{"product_id":"awe-switchpath-exhaust-audi-rs3-8y-no-tips","title":"AWE SwitchPath Exhaust for 2022-2026 Audi RS3 8Y, No Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the 8Y Audi RS3 is one of the most characterful engines on sale, and the AWE SwitchPath Exhaust lets it speak up when you want and stay polite when you don't. SwitchPath keeps the RS3's factory valve behavior, so the exhaust still follows the car's ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed and Audi drive select.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreeping out of the neighborhood early or cruising through town, the valve stays closed and the system stays civil. Press harder or click into Dynamic mode and the valve opens for AWE's signature five-cylinder howl, with stronger RS burbles on the overrun. AWE supplies a plug-and-play valve assembly, so there is no need to transfer the factory valve actuator during install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAWE handcrafts the system in-house in the USA from CNC mandrel-bent 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced .065-inch wall T304L stainless steel, with a clean, straight-through layout. AWE measured gains of up to 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque at the wheels, and the SwitchPath system weighs 30.5 lbs less than the factory exhaust. It reuses your factory RS3 tips, bolts on with no tune, and carries AWE's Fitment Guarantee, No Check Engine Light Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer the valve open all the time? AWE also builds a Track Edition for the 8Y RS3, which we list separately, and conversion kits let you move between the two later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValved cat-back that keeps the factory valve behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows throttle, engine speed and Audi drive select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play valve assembly, no actuator transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 9 hp and 11 lb-ft at the wheels (AWE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30.5 lbs lighter than stock (AWE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC mandrel-bent 3-inch and 2.5-inch .065-inch wall T304L stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuses the factory tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE Fitment and No CEL guarantees, lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE SwitchPath cat-back exhaust for the Audi 8Y RS3 (no tips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play valve assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e3025-31389\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eSwitchPath (valved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eCat-back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e2.5L TFSI turbo five-cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eValve control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eFactory ECU and drive select\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e3-inch and 2.5-inch, .065-inch wall T304L stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eTips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eNone, reuses factory tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eWeight savings (AWE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e30.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eGains (AWE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to 9 hp \/ 11 lb-ft at the wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e56.2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eBox dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e47.4 x 24.8 x 15.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eBolt-on; no tune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eEmissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE lists it as 50 State Legal: it does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eUSA, engineered, designed and manufactured in-house by AWE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#03589c;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAWE warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eExhaust tubing, welds and flex areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eLifetime, original owner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eChrome Silver and Diamond Black tip finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 year, original owner, when installed properly on an otherwise unmodified vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003eAWE Fitment Guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#e8f4f8;padding:8px;\"\u003e30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is SwitchPath different from the Track Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitchPath keeps a resonator and a working valve, so the car can run quiet with the valve closed. The Track Edition removes both and sounds like the valve is always open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to move my factory valve actuator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. AWE includes a plug-and-play valve assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It reuses the factory RS3 tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAWE lists this system as 50 State Legal because it does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices; it bolts on behind the catalytic converters. AWE does not publish a CARB Executive Order number for it, and local sound limits vary, so check the rules where you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits U.S.-market 2022-2026 Audi RS3 sedans (8Y) with the 2.5L five-cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not fit the 8Y S3 or the 2017-2020 8V RS3, which use different AWE systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts to the factory mounting points and reuses the factory tips, per AWE; no tune required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions about fitment? 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