Borla's 2.75-inch X-pipe with mid-pipes is a stainless crossover section for the 2016 Camaro SS coupe with the 6.2L V8. It replaces the factory mid-section and is made from T-304 stainless steel, a higher-grade alloy than the 409-type material often used in budget pipes. Because the design removes the AFM valves, it is a practical choice for owners who want a free-flowing aftermarket cat-back setup without the valve hardware that the factory system relies on.
Compared with a stock system or a cheaper mid-pipe, the main reason to choose this part is the AFM valve removal, which lets the exhaust run without valve actuators in the path. Fitment details vary across sources, so confirm your model year and transmission before ordering. The part is designed for 2.75-inch systems and Borla mufflers, and it does not fit convertibles. Searches for 2016 Camaro SS 6.2L X-pipe, AFM delete exhaust, LT1 mid-pipe, and smog-legal Camaro SS X-pipe typically point to this configuration.
No. The design removes the AFM valves from the system. Owners on user forums report that the factory AFM actuator motors should stay connected and secured under the car, or a check engine light may set. Many also tune AFM out of the engine control module to avoid V4-mode issues.
No. This part is designed to work with Borla mufflers, and the mid-pipes are not intended for factory mufflers.
It does not fit convertibles. Some sources list a 2024 model year and others stop at 2023, so confirm the model year with the manufacturer before ordering.
Plan on the AFM wiring being the main gotcha. Owners on user forums say the actuator motors must remain plugged in and zip-tied out of the way, or a check engine light can set. If you are removing the valves, plan for a tune or a plug-in AFM delete module, since disconnecting the valves alone does not stop V4 mode. Confirm the installation steps and included hardware with the manufacturer, since official install instructions were not verified for this listing.
