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2001 Chevrolet Corvette TSP X Pipe
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette TSP X Pipe
Instead of reusing the stock mid-pipe, this particular C5 owner specified TSP's 3-inch off-road crossover X and mid-pipe, which run an additional $349.99. (A catted version is also available for $499.99.) For those who prefer to retain their stock H-pipe, TSP carries catted connection pipes for $249.99.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
After the off-road X and mid-pipe sections are slipped over the headers, the supplied band clamps are positioned and snugged down. The clamps are not fully tightened at this time, as both sections of the exhaust must be installed before finishing.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
The rear connection pipes are slipped over the mid-pipe. After inserting a cat-back gasket, the nuts on each side are then tightened down.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette X Pipe Installation
Band clamps are slipped onto each side of the back section, and the bolts are snugged down. Next come the mid-pipe retainer-bracket nuts. The pipes are then adjusted for a clean fit, and the bolts are fully tightened. A view from the cat-back junction forward highlights the smooth bends in the pipes and the finished system's sanitary look.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Header Installation
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Header Installation
The vehicle is lowered, and the dipstick tube is reinserted on the passenger side of the block.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Header Installation
Stock-heat-range NGK TR55... 
   
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Header Installation
Stock-heat-range NGK TR55 plugs are installed, along with a set of MSD 8.5mm plug wires to replace the worn factory wires.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette LS1 Engine
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette LS1 Engine
Here's how the engine compartment should look after the installation is complete.
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