{"product_id":"borla-cat-back-off-road-corvette-c5-bor12649","title":"Borla Cat-Back Exhaust, Off-Road\/Race — 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 \u0026 Z06 5.7L V8 | Straight-Pipe, Polished 4in Tips | 12649","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Borla cat-back exhaust system for the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C5 Z06 5.7L V8 is a very aggressive straight-pipe design that eliminates the mufflers and finishes with dual 4 inch round polished T-304 stainless steel tips on each side. It produces an extremely loud, race-inspired exhaust note drawn from Borla's experience with C5-R Le Mans and privateer Corvette programs. Borla uses patented, race-proven straight-through technology with premium T-304 austenitic stainless steel, superior to 409 or aluminized steel, for free-flowing performance and durability with an easy bolt-on installation, and backs its street products with a written Million-Mile Warranty. Borla exhaust is handmade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an off-road and racing system. It eliminates the mufflers and is intended for closed-course competition and off-road use only. It is not legal for use or installation on motor vehicles operated on public streets or highways in the State of California or in other states with similar laws or regulations. The purchaser is solely responsible for compliance with the Clean Air Act and all applicable federal, state, and local emissions requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem type: cat-back straight-pipe, muffler eliminating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage: off-road and racing use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound level: very aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: T-304 austenitic stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology: patented straight-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips: dual 4 inch round polished T-304 stainless steel per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 12649\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1998 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2000 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat vehicles does the Borla 12649 exhaust fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5, including the 2001-2004 Z06, with the 5.7L V8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eIs the Borla 12649 street legal?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a straight-pipe system that eliminates the mufflers and is intended for closed-course competition and off-road use only. It is not legal for street use in California or other states with similar emissions laws, and the purchaser is responsible for Clean Air Act compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow loud is this system?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery loud. Because it removes the mufflers and runs straight pipes, it produces an extremely aggressive exhaust note that is far louder than a muffled street system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhere is the Borla 12649 made?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is handmade in the USA from T-304 stainless steel and Borla backs its products with a written Million-Mile Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What vehicles does the Borla 12649 exhaust fit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It fits the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5, including the 2001-2004 Z06, with the 5.7L V8.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Borla 12649 street legal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. This is a straight-pipe system that eliminates the mufflers and is intended for closed-course competition and off-road use only. 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