{"product_id":"c5-corvette-hooker-blackheart-axle-back-exhaust-straight-pipes","title":"C5 Corvette Hooker BlackHeart Axle Back Exhaust - Straight Pipes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eC5 Corvette Hooker BlackHeart Axle-Back Exhaust 70401344-RHKR (1997–2004)\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e1997–2004 C5 Corvette\u003c\/strong\u003e owners running the \u003cstrong\u003e5.7L LS1 or LS6\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eHooker BlackHeart 70401344-RHKR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 3-inch axle-back exhaust built for drivers who want a lighter, more aggressive rear exhaust section than the factory system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis system uses a \u003cstrong\u003eno-muffler design\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is a strong fit for C5 owners shopping for an axle-back with a \u003cstrong\u003estraight pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e style sound and feel. It delivers stronger exhaust presence, less rear-section restriction, and the cleaner look of polished 4-inch quad tips.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hooker BlackHeart\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70401344-RHKR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axle-back exhaust system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997–2004 C5 Corvette\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base, FRC, Z06\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7L LS1 \/ LS6\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain piping diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.00-inch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMufflers:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight pipe style axle-back\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-inch dual-wall, angle-cut, polished 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This System\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eC5 owners usually choose this BlackHeart axle-back when they want a more aggressive exhaust setup than a traditional muffled rear section. 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