AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust for the C8 Corvette Z06

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[updated] Overview and sound sampling in one video with driving modes notated throughout.
Part I: Sara gives the rundown on the SwitchPath™ Exhaust for the Z06
Part II: The raw sounds of SwitchPath™ for the Z06 (Touring and Track modes)
Further details, imagery, dyno data, & pricing can be found here: bit.ly/3tVzLm6
SwitchPath™ Exhaust overview:
- Bespoke valved SwitchPath™ Catback Exhaust for the Z06
- Engineered to deliver AWE’s signature sound regardless of valve position
- Retains all factory onboard mode controls
- Does not require valve relearn upon installation
- Max gains of +11 hp and +14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
- SwitchPath™ Exhaust: 42.5 lbs vs stock: 57.5 lbs
- Tailored X-pipe package design delivers a clean, rich, and much more aggressive exhaust note compared to stock
- Designed using tier 1 supplier valves to respect factory valve linkage
- Features integrated heat shields that bolt onto the bumper using factory locations
- Mufflers are constructed using AWE’s special recipe packing material to ensure tone doesn't degrade over time
- Robust, internally-lined stainless flex sections isolate engine movement
- Handcrafted from 3” CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-made .065” wall T304L stainless steel
- 4.5” double-walled slash cut tips in diamond black come standard
- No effect on factory emissions equipment
- Direct bolt-on, no cutting
- AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
- AWE No CEL Guarantee
- AWE Lifetime Warranty
- Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Part I: Exhaust overview
2:15 - Part II: The Sound of SwitchPath™ for the Z06
2:23 - Startup & idle (rear)
2:31 - Revs, valve closed (touring) & open (track) (rear)
2:56 - Revs, valves closed (touring) & open (track) (3/4)
3:20 - Startup, idle, revs valve closed (touring) & open (track) (interior)
3:54 - WOT, touring mode (interior)
4:04 - WOT, track mode (interior)
4:16 - Highway cruising speed. touring mode (interior)
4:24- Drive-bys, touring mode (low, mid, high speed)
5:03 - Pull-away, touring mode (3/4)
5:13 - Pull-away, touring mode (rear)

Пікірлер: 37

@jeffmachul9562 2 ай бұрын

These are the best sounding pipes yet. Soundy like Indy.

@PB0Y1834 6 ай бұрын

That sounds insane

@awetuning 6 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly, also go birds 🦅 - Sara

@ilovedrivingyt 7 ай бұрын

Nice work 👍. We need some pull away footage in Track mode.

@awetuning 7 ай бұрын

Given the throttle position of the takeoffs in the vid, the valves crack open immediately anyway 👍

@ilovedrivingyt 7 ай бұрын

@@awetuning So the valves will switch out of touring mode based on throttle position?

@awetuning 7 ай бұрын

@@ilovedrivingyt yep. Their position is overridden when throttle reaches a certain threshold of load. Common behavior.

@ilovedrivingyt 7 ай бұрын

@@awetuning Ok I see. Thanks for the information my friend. Great product, take care.

@boywonderrr71 6 ай бұрын

❤ AWEsome exhaust! My 15 Golf R had AWE switchpath & it was killer!

@Steveleanr 6 ай бұрын

I cannot wait to get this on my C8! Loved it on my C7!!

@Hellcat-pg5pq 6 ай бұрын

Wicked!

@paranoyd29906 Ай бұрын

Ooh yeah....yea

@Hangin_With_Shane 6 ай бұрын

Sara, Nice job on the presentation and exhaust setup breakdown. Let MJ know I'm ready for my new AWE exhaust setup! Also, my beard is better 😆 Thanks -Shane

@awetuning 6 ай бұрын

Hey Shane, thanks for the kind words, and I will be sure to tell him 😂 -Sara

@UALHVY 6 ай бұрын

How about a side by side comparison w stock? That is what I'd like to see.

@sufyanr6 5 ай бұрын

Hello, What's the torque on the 5 flange bolts and the exhaust mounting bracket? I'm tracking 60ft-lb on the brackets for the system.

@hardyboylifestyle 7 ай бұрын

👍 👍

@DaveSchnare 4 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome...were does a person buy that new lower valance section in order to run this exhaust. I'm too lazy to look...lol.

@awetuning 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Dave. The exhaust accomodates the factory bumper on the Z06 as it was designed for.

@spearfish25 6 ай бұрын

Is it just me or do Tour and Track sound the same?

@boywonderrr71 6 ай бұрын

Valves are throttle position actuated. So digs and wot will open up valves making the tour & track sound the same. If cruising valves closed same with slow takenoffs

@peteryoo7176 7 ай бұрын

Does it sound different than factory? I can tell being a Z06 owner.

@awetuning 7 ай бұрын

Cleaner, more powerfull and full bodied tone compared to stock. We get rid of the kazoo effect and really unleash the flat-plane harmonies with the X-pipe. Stock isnt bad, this is just a whole 'nother level--and designed to play well with spicier components upstream as well.

@Howdy762 7 ай бұрын

thats what i noticed. that kazoo sound is a perfect description and it sounds bad. i didnt hear that at least in these clips, so very impressive. i like it! my only critique is the silver look where the outboard boxes are. (sry forgot what yall called em')@@awetuning

@awetuning 7 ай бұрын

@@Howdy762 We felt the viewing ports of the valance were akin for some shine! You could add your own spin to them if stealth is desired. Wouldn't take much.

@dynamicforged 3 ай бұрын

@@awetuning Sorry but what is a kazoo sound?

@awetuning 3 ай бұрын

@@dynamicforged the sound similar to what is produced by a kazoo, a "musical" instrument.

@intimidator.jb3470 6 ай бұрын

Sounds good, but I expected a bigger DIFFERENCE between track n tour.....

@awetuning 6 ай бұрын

Valves open upon meeting a threshold of load. When the valves are closed and left closed (heard in a slow pass @4:24) it's quite tame. Flat plane motors like to scream :)

@green2563 4 ай бұрын

that doesn't even sound like a V8, that's so sick

@awetuning 4 ай бұрын

Flat-plane and highrevving 8s are special :)

@richardehler2608 6 ай бұрын

Everything about the exhaust is what I am looking for, EXCEPT why not say NO DRONE?? I don't want drone while cruising endlessly

@awetuning 6 ай бұрын

Hi, Rich. When the valves are closed, road noise is the most prominent at highway speeds. Cabin activity is very civilized and well-mannered. Listen @4:16

@Sloimer 4 күн бұрын

People fetishize these exotic exhaust sounds way too much. The classic American Crossplane sounds so much better. You don't just hear it - you feel it. Bravo to Chevy for capturing the exotic note, but it's simply inferior to the C7 Z06 IMO.

@IamWhiteTurtle 3 күн бұрын

Thankfully you are entitled to your own opinion !

@Sloimer 3 күн бұрын

@@IamWhiteTurtlesorry to hear you’re so emotionally invested in exotic exhaust tones!

@IamWhiteTurtle 2 күн бұрын

@@Sloimer I love all the exhaust tones. My level of emotional investment in exhaust tones is unmatched.