The Cadillac CTS-V blends luxury refinement with high-performance V8 power, making it one of the most respected American performance sedans. Upgrading to performance headers and pairing them with a cat-back or axle-back exhaust system improves horsepower, torque, throttle response, and delivers the aggressive exhaust tone CTS-V enthusiasts expect.
Stainless Works designs premium performance headers and exhaust systems specifically for the Cadillac CTS-V platform, engineered to maximize exhaust flow while maintaining durability, drivability, and reliability for street and track applications.
Explore our Cadillac CTS-V lineup engineered for performance, sound, and precision fitment across multiple generations of V-Series performance sedans.
For first-generation models, the 2004–2007 Cadillac CTS-V long tube headers are designed to improve exhaust scavenging, increase horsepower, and enhance throttle response for the LS-powered platform. Matching 2004–2007 Cadillac CTS-V cat-back exhaust systems improve exhaust flow while delivering a deeper, more aggressive exhaust tone.
Second-generation applications are supported with the 2009–2015 Cadillac CTS-V long tube headers and 2009–2015 Cadillac CTS-V cat-back exhaust systems, engineered to maximize airflow and performance for the supercharged LSA platform.
For the third-generation platform, the 2016–2019 Cadillac CTS-V long tube headers, 2016–2019 Cadillac CTS-V cat-back exhaust systems, and 2016–2019 Cadillac CTS-V axle-back exhaust systems are engineered to improve airflow, increase horsepower, and enhance the aggressive sound of the supercharged LT4 platform.
Pairing long tube headers with a high-flow exhaust system significantly improves airflow, reduces restriction, and helps unlock additional horsepower and torque while enhancing overall engine performance.
Our exhaust systems and headers are built from corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel and precision TIG welded for strength and long-term durability. Long tube headers feature mandrel-bent primary tubes and optimized collectors designed to maximize exhaust flow and improve engine efficiency.
Every Stainless Works exhaust system and header kit is proudly Made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship.
Do headers increase horsepower on a Cadillac CTS-V?
Yes. Long tube headers improve exhaust scavenging and airflow, increasing horsepower, torque, and overall engine efficiency.
Which CTS-V engines benefit most from exhaust upgrades?
LS, LSA, and LT4-powered CTS-V platforms all benefit significantly from headers and exhaust upgrades, improving airflow, throttle response, and overall performance.
What is the difference between a cat-back and axle-back exhaust?
A cat-back system replaces a larger portion of the exhaust system for improved airflow and performance, while an axle-back system primarily changes the rear section to enhance exhaust tone and sound quality.
Are Stainless Works exhaust systems made in the USA?
Yes. Stainless Works headers and exhaust systems are manufactured in Streetsboro, Ohio using premium 304 stainless steel and precision TIG welding.
