In this video, we show you how to install a cat-back exhaust into your Chevrolet C8 Corvette. This is the most detailed DIY video you will find.
We installed our Fabspeed Valvetronic Maxflo Exhaust System which keeps the factory NPP exhaust valve functionality for the ability to switch between loud and quiet modes.
If you want to lower your Corvette C8 one of the ways to do so is with KW’s new coilover Suspension they built specifically for the C8 Corvette.
Per KW’s video below:
KW is proud to announce the all-new Variant 5 Coilover Suspension System designed around the demands of today’s modern sport and supercars. The Variant 5 is the first four way adjustable coilover kit for road cars on the market with leading state-of-the-art KW Solid Piston Technology. The new C8 Corvette will experience the upgrade in the ride, handling, and performance with the new KW Variant 5 Coilover.
KW’s solid piston design in each Variant 5 Coilover reduces the amount of uncontrolled and unwanted suspension movement. This solid piston design also provides more platform to the chassis than conventional dampers, allowing a lower spring rate to be used, giving more overall compliance and superior handling.
The all-new Variant 5 Coilover also features precise 4-way dampening adjustment capabilities. When you’re looking to lower and improve your vehicle’s suspension, having rebound and compression adjustment is great, but having the ability to fine-tune your suspension movements at different speeds is even better. KW took the Variant 5 Coilover to a whole new level with high speed and low-speed tunability. High speed refers to suspension travel and events that the Coilover itself experiences very quickly, such as a sharp corner or a hard launch from a stop. Low-speed events refer to suspension movements that happen at a slower, more gradual pace, such as large sweeping corners or gradual acceleration. Having the ability to adjust high and low-speed suspension dampening independently, gives you unprecedented handling, performance, and control. This means every acceleration, steering movement, or braking event is tunable and precise.
The high and low-speed valves in every Variant 5 Coilover are built in a series, and each valve in the circuit is tuned to the respective vehicle application. With 13 clicks of high and low-speed rebound and compression adjustability, the Variant 5 Coilover offers an incredible range of desired forces in a more sensitive, cavitation-free package that responds immediately at high frequency.
KW Variant 5 Coilovers provide you with lowering capability, improved handling, and more adjustability all in one package.
The KW Variant 5 Coilovers feature: – Up to 35mm of lowering – Trapezoidal Thread with composite spring perch – 13 Clicks of Low-Speed Rebound Damping Adjustment – 13 Clicks of High-Speed Rebound Damping Adjustment – 13 Clicks of Low-Speed Compression Damping Adjustment – 13 Clicks of High-Speed Compression Damping Adjustment – SPRLH-A (Solid Piston Rebound Low High – Adjustable) Technology – SPCLH-A (Solid Piston Compression Low High – Adjustable) Technology – Limited Lifetime Warranty
The multi-national technology company integrated its FT600 engine management system with the factory ECU (PCM) and TCU (Transmission Control Unit) to create a seamless solution for ultimate control over the twin turbocharged LT2 engine combination without hacking into the factory ECU.
Here is the story behind the project as FuelTech blends its championship-winning, record setting electronic technology into the C8 Corvette. In the video Anderson explains FuelTech’s highly successful drag racing programs in Sport Compact and the domestic-based door-slammer segments. It is through that success—at the highest level of motorsports—that has prepared the company’s PowerFT engine management systems to be capable of piggybacking on to one of Chevrolet’s most advanced vehicles in its line-up.
Beginning with a clean sheet of paper wasn’t easy but worth the efforts since FuelTech will be building a user-friendly plug-and-play setup for speed shops and enthusiasts.
FuelTech is proving it is more than just a motorsports technology company as it expands into the street market and integrates with OEM electronics. It is the reason you’re seeing #FuelTechEverywhere
WHEELS UP for FuelTech Twin Turbo C8 Corvette in 2nd Trip to Drag Strip!
Nearly two months ago FuelTech shocked the late-model Corvette world by cracking off 1,075 whp from its twin turbocharged C8 Corvette.
Last month the team got on track and rushed into the 9-second barrier with an awesome 9.72 at 146 mph at Virginia Motorsports Park.
But they were just getting started—last week Anderson Dick pushed the FuelTech C8 Corvette even further into the 9s with a best of 9.61 and 148 mph during a private track rental at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
The 60-foot times are impressive with a best of 1.38, thanks to leaving on nitrous and the sticky Mickey Thompson ET Street R drag radials, which are mounted on a pair of Belak wheels.
The main goal of the C8 Corvette is to develop EFI technologies while showing the versatility of the PowerFT line of engine management systems. The EFI setup on the FuelTech C8 Corvette features a custom jumper harness that allows a FT600 ECU to control fuel and timing in this twin turbocharged combination. The internal boost controller and power management options allow Anderson to custom program the power curve, which is a critical function in getting the vehicle to perform properly on the drag strip.
The OEM powertrain control unit forces the team to modify the shift procedures, transmission pressure controls, and the clutch adjustments. The team made huge strides this outing with multiple 9-second runs and three jaunts into the 9.60s, but there is more work to be done. The team also relies on the FT600 data logger to record factory sensors at a high sampling rate in addition to an assortment of FuelTech sensors. The Corvette employs two WB-O2 Nano meters that monitor the air/fuel ratio through Bosch LSU 4.2 sensors in the exhaust. Other sensors wired into the FT600 include backpressure canister, 0-150 psi pressure sensor to monitor the port fuel injection, two backpressure sensors for each turbocharger as well as turbocharger speed sensors.
Anderson also added two FuelTech EGT-4 kits, which allows individual cylinder EGT monitoring for all eight cylinders, aiding in complete data collection and engine safety. New for this track outing was the addition of a Nitrous Outlet laughing gas kit with the goal of getting the Corvette to run quicker 60-foot times. And if you’ve watched the video, it was mission accomplished as Anderson yanked the driver’s side front wheel off the ground at the drop of the green! The FT600 includes a Pro Nitrous controller, allowing Anderson and his group to bring in the nitrous quickly and shut it off as the Garrett turbochargers start to reach peak boost at 21 psi.
An Aeromotive fuel system supplies VP Racing Fuels M1 methanol to a second set of fuel injectors, all controlled by the FT600, and can provide ample fuel volume for boost and nitrous usage. If you are just checking in on the FuelTech C8 Corvette, a brief overview shows it has two Garrett G35-900 turbochargers mounted topside that provide plenty of boost to the fortified LT2 engine. Simplicity reigns in this engine compartment—the turbo kit doesn’t have an intercooler due to the use of methanol fuel to help cool the incoming air.
Late Model Racecraft’s Steve Fereday, who was also on-hand to enjoy the barrage of 9-second runs at South Georgia Motorsports Park, inspired Anderson to build this turbo combination. The only drivetrain modifications has been the addition of a Dodson clutch and GForce Engineering rear axles. In all, the team made 14 runs at South Georgia Motorsports Park as they develop strategies to get the best and most consistent performance from the complicated platform. They left the famed drag strip with a glove box full of 9-second time slips, including three in the 9.60 range. From a mid-9 second late model Corvette to winning championships and setting records at all levels of motorsports, that is the reason you’re seeing #FuelTechEverywhere
Check out this video by WrapLife Atlanta Custom Wraps inspire his friend to get a C8 Corvette. I think he was hooked once he started it with that Corsa Exhaust.
Also, there are some cool rollers, drive bys, and drone shots of Atlanta Car Wraps Camo Wrapped C8 Corvette.
Check out this video by Lethal Performance on installing a AWE Exhaust System on the C8 Corvette.
AWE is another aftermarket part company that provides full cat back options including their track exhaust option for the C8 Corvette.
Per their video:
Holy TURKEYS! This C8 sounds like a completely different car with this new AWE Tuning X pipe and exhaust. Thanks to Micheal Nester for letting us work on this beautiful Long Beach Red C8 Corvette.
Check out this video from Ferrada Wheels on YouTube where they show off their new CM2 Ferrada Wheels for the Corvette C8.
Per Ferrada Wheels:
The C8 Corvette is definitely Battle Ready, from the Massive shots of Nitrous to the Ferrada CM2’s to match with the Wild Wrap. This Car is one for the books and with a titanium exhaust it has all it needs to destroy anything on the road.
Special Thanks to San Jacinto Battleship Texas State
