1981 Chevrolet Corvette Exhaust System Kits

Your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Exhaust System Kits you desperately need.

We currently carry 5 Exhaust System Kits to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, and our inventory prices range from as little as $290.99 up to $1,166.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 2 different trusted brands of Exhaust System Kits for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Hooker Headers so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Exhaust System Kits stock in-person!

Exhaust System Kits for Your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

MagnaFlow – Street Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System (Part No.16889)

Street Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System

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$1166.99
The MagnaFlow 1980-1981 Chevrolet Corvette Street Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System brings out the personality of your 5.7L 1980-1981 Chevrolet Corvette with our signature resonant, powerful engine tone and dyno-proven performance. Thanks to its fast-flowing, mandrel bent 2.5in. main piping and 2 Straight-Through mufflers ending in a Dual Split Rear exit with 2.625in. Polished Welded-On Single Wall Turndown Cut Edge tips, this Chevrolet Corvette exhaust kit has the performance chops to match its sporty sound and appearance. Upgrade your ride to the next level with an exhaust that has the pipes to put other Chevrolet Corvette’s to shame. With this system your vehicle will be producing Moderate exterior and Mild interior sound levels while leaving other cars and trucks feeling envious at every stoplight. Exhaust kit 16889 features a cat-back layout that replaces your ride’s stock exhaust components from near the catalytic converter on back. Extensive 3D scanning during development has resulted in a direct-fit design that you can easily install yourself. 16889 is produced using CNC precision robotic manufacturing techniques and is backed by MagnaFlow’s 1-year limited finish warranty and limited lifetime construction warranty.

Product Features:
  • Dyno-proven performance
  • Durable corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
  • CNC precision robotic manufacturing techniques
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidepipe (Part No.50735-3HKR)

Super Competition Sidepipe

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$698.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Completely Welded On All Sides
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidepipe (Part No.65284HKR)

Super Competition Sidepipe

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$556.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Completely Welded On All Sides
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidepipe (Part No.50735HKR)

Super Competition Sidepipe

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$424.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Completely Welded On All Sides
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
  • Clamp Tube For Leak Free Seal
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Hooker Headers – Dual Competition Header Back Exhaust System Kit (Part No.16521HKR)

Dual Competition Header Back Exhaust System Kit

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$290.99
Designed to fit Hooker Competition header, Manifold or catalytic converter back applications. Cat-back kits install behind the converter and all other applicable emission control devices.

Product Features:
  • Reducer Flex-Tubes
  • Reduces Backpressure
  • Hardware Included
  • Instructions Included
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FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Exhaust System Kits

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With 2 brands you can trust, our most popular Exhaust System Kits for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette parts are:
Street Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System
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Super Competition Sidepipe
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Dual Competition Header Back Exhaust System Kit
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