Borla Performance Merge X-Pipe Mid-Pipe (60548) - 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray, Grand Sport & Z06 6.2L V8
Optimize your vehicle's exhaust scavenging and balance your V8's firing pulses with the Borla Performance Merge X-Pipe Mid-Pipe. Custom-engineered specifically for 2014 to 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06 platforms, this premium aftermarket upgrade replaces the restrictive factory center mid-section to dramatically improve flow, acoustics, and power delivery. Featuring a high-flow 2.75-inch dual layout, the engineered crossover junction acts as a specialized convergence point where exhaust streams merge. This cross-flow design equalizes pressure waves between cylinder banks, effectively smoothing out rough exhaust tones while neutralizing annoying pitch harshness. The result is a crisper, more synchronized muscle car note that amplifies the signature Borla growl under heavy acceleration. When seamlessly combined with any Borla axle-back system, this merge section links the components to create a full high-performance Cat-Back system.
What sets the Borla 60548 apart is its robust architecture combined with a universal valve-agnostic configuration. This mid-pipe assembly is a perfect match whether your Corvette originally shipped with or without factory multi-mode dual performance exhaust (NPP) valves or Active Fuel Management (AFM) valves. Fabricated entirely from premium, high-quality T-304 austenitic stainless steel, this setup is vastly superior to budget aftermarket alternatives or factory T-400 series alloys (such as 409) to provide permanent protection against deep rust, moisture oxidation, and structural deterioration under high thermal stress. Precision computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing paired with ultra-smooth mandrel bends guarantees accurate, line-to-line clearance beneath your chassis. Installation requires cutting the original equipment (O.E.) system directly behind the secondary catalytic converters, allowing a clean cut-and-clamp execution. Backed by Borla's legendary written Million-Mile Warranty, this system brings race-proven airflow management straight to your C7 Corvette performance build.
Features
- Engineered crossover merge section equalizes exhaust gas pulses to maximize flow and scavenging efficiency
- Delivers a crisper, more synchronized V8 exhaust note while smoothing out harsh, unrefined sound frequencies
- Universal Configuration: Seamlessly installs on C7 Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06 models with or without factory AFM/NPP valving
- Integrates perfectly between factory front sections and Borla Axle-Back assemblies to form a complete Cat-Back system
- Constructed completely from premium-grade T-304 austenitic stainless steel for permanent structural durability
- Ultra-smooth dual 2.75-inch CNC mandrel bent tubing layout eliminates restrictive internal bottlenecks
- Engineered for a secure cut-and-clamp installation directly behind the secondary factory catalytic converters
- Backed by Borla's unmatched, industry-leading written Million-Mile Warranty
Fitment By Year, Make & Model
2019 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
2018 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
2017 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
2016 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
2014 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
- 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L LT1 V8 (Coupe / Convertible, RWD, Automatic or Manual Transmission)
Important Application & Installation Notes:
- Fits **all 2014-2019 C7 platform architectures**, including Stingray, Grand Sport, and widebody Z06 packages across both 2-door coupe and convertible body styles.
- Fully compatible with both **6.0L LT1 naturally aspirated and 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8 engines** across all automatic and manual transmission configurations.
- **Installation Modification Required:** This system is not a 100% direct drop-in replacement; installation **REQUIRES cutting** the original equipment (O.E.) factory piping directly behind the secondary catalytic converters, followed by a cut-and-clamp join with the supplied hardware.
- Fits vehicles equipped with or without factory dual-mode NPP performance exhaust valves and active fuel management AFM valve networks.
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