Check out this video of Late Model Racecraft’s titanium C8 Corvette cat back exhaust.
They first dyno the C8 Convertible and get a baseline of about 426 horsepower before they add American Racing headers and a titanium cat back exhaust.
American Racing headers have been proven to improve horsepower vs. just the sound compared to other C8 Corvette headers on the market.
Complete Street Performance has been working on this Twin Turbo C8 Corvette Setup for a very long time and now its perfect. No Check Engine Lights, No Shenanigan’s. This setup will be emissions legal and still add 200+ RWHP to your base model C8! Its the perfect daily driver with no drawbacks, and here’s my honest review of it. It delivers 650 Horsepower to the wheel.
They made this Twin Turbo set up so its seamless and to make sure there are no check engine lights and everything works perfect like launch control and no compromise.
Also, they will be offering a Stage 2 Twin Turbo Kit with upgraded Dodson clutches similar to Cicio Performance in Atlanta.
They are launching their first 5 production kits and they passed emissions.
Today we take our Twin Turbo C8 Corvette to our neighbors Automotive Intelligence to do a thorough PA Emissions Test with no gimmicks. Our goal was to design the setup to be 50 state legal. Does it pass the first hurdle?
Comparing the C5 and C8 Corvette models is very much like comparing a high-end desk computer available in the 1990s with the Apple iPad available in 2021. In some respects, it’s also a bit of apples vs. oranges since the intent of the C5 design by Chevrolet was very different from where it went with the C8.
A Car Designed for Solving Problems
The C5 Corvette released in 1997 was a paradigm shift for Chevrolet. It needed a corvette that was far more responsive to efficient production expectations, it needed to be a step away from the past and the complexity of builds that became part heavy for the sake of iterations layered on top of each other. The vehicle had to produce a return to power again, something that had frustrated buyers tremendously in the early 1990s and produced very weak vehicles that soured the public’s taste in Chevy performance vehicles.
A key factor of the C5’s success started with its simplicity in design. Using 1,500 less parts than the prior corvette model, the car was going to be far easier to construct, adding a huge benefit on the production side. In terms of physical design, the C5 changed the wheelbase and spread it out further with a flatter windshield, a greater slope in the front to reduce wind drag, and a sleeker look over all. Bottom line, what was a fast car visual became even faster-looking. However, unlike Chevy issues of the early 1990s, the C5 was not just appearance only; it actually produced hard results in terms of power and performance.
The engine block packed in a V8 powerhouse in the form of the LS1 for the base model C5 corvette and LS6 for the Z06. Built as a 5.7 liter assembly, it put out 345 hp. The suspension was beefed up with a Z-51 system as well as a redesign of the brake system that produces a 125-foot stop at 60 mph. The entire car was stabilized structurally with an aluminum tube designed for heavy power stress and torque.
The flagship of the C5 was the Z06 model, which included the LS6 engine package and the FE4 suspension. This particular souped-up design put out an even more powerful 385 hp. Once the additional weight changes were taken off the vehicle, the vehicle was reaching 405 hp by 2002. Again, the C5 was really a package of multiple worlds: production efficiency improvement, sleeker design to match modern expectations, and a respectable power output.
A Power Sports Car Upgrade for the 2020s
The C8 Corvette, released approximately 22 years after the C5, provides a tremendous step up from prior models. Keep in mind, two other model versions had already been designed and built after the C5 and before the C8. With the release of the C8, the Corvette now produced for an owner the 6.2 liter V8 engine based on an LT2 block design, producing 495 hp. It’s a 30 to 35HP increase over the C7 and well up to 150HP increase over the much earlier C5 Corvette.
Interestingly, the C8 is a heavier car. It added almost 200 pounds over the prior C7 model but only about 100 pounds over the C5 which was designed for being light to add speed. However, all of that weight translates to power, which produces a C8 vehicle that jumps to 60 mph in under 3 seconds (2.8 seconds to be exact). It was also a reduction of one second’s time from the fastest C7 clock. In terms of stopping power the C8 arrives from 70 mph to 0 in 149 feet, again an amazing amount of braking power applied at full speed.
The C8 transmission is a departure from previous years in that it will only be produced with an automatic transmission. However, while there’s no manual transmission option going forward, the automatic version is a dual-clutch design, responsive steering wheel paddle control as well as heavily computerized performance.
The C8 transmission is a departure from previous years in that it will only be produced with an automatic transmission. However, while there’s no manual transmission option going forward, the automatic version is a dual-clutch design, responsive steering wheel paddle control as well as heavily computerized performance. The above said, there is still ongoing discussion about a manual version running around and might be in development, but there isn’t a lot of confirmation per se on the matter, more conjecture. It would be an odd departure as well given so much was invested in the commitment to the automatic transmission mode versus prior versions like the T56 transmission and the LS6 compatible packages.
In short, the C8 Corvette and the C5 were both groundbreaking designs for their releases, but to compare the two side-by-side would be silly. Their build intent was very different and they were produced for very different markets and times.
Check out this how to STEP by STEP installation video from Paragon Performance on how to change your C8 Corvette steering wheel to something nicer like their Carbon Fiber steering wheel they offer.
Per their video “NEW product release! Our own Carbon Fiber C8 Corvette Steering wheel! Stand out from the rest and replace your OEM Steering wheel with a carbon fiber version. This is a direct OEM replacement. All you need to do is transfer your OEM buttons and switches. Alex walks you through step by step in this detailed instructional video!”
If you decide to purchase their C8 Corvette Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel mention you found this post and their video on C8CorvetteBlog.com
Check out this video by Woman Driven on YouTube where she compares a C8 Corvette and a Shelby GT500 on the track at Exotics Racing in Las Vegas.
She mentions, the Chevy C8 Corvette and the Ford Shelby GT500 are two cars that I’ve been meaning to drive and test out. Driving the C8 and the GT500 on a road course, is likely the best way to get a feeling of the overall performance both of them have to offer. Let’s just say, one drove much better than the other.
Here is a real life review of a Corvette C8 from previous C7 Corvette Z06 owner Steven Cusson on YouTube.
Get his perspective on the good, bad, and ugly on the C8 Corvette vs. the Z06 C7 Corvette.
Something he mentioned he likes about the C8 Corvette is:
Also, here is a review of the Corvette C7 vs the C8 Corvette from CarMax
Per their article and video description of the C7 vs C8 Corvette review.
The Chevrolet Corvette has been an American sports car icon for over half a century. Historically the Corvette has always been one of the more affordable and usable sports cars on the road, and that appeal has helped make it one of the most popular performance cars in the world. If you’ve always dreamed of cruising down the highway in your very own Vette but worried it would break your bank account, the experts at Edmunds are here to help. Travis Langness and Elana Scherr take a closer look at two of the most recent Corvette variants to help you decide which one fits best in your budget and lifestyle. The two Corvettes reviewed in this video are the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Even though these two Corvettes are only a year apart, the differences are significant. Redesigned for 2020, the Corvette Stingray (often referred to as the Corvette C8) has a completely different look and feel from the 2019 Corvette Z06 (known as the C7). But the biggest difference between these two sports cars is the engine. While the 2019 Corvette followed the classic under-the-hood front-engine layout, Chevrolet decided it needed to move to a mid-engine layout to enhance the car’s performance for 2020 and beyond. The new engine location — now behind the cabin — enhances the 2020 Corvette’s performance but does limit the rear visibility. Shoppers looking for high-performance sports cars have been flocking to the Chevy Corvette for decades. It’s an American automotive institution that has aged like fine wine. Which Corvette is the right choice for you? We’ll help you answer that question and more in our review of the 2019 and 2020 Chevrolet Corvette.
Check out this video of a C8 Corvette Ported Intake that increased the horsepower by 18 more horsepower and 25lbs of Torque.
You can see the install of the C8 Corvette Ported Intake and dyno numbers in the video below.
The last time Chevrolet launched new colors for the new mid engine Chevy C8 Corvette it was back in July, 2020 when they released the Red Mist and Silver Flare Metallic colors.
Now they released three new colors for the 2022 C8 Corvette Colors that will be available to order around July for ordering.
Check out this video from WRP Drive on YouTube where he has his local Chevy Dealer install his Fabspeed Valvetronic C8 Corvette Exhaust.
Also, we have more posts, videos, and sounds of different C8 Corvette catback exhausts here as well.
Considered the best in the business, my C8 gets the Fabspeed Valvetronic exhaust installed. Let me tell you this is INSANE! LOUD AF and exotic sounding. This is of course coupled with my 2M sport cats.
Check out this video of a 2021 Silver Flare Metallic C8 Corvette. This is the new Silver color General Motors and Chevrolet came out with for the 2021 Corvette C8.
In this video, you can really see how cool this color looks and how it changes based on the lighting hitting it.
This Silver Flare Metallic C8 Corvette is for sale at Hollywood Motors USA in West Babylon, NY and if you are interested in it (if its still available) or any C8 Corvette at Hollywood Motors USA’s inventory tell them C8CorvetteBlog.com sent you.
