Product Description
AWE SwitchPath Catback Exhaust for G8X M3 & M4
Welcome to the party in the back. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the BMW G8X M3 & M4:
- 50-state emissions-complaint dual 3” exhaust configuration
- Available as valved SwitchPath™ or rowdy Track Edition
- AWE's first SwitchPath™ exhaust for BMW to incorporate drone-canceling 180 Technology®
- SwitchPath™ retains factory valve controls, no additional remote needed
- Fits stock and M-Performance valances
- Optional non-resonated performance mid-pipes available separately (for AWE Exhausts only)
- Track Edition (with mid-pipes) provides a 22 lb weight savings over the stock exhaust
- Bespoke X-pipe unlocks a smooth tone out of the S58
- Ball socket mounting points for easy installation
- Max gains of 3 hp and 5 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
- Quad 4.5” double-walled, slash-cut tips available in chrome silver and diamond black
- Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
- Manufactured in-house at AWE
- AWE No CEL guarantee
- AWE Perfect Fitment guarantee
- AWE Lifetime Warranty
IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTES THAT YOU SHOULD READ:
- Mid Pipes:
AWE’s Non-Resonated Performance Mid-Pipes are designed to be paired to AWE Exhausts only. Due to varying cut points, they’re not guaranteed to work with another manufacturer’s exhaust configuration. - Exhausts:
AWE Exhausts feature inlet adapters to mate to the factory mid-section. When pairing AWE Mid-Pipes to the SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhausts, the aforementioned adapters are not needed. Due to varying cut points, AWE Exhausts are not guaranteed to mate with another manufacturer’s mid pipes. - Convertibles:
AWE's Exhaust suite for G8X is not guaranteed to fit on convertible models due to additional factory bracing. - Valances:
AWE Exhausts are confirmed to fit stock and M-Performance valances.
SwitchPath™:
Presenting the first AWE SwitchPath™ configuration for BMW to incorporate patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®.
No drone, minimal bends, maximum flow, and push-button attitude. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust is comprised of 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel, a precision x-pipe, and a valved SwitchPath™ muffler tuned specifically for the S58.
Beginning after factory mid pipe, the precision X-pipe immediately helps smooth the S58 of its rasp, deepening the tone before its refined further by the bespoke SwitchPath™ muffler in the rear.
The closed valve experience:
When the valves are closed, the SwitchPath™ Exhaust produces a refined, aggressive howl while remaining full-bodied and powerful – no congested, metallic sounds when on the throttle. At cruising speeds, interior acoustics are close to stock with no drone at cruising speeds. AWE SwitchPath™ tech also responds perfectly to the many transmission settings and shift points in automatic vehicles. Drop the hammer with the valves closed and SwitchPath™ sings a proper M anthem. If you were to leave the valves closed at all times after equipping SwitchPath™, we wouldn’t blame you — it’s that good… all of the time.
The opened valve experience:
Open the valves and the S58’s roar is uncorked. Sport and Sport+ modes achieve the ultimate contrast in behavior when compared to comfort driving modes (valves closed). In Sport mode, the exhaust note is powerful, clean, and aggressive. In Sport+ mode, the same aggression applies… but with grin-provoking burbles. Thanks to the precision X-pipe, the rasp is still kept in check while allowing the exhaust note to reach full aggression.
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds (i.e. drone-free, clean aggression), and want to retain your factory valve behavior all while gaining peace of mind (i.e. emissions compliance), look no further than SwitchPath™.
Tips:
When it comes to showing off the party out back, each exhaust comes complete with quad 4.5” double-walled, slash-cut tips available in chrome silver or diamond black.
Very important fitment notes (please read this too):
- Mid Pipes: AWE’s Non-Resonated Performance Mid-Pipes are designed to be paired to AWE Exhausts only. Due to varying cut points, they’re not guaranteed to work with another manufacturer’s exhaust configuration.
- Exhausts: AWE Exhausts feature inlet adapters to mate to the factory mid-section. When pairing AWE Mid-Pipes to the SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhausts, the aforementioned adapters are not needed. Due to varying cut points, AWE Exhausts are not guaranteed to mate with another manufacturer’s mid pipes.
- Valances: AWE Exhausts are confirmed to fit all factory valances.
