The factory exhaust manifolds on your C8 Corvette are holding back your LT2. Speed Engineering's 1-7/8" shorty headers are a direct-fit upgrade specifically engineered for the mid-engine C8 platform — mandrel bent, TIG-welded, and CNC-machined from 304 natural stainless steel. Dyno proven to deliver over 20 rear-wheel horsepower over stock. Due to the tight mid-engine bay environment, heat wrap and stainless cable ties are included and it is highly recommended to wrap and insulate waterlines and other components throughout the engine bay during installation.
⚠️ Important Installation Notes:
- Will NOT fit Z06 models — LT2 6.2L naturally aspirated engine only. Does not fit the Z06 LT6 flat-plane crank engine
- Will NOT fit convertible applications
- Will NOT work with the factory carbon fiber engine cover option — some carbon fiber will need to be removed for proper fitment
- Heat wrap and stainless cable ties are included — it is highly recommended to insulate waterlines and miscellaneous components throughout the engine bay
Features:
- Full 1-7/8" Port-Matched Primary Tubes — Maximum flow from cylinder head to collector for aggressive LT2 performance
- 3" Collector — Optimized for strong low-to-mid RPM torque
- Shorty Header Design — Engineered for the mid-engine C8 platform where longtube headers are not a fitment option
- Mandrel Bent Tubing — Consistent tube diameter through every bend; no crimping, no restriction
- CNC Machined Flanges — Precision fit at the cylinder head for a leak-free seal
- 304 Natural Stainless Steel Construction — Corrosion resistant, heat tolerant, and built to last
- Heat Wrap and Stainless Cable Ties Included — For thermal protection of nearby components in the tight mid-engine bay
- Dyno Proven — 20+ RWHP gain on C8 LT2 applications
- Compatible with 6.2L LT2 Engines Only
Vehicle Applications:
Chevrolet C8 Corvette — LT2 6.2L (Coupe Only)
- 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Coupe — 6.2L LT2 ⚠️ Does NOT fit Z06 or Convertible
- 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Coupe — 6.2L LT2 ⚠️ Does NOT fit Z06 or Convertible
- 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Coupe — 6.2L LT2 ⚠️ Does NOT fit Z06 or Convertible
- 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Coupe — 6.2L LT2 ⚠️ Does NOT fit Z06 or Convertible
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will these headers fit my C8 Z06? No. These headers are designed for the LT2 6.2L naturally aspirated engine only. The C8 Z06 uses the LT6 5.5L flat-plane crank engine, which is a completely different architecture and is not compatible with these headers.
Q: Will these fit a C8 Corvette Convertible? No. These headers will not work on convertible applications.
Q: Will these work if my C8 has the factory carbon fiber engine cover? Not without modification. These headers will not work with the factory carbon fiber engine cover option. Some carbon fiber will need to be removed for proper fitment.
Q: Why are heat wrap and cable ties included? The C8's mid-engine bay is a tight environment with waterlines and other components in close proximity to the headers. Speed Engineering includes heat wrap and stainless cable ties and strongly recommends insulating waterlines and other nearby components during installation to protect them from exhaust heat.
Q: Why do these headers gain 20+ RWHP instead of the 25+ RWHP seen on other Speed Engineering headers? These are shorty headers — the mid-engine C8 platform does not allow for longtube headers due to the chassis layout. Shorty headers deliver meaningful power gains over stock manifolds but less than longtubes due to the shorter primary tube length.
Q: What material are these headers made from? 304 natural stainless steel with full TIG-welded construction and CNC-machined flanges.
Q: Are these headers street legal? No. These are race-only headers intended for closed-course competition use only. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)).
⚠️ Race Use Only: This product is manufactured and sold for installation on vehicles used solely for competition. Once installed, the vehicle may not be used, registered, or licensed for use on a public road or highway. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act 203(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3).
