhaust mounting locations are retained.
With carbon fiber tips adding a dash of custom flair to the setup, this new C8 Corvette exhaust system looks great, and it sounds good too, as evidenced later in the video where we get an earful of the modified sports car under acceleration.
Check it out for yourself by hitting play.
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Trying to get more info from the youtube site, but none. Here’s what I posted there.
“Ok, like the sound. Why no mention of weight vs. factory? Why no dyno pulls to show performance/hp/torque difference if there is one??? Yeah, and pricing too.”
LOOK AT THE BACK END OF THIS THING, CAN YOU HONESTLY SAY IT’S GOOD LOOKING ???? UGLY IS SKIN DEEP, THIS IS TO THE BONE. GO GM , YOUR DESIGNERS SUCK, TRY CALLING CHIP FOOSE.
Sorry, Chip. Don’t like your design either. But after seeing the current Corvette I’m beginning to appreciate the previous design better. They should have copied that and made a mid-engine.
Well, again, no heat shielding. Won’t buy it. Borla has the shielding on their offering.
Love this new C8!The upcoming Z06 is exciting also.If you don’t like the current styling there needs to be intervention for you .This new C8 is a world beater already and faster versions are on the way.I think some people just like to complain about anything.The euro car manufacturers of performance cars are freaking out about the performance,styling and affordable nature of the C8.They simply cannot compete with the C8.Love it!