Chevy C5 Corvette Shorty Step Header CARB Legal #FCOR-0257

Chevy C5 Corvette Shorty Step Header CARB Legal #FCOR-0257

Precision crafted using 100% T-304 stainless steel and mandrel bending, this exhaust system is manufactured as a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory system. By utilizing the factory mounting locations this system requires absolutely no cutting, welding, or modifications for installation. All Billy Boat Exhaust systems for the C5 come complete with mounting hardware and are a direct replacement for stock exhaust systems. Attention to detail in manufacturing means easy installation. No machining. No down time. Just a faster, better sounding, better looking and more muscular Corvette right out of the box. Guaranteed for life against corrosion, rust or burn through and two years for materials and workmanship.

Built entirely of T-304 stainless steel, Billy Boat Exhaust Shorty Headers for the C-5 Corvette are direct replacement parts for the factory equipment. Billy Boat Exhaust is the originator of the LS1 shorty header. Incorporating the correct firing order Billy Boat uses a stepped tube design with CNC mandrel bent 1.625″ to 1.750” primary tubes that are paired into a hand fabricated merge collector for optimum exhaust gas scavenging, unlike most header manufacturers who settle for an open collector. In addition to a performance increase of 15 rear wheel horsepower, Billy Boat Performance Exhaust Shorty Headers weigh 15.3 pounds…that is less than half the weight of the heavy OEM cast iron manifolds.

The Billy Boat Exhaust shorty header for the C5 Corvette was designed to blend performance and emissions. The header fits in the factory location and has been tested to meet all requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  It has been awarded EO# and is legal to install in all 50 states.

Billy Boat Exhaust has had a deep commitment to building quality products, with over 3 generation of fabrication and racing experience going into the development of every part. Billy Boat uses only the finest T304 stainless steel materials and has been a market leader for over 20 years. Billy Boat designs every system for increased performance, a distinctive tone that they have spent years perfecting, and an appearance that will set your vehicle apart.

• Mandrel bent from the highest-grade T-304 stainless steel.
• Designed, tested, and manufactured to the finest hand-made integrity found in any exhaust system.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part. READ MORE…

 WARNING: This product in the physical form it is sold does not present a hazard. However, operations including, but not limited to welding, brazing, or thermal cutting can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead which are known to the State Of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

How a Dyno Works

We’re going to quote DynoJet directly to explain how the machine works, since paraphrasing would only do you an injustice. “Power, in mechanical terms, is the ability to accomplish a specified amount of work in a given amount of time. By definition, one horsepower is equal to applying a 550-pound force through a distance of one foot in one second. In everyday terms, it would take one HP to raise a 550-pound weight up one foot in one second. So to measure horsepower, we need to know force (in pounds) and velocity (in feet per second). DynoJet’s inertia dynamometer measures power just in this way. The dyno calculates velocity by measuring the time it takes to rotate the heavy steel drum one turn. The dyno measures force at the surface of the drum by indirectly measuring the drum’s acceleration. Acceleration is simply the difference in velocity at the surface of the drum from one revolution to the next. The force applied to the drum is calculated from acceleration using Newton’s 2nd law, F=MA, (F)orce equals (M)ass times (A)cceleration. Power is coupled to the drum by friction developed between the driving tire of the vehicle and the knurled steel surface on the drum of the dynamometer.”

Calculating Torque

“When an object rotates around a point, the object’s speed of rotation depends on both an applied force and the moment arm. The moment arm is the distance from the point of rotation to where the force is being applied. Torque is the product of the force and the moment arm. For example, think about trying to spin a drum by wrapping a rope around the drum and then pulling on the rope. If the rope is wrapped around a drum of one-foot radius and pulled with 550 pounds of force, the resulting torque is 550 foot-pounds. The torque on the dyno’s drum can be calculated by multiplying the force applied by the drum’s radius. However, engine torque is not equal to the dyno’s drum torque because the gearing through the drivetrain changes the moment arm. The change in the moment arm is proportional to the ratio of engine speed to drum speed. Therefore, tachometer readings are necessary to calculate and display engine torque.”

• The data below reflects a combined Mufflers and Header installation. 

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Installation of Billy Boat’s Exhaust stainless steel headers for the 1997-2004 Corvette C5 is simple and straightforward. These headers do not require any cutting, welding, fabrication or other modifications to install. A professional can install the Billy Boat Exhaust headers using regular hand tools in 3-hours’ time. It is recommended a shop manual be referred to for removal and installation specifications.

Below are some tips to help you through the installation. If you require further assistance, please call our toll-free tech line at 888-228-7435.

REMOVAL OF THE FACTORY EXHAUST MANIFOLDS

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the alternator from its support brackets.
3. Remove the cosmetic plastic from the intake plenum and coil pack.
4. Remove each spark plug and set aside.
5. Unbolt and move coil packs out of the way. It is not necessary to undue the wiring harness. Do not mix the firing order of the coil packs up. Label if necessary.
6. Loosen the primary O2 sensor from the collector of each exhaust manifold.
7. Unbolt the air injection line from the top of each manifold.
8. Unbolt the bottom (collector) of the exhaust manifold at the 3-bolt exhaust flange. This needs to be done from the underside of the car.
9. Unbolt the top of the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head and carefully remove the manifold from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION OF THE BILLY BOAT PERFORMANCE EXHAUST HEADERS

1. Apply anti-seize to all threaded components such as O2 sensors, spark plugs, bolts, etc.
2. Reuse the factory exhaust port gasket or obtain a new one from your local Chevrolet dealer.
3. Using the factory hardware, bolt the top of the header to the cylinder head to the factory recommended torque rating.  Tighten from the center of the flange, out.
4. Reuse the factory-sealing ring at the 3-bolt flange connection (collector) and tighten using the supplied hardware. Tighten the supplied hardware to 35 ft-lbs.
5. Install the factory O2 sensor and air injection line in the same manner and location as the original equipment. Reuse the original 2-bolt air feed gasket.
6. Install the spark plugs to the factory specified torque rating.
7. Fasten all coil packs and spark plug wires being sure the firing order is correct (refer to the service manual).
8. Install the alternator per factory recommendation.
9. Reconnect the battery.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK

1. Prior to installation of the cosmetic plastic double check all of your work, making sure everything is tight and in its place.
2. Start the engine and carefully listen for any exhaust leaks. If a leak is detected be sure the hardware is tightened evenly across the flange and that the gasket is properly seated.
3. Drive the car spiritedly and listen for any rattles or leaks. Let it cool down and install cosmetic plastic.

After 500 miles are logged re-torque all of your work.

We try to put as much information as possible within our product pages to help with application choice and the installation process. The business you purchased our product from can be a wealth of information, but should you need additional help and information, please feel free to call or our sales department.

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