C5 Corvette Borla Straight Pipes 12649 Exhaust System (1997-2004)

Borla 12649 Straight Pipe Rear Section with 4" Polished Tips for the 1997–2004 C5 Corvette

The Borla 12649 Straight Pipes exhaust system is a rear-section setup for 1997–2004 C5 Corvette owners who want a very aggressive exhaust note. This system uses straight pipe rear sections and does not include mufflers, and it finishes with 4" round polished tips.

Borla 12649 Product Details

• Vehicle: 1997–2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 (5.7L V8)
• System type: Axle-Back (rear section)
• Configuration: Straight pipe rear sections; no mufflers
• Tips: 4" round polished T-304 stainless steel
• Includes: LH/RH over-axle sections, LH/RH tail pipe sections, gaskets, and clamps/hardware
• Notes: No mid-pipe or X-pipe included

Why Borla Leads

• Application-specific fitment and tip placement for the C5 platform
• Stainless construction and OE-style mounting approach
• Rear section design intended to install behind the factory mid-pipe section

Benefits

• Maximum exhaust volume potential due to no mufflers
• Straight-through rear section design with minimal sound attenuation
• Split rear exit look with 4" polished round tips

What to Expect After Installation

Expect a very loud, raw exhaust note because this system removes mufflers in the rear section. After a short heat-cycle and a few drives, re-check hardware tightness and confirm tip alignment and clearance.

Corvette Compatibility

• This fits the 1997–2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 (5.7L V8)
• Fits C5 Corvette Base (Coupe and Convertible)
• Fits C5 Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe (FRC)
• Fits C5 Corvette Z06
• Manual and automatic transmissions

Cross-Compatibility & Related Fitment

• Does not fit 1996 and earlier Corvette models
• Does not fit 2005+ Corvette models (C6 and newer)
• No mid-pipe or X-pipe is included; this is the rear section only

What customers say: “As loud and direct as it gets with no mufflers.”

Custom Corvette Accessories is enthusiast-run, focused on correct fitment, fast nationwide shipping, and real-world Corvette ownership support.

If you want straight-pipe rear sections with 4" polished tips and C5-specific fitment, the Borla 12649 is the right direction for a maximum-volume setup.