2022+ Audi RS3 (2.5L Turbo 5-Cyl, 8Y) — AWE SwitchPath Cat-Back Exhaust
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AWE SwitchPath™ Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2022+ Audi RS3 (8Y). Full valved control, AWE 180 Technology, and a 30.5 lb weight savings over stock.
| SKU | 3025-31389 |
| Material | CNC Mandrel-Bent T304L Stainless Steel |
| Performance | +9 HP / +11 lb-ft at the wheels |
| Weight Savings | 30.5 lbs vs. stock exhaust |
| Valve Control | Factory-integrated, plug-and-play assembly |
| Fitment | 2022+ Audi RS3 (8Y) — Direct bolt-on |
| Installation | Direct bolt-on, no cutting or welding required |
| Emissions | 50-state legal — AWE No CEL Guarantee |
| Warranty | Lifetime limited (1 year on tip finishes) |
Key Features
Retains factory valve behavior and integrates plug-and-play valve assembly — quiet highway cruising, aggressive track mode, no remote needed.
Dyno-verified gains at the wheels. Less restrictive path through the exhaust unlocks power the factory system leaves behind.
Dramatically lighter than the OEM exhaust system — reducing unsprung weight and improving the RS3’s already sharp handling dynamics.
CNC mandrel-bent 3″ and 2.5″ U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless. Built to outlast the car. Backed by a lifetime warranty.
The SwitchPath™ Advantage
The AWE SwitchPath™ system isn’t just a valve-equipped exhaust — it’s an engineered solution that
integrates seamlessly with the Audi RS3’s factory ECU valve controls. Press the OEM exhaust mode
button: closed for refined daily driving, open for full-volume track performance. Zero additional
hardware or remote needed.
AWE 180 Technology® is built in, eliminating drone at highway RPM regardless of valve position.
The result: a system that’s genuinely daily-drivable and genuinely track-ready — not a compromise between the two.
AWE’s patented drone-canceling technology uses precision-ported reflection chambers that generate
180-degree out-of-phase sound waves to neutralize problematic resonance frequencies — without
restricting flow or reducing performance. The result is a clean, aggressive exhaust note with
zero interior drone at cruising speeds.
Lifetime Warranty
1 year on tip finishes
No CEL Guarantee
50-state emissions compliant
Perfect Fitment
Direct bolt-on, no cutting
Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022+ | Audi | RS3 | 2.5L Turbocharged 5-Cylinder |
Proudly engineered and manufactured by AWE Tuning — Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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