23-26+ C8 Corvette AWE Switchpath Catback Exhaust - AWE Tuning

Name: 23-26+ C8 Corvette AWE Switchpath Catback Exhaust - AWE Tuning
Brand: AWE Tuning
SKU: 3025-43906
Price: 3895 USD
Availability: InStock

FITS 2023+ C8 CORVETTE ( Z06/Z07 Models )
Installation Instructions

DESCRIPTION:

Upgrade the sound, performance, and driving experience of your 2023-2026+ Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 with the AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Cat-Back Exhaust System featuring Part Number 3025-43906 with Diamond Black exhaust tips. Engineered specifically around the high-revving 5.5L LT6 flat-plane crank V8, this premium valved cat-back exhaust delivers AWE's signature aggressive soundtrack while retaining full control through the Corvette's factory onboard exhaust modes. Unlike systems that eliminate the factory valve functionality, AWE's bespoke SwitchPath™ design utilizes high-quality valves engineered to work with the factory valve linkage, allowing the exhaust character to change with the vehicle's existing drive and exhaust mode controls. No valve relearn is required following installation. Constructed from U.S.-made 3-inch CNC mandrel-bent .065-inch wall T304L stainless steel, the SwitchPath™ system combines a tailored X-pipe with specifically tuned straight-through mufflers to create a cleaner, richer, and substantially more aggressive LT6 exhaust note than the factory system. With the valves closed, the system remains well-controlled and comfortable during cruising while still delivering increased character; with the valves open, the system unleashes the exotic, high-RPM sound expected from the C8 Z06's flat-plane V8. AWE also engineered the mufflers to control harsh frequencies associated with higher-flow catalytic converter applications. Performance benefits extend beyond sound. AWE reports dyno-verified maximum gains of 11 horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. The complete SwitchPath™ system weighs approximately 42.5 lbs. compared to approximately 57.5 lbs. for the factory exhaust, resulting in an approximate 15 lb. weight reduction. Robust internally-lined stainless steel flex sections isolate engine movement, while integrated heat shields attach to factory bumper locations for additional thermal management. Four massive 4.5-inch double-walled Diamond Black slash-cut exhaust tips fill the factory Z06 exhaust openings without requiring additional fillers. Engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house by AWE, the system installs without cutting, requires no ECU tuning, and is backed by AWE's Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No Check Engine Light Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty.

Key Features

AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Cat-Back Exhaust System
Part Number 3025-43906
Diamond Black exhaust tip finish
Designed specifically for Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 applications
Engineered for the 5.5L LT6 flat-plane crank V8
Bespoke valved SwitchPath™ cat-back exhaust design
Retains factory onboard exhaust mode controls
No valve relearn required after installation
Engineered to deliver AWE signature sound with valves open or closed
Tier 1 supplier exhaust valves engineered to respect factory valve linkage
Full 3-inch exhaust construction
CNC mandrel-bent U.S.-made .065-inch wall T304L stainless steel
Precision-engineered tailored X-pipe design
Specifically tuned straight-through mufflers
AWE proprietary muffler packing material designed to maintain exhaust tone over time
Dyno-verified maximum gains of 11 horsepower at the wheels
Dyno-verified maximum gains of 14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
AWE SwitchPath™ exhaust weight: approximately 42.5 lbs.
Factory exhaust weight: approximately 57.5 lbs.
Saves approximately 15 lbs. compared to the factory exhaust
Robust internally-lined stainless steel flex sections
Flex sections help isolate engine movement from the exhaust system
Integrated heat shields bolt to factory bumper locations
Four 4.5-inch double-walled slash-cut exhaust tips
Premium Diamond Black tip finish
Tips fill the factory Z06 bumper openings without additional fillers
Direct bolt-on installation
No cutting required
No ECU tuning required
Does not interfere with factory emissions equipment
50-State Legal – does not tamper with emissions control or monitoring equipment
Engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house by AWE
Made in Pennsylvania, USA
AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
AWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee

Important Notes

Part Number 3025-43906 is specifically listed by AWE as the C8 Corvette Z06 SwitchPath™ Exhaust with Diamond Black tips.
Designed for C8 Corvette Z06 applications with the 5.5L LT6 flat-plane crank V8.
For 2023-2026+ applications, verify exact model-year compatibility before ordering as AWE may update fitment information as additional Corvette model years are released.
This is a true valved SwitchPath™ exhaust system and retains control through the Corvette's factory onboard exhaust modes.
AWE's valves are designed to work with the factory valve linkage.
No exhaust valve relearn procedure is required following installation.
Exhaust character changes based on factory valve position; AWE describes the system as controlled and comfortable while cruising with substantially more aggression when the valves are open.
AWE engineered the mufflers to control harsh exhaust frequencies, including applications utilizing higher-flow catalytic converters.
The system weighs approximately 42.5 lbs. compared to approximately 57.5 lbs. for the factory exhaust, providing approximately 15 lbs. of weight savings.
Integrated heat shields are included and attach using factory bumper mounting locations.
Robust internally-lined stainless steel flex sections are incorporated to isolate engine movement.
Direct bolt-on installation requires no cutting.
No ECU tuning is required.
Does not interfere with factory emissions equipment and is designated 50-State Legal by AWE.
Professional installation by a qualified exhaust technician is recommended.
Perfect Fitment Guarantee, and No Check Engine Light Guarantee.

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Warranty

AWE wants you happy - let’s work together to get any issues resolved! Please note these key points before proceeding with any claim: Start at the original place of purchase. 100% of claims start with the original place of purchase, and all refunds, if granted, are through the original place of purchase. Call them first. Need their contact information? Try the AWE dealer map. If you remove, we can not approve. If a product issue is discovered after installation, do not remove the product before receiving confirmation of a return approval from the original place of purchase. On-car information can often lead to diagnosis and action plans; AWE requires a chance to address in this manner. Post-install products removed prior to return authorization will be denied any warranty claim. Any alterations or attempts to fix will void the warranty. This includes welding, bending, or any ad-hoc methods that alter the product in any way. All warranties are for the original owner only. Second owners can purchase replacement components at a discount, directly from AWE or from participating dealers. If you are a dealer or bought through AWE directly fill out the form here. Orders or parts of orders canceled more than seven (7) calendar days after placement will be assessed a 20% raw-materials allocation fee. AWE recommends that dealers request down payments from consumers given the handcrafted nature of many AWE products.