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C5 Corvette Exhaust Removal
The next step is to loosen the center exhaust mount.		 C5 Corvette Exhaust Removal
The stock exhaust is then cut to the proper length using a Sawzall.		 C5 Corvette Exhaust Installation
The Bassani Power X Crossover pipe can then be bolted into place.
C5 Corvette Exhaust Installation
Next, the new tailpipes are installed. Bassani supplies new bolts and gaskets to connect the tailpipes to the flanges on the Power X.		 C5 Corvette Exhaust Installation
With the tailpipes on, the mufflers can be installed...		 C5 Corvette Exhaust Installation
...and the tips adjusted to the proper position.
C5 Corvette Bassani X Pipe
Here's an under-car view of the installed Power X.		 C5 Corvette Bassani Exhaust System
The installed Aft-Cat system is similarly tidy.		 C5 Corvette Bassani Exhaust System
The rolled-edge, stainless-steel tips with billet inserts give the car a distinctive new look.
C5 Corvette Hypertech Hyperpac
With the exhaust components in place, Hypertech's HyperPac unit is mounted to the windshield using a supplied suction cup...		 C5 Corvette Hypertech Hyperpac
...and connected to the car's onboard computer via the ALDL port underdash.		 C5 Corvette Hypertech Hyperpac
With that done, downloading the performance-oriented Hypertech Power Tuning is simply a matter of following some on-screen prompts. All told, our exhaust and tuning upgrades added an impressive 31 hp at the rear wheels.
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