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AP Exhaust 48481 Exhaust Pipe - Center
| Brand | AP Exhaust 48481 |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Material | Aluminized steel |
| Original Equipment Replacement | Yes |
| Fits | Chevrolet and GMC · 38 vehicles |
OE replacement. Direct-fit exhaust pipe for straightforward installation.
Aluminized steel. Helps resist corrosion for longer service life.
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OE Replacement Exhaust Pipe for GM Trucks
AP Exhaust 48481 is an aluminized steel exhaust pipe built as an original equipment replacement for select 1996-1999 Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks. It is specified for center-position applications on old body style models with dual inlet mufflers and welded OE exhaust systems.
Key Features
- Aluminized steel construction for exhaust system durability
- Original equipment replacement part
- Center exhaust pipe application
- Designed for welded factory exhaust layouts
- Direct fit for select Chevrolet C1500, K1500, K2500 and GMC C1500, K1500, K2500 trucks
- AP Exhaust 48481 replacement pipe for service and repair work
Product Details
This AP Exhaust 48481 exhaust pipe is made for 1996-1999 Chevrolet and GMC trucks with the old body style and dual inlet muffler setup. It is a center exhaust pipe for 141.5-inch wheelbase C1500 and K1500 applications, with additional coverage for K2500 models under 8500 lbs. G.V.W. and C1500 models under 8600 lbs. G.V.W. The aluminized steel construction supports long-term exhaust service in a direct replacement format.
Compatible With 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500, center; 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500, center; 1996-1999 Chevrolet K2500, center; 1996-1999 GMC C1500, center; 1996-1999 GMC K1500, center; and 1996-1999 GMC K2500, center. AP Exhaust 48481 is a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged center pipe on these GM truck exhaust systems.
Common Issues This Part Addresses
- Rust or corrosion in the center exhaust pipe
- Cracks or leaks in a welded factory exhaust section
- Restricted exhaust flow from a damaged pipe
- Noise caused by exhaust leaks under the truck
- Failure of the original center pipe on old body style GM trucks
Installation Notes
Verify wheelbase, gross vehicle weight rating, body style, and muffler configuration before ordering. This part is intended for welded OE exhaust assemblies, so matching the factory layout is important for proper installation. Confirm the vehicle is equipped with the dual inlet muffler and center pipe arrangement listed in the fitment data.
Quality Assurance
AP Exhaust 48481 is an OE replacement exhaust pipe built to match the factory application requirements for the listed Chevrolet and GMC trucks. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
This part fits 38 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Wheel Base | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | GMC | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | GMC | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | GMC | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | GMC | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | GMC | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | GMC | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | GMC | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | GMC | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | GMC | C1500 | — | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Under 8600 lbs. G.V.W.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | GMC | K1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | GMC | K1500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 | Standard Cab Pickup | 5.7L | V8 | 141.5" | Center | (141.5" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; (Under 8500 lbs. G.V.W.) Old Body Style with Dual Inlet Muffler |
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