{"product_id":"apex-2020-corvette-c8-stingray-titanium-cat-back-exhaust-system-apex-exhaust-eng-motorsport","title":"APEX 2020+ Corvette C8 Stingray Titanium Cat-Back Exhaust System","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+14 WHP | +16 WTQ | -57 LBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your C8 Stingray with a \u003cstrong\u003eTitanium Valved Cat-Back Exhaust System\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for major weight reduction, improved exhaust flow, and a sharper exotic exhaust note while preserving factory-style valve functionality when applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from aerospace-grade titanium, the system weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 lb compared with roughly 77 lb for the factory exhaust\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e57 lb weight savings\u003c\/strong\u003e from the rear of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight dual-muffler design helps reduce unwanted cabin drone while producing a more aggressive, higher-frequency titanium exhaust note under acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 400px; aspect-ratio: 9\/16;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JX4uc93Qx04\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" title=\"YouTube Short\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*The vehicle featured in this video is equipped with the Titanium APEX Exhaust System paired with Race Pipes*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Gains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+14 Peak WHP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+16 Peak WTQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 lb Weight Reduction vs. OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved throttle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased exhaust flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced rear-end weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace-grade titanium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cat-back exhaust system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValved and non-valved configurations available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory NPP valve retention available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional aftermarket remote-controlled valve system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight dual-muffler design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision TIG-welded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip-joint connections for easier alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced cabin drone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cutting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant titanium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhaust Valve Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system can be configured around your Corvette's original exhaust-valve setup or equipped with an aftermarket valve system depending on how the vehicle was originally optioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory NPP Valve Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your C8 was originally equipped with factory NPP exhaust valves, the factory valves can be retained with the appropriate configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valves will continue to operate through the Corvette's \u003cstrong\u003efactory drive-mode controls just as they do with the OEM exhaust\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sport and other aggressive drive\/exhaust modes will continue commanding the valves open as designed, while quieter modes retain normal factory valve behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the best option for customers who want the weight savings and sound of the titanium exhaust while maintaining the Corvette's integrated factory valve controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket Remote-Controlled Valve System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Corvette \u003cstrong\u003edid not come equipped with factory exhaust valves\u003c\/strong\u003e, an aftermarket valved configuration can be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese valves are controlled independently with a \u003cstrong\u003ewireless remote\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the driver to manually switch between open and closed exhaust modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike factory NPP valves, the aftermarket valve system is \u003cstrong\u003enot integrated into the Corvette's factory drive modes\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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