Lighter, Faster, Louder: The New AWE SwitchPath Exhaust for the C8 Corvette Z06

The AWE SwitchPath exhaust system is a direct bolt-on solution that offers several performance benefits and is guaranteed for life.

The C8 Corvette Z06 is already a legend. Since its release Corvette enthusiasts have been willing to pay nearly double the MSRP to land one. Drivers are embarrassing other performance cars on the track with the new Z06. Journalists are drooling over it. And while we have never heard anyone complain about how the flat-plane crank LT6 sounds in the new Z06, there is always room for improvement, right?  Well, that is certainly the way the performance experts at AWE think. A case in point is their newly released AWE SwitchPath exhaust system for the C8 Z06. The new system not only provides more of that glorious LT6 sound, but it is lighter than the stock system, and makes more power.

“The AWE SwitchPath (valved) Exhaust for the Z06 has captured a combination of a drone-free in-cabin experience and a full-throttle flat-plane supercar scream that is nothing short of crowd forming. The exhaust saves real weight, makes real power, features a critical X-pipe, and delivers the AWE experience that Z06 owners should demand,” stated AWE VP Jesse Kramer. More sound, more power, and less weight. What more could you ask for? How about a lifetime guarantee, a no CEL guarantee, and a perfect fitment guarantee? The AWE system offers all those as well. Saying in words that a system sounds great is one thing, but you can hear it for yourself on the AWE YouTube channel.

AWE SwitchPath Exhaust Details

The new AWE system retains the factory onboard mode controls and offers thrilling sound regardless of valve position. You get an aggressive sound with the valves closed and a vicious race car sound with the valves open. This is achieved with specifically tuned straight-through mufflers and a precision-engineered x-pipe. The mufflers are made with a proprietary AWE blend of packing material to ensure tone doesn’t degrade over time. The system is constructed using 3-inch CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-made .065-inch wall T304L stainless steel. A set of beautiful 4.5-inch double-walled slash cut tips in diamond black come standard. This is a direct bolt-on system that requires no cutting. This cat back system has no impact on factory emissions equipment. Best of all, the whole thing is engineered, designed, and manufactured by AWE in their Pennsylvania headquarters.

Exhaust Benefits

Most people buy an aftermarket exhaust system because they want better sound. And the AWE SwitchPath exhaust certainly delivers in that regard. But that is not where the benefits end. The AWE system is over 25 percent lighter than the stock system (42.5 pounds vs 57.5 pounds). Lighter weight always equals more performance. You know what else equals more performance? More power. And the AWE system has that as well. AWE claims maximum gains of 11 horsepower and 14 pound-feet of torque at the wheels.

Easy to Install and Enjoy

AWE designed this system to not only perform great but to be about as easy to install and enjoy as possible. We already covered the fact that it is a direct bolt-on. But on top of that there is no need for a post-install visit to your dealer for a valve relearn. And it is legal in all 50 states. Bolt it on and enjoy. It really is that easy. The system is available now on the AWE website for $3,595.00. Considering all the benefits this system offers, that seems like a great deal to us.

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