The SwitchPath is a valved cat-back exhaust handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3 inch and 2.5 inch U.S. sourced .065 inch wall T304L stainless steel, with a clean straight-through core and a valved passenger side tip outlet. The valve answers to the factory control system rather than a separate controller, so it opens and closes on the S3 ECU logic driven by throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select, with enhanced crackle in Dynamic. The optional AWE SwitchPath Remote adds push button control of the valve at any time, and the system can later be converted to Track Edition if you want it open permanently. AWE rates the setup at up to 12 hp and 9 lb-ft at the wheels measured turbo-back on stock software. It finishes in 102mm double-walled slash-cut tips with a stamped AWE logo, carries the AWE No CEL Guarantee, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Specifications
| Type | Valved cat-back exhaust (AWE SwitchPath) |
| Material | U.S. sourced T304L stainless steel, .065 in wall |
| Piping Diameter | 3 in and 2.5 in, CNC mandrel-bent |
| Tips | 102mm double-walled, slash-cut, stamped AWE logo |
| Finish | Chrome Silver |
| Valve Control | Factory valve logic; AWE SwitchPath Remote optional (sold separately) |
| Power Gain | Up to 12 hp and 9 lb-ft at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software) |
| Installation | Direct bolt-on, AWE No CEL Guarantee |
| Quantity | 1 complete cat-back system |
| Part Number | 3025-42068 |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Audi | S3 | Premium |
| 2015-2020 | Audi | S3 | Premium Plus |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | S3 | Prestige |
Shipping
- In-stock orders placed before 3 PM EST ship the same day — everything else ships within 24 hours.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands — contact us for lead times.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30-day returns on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping. Both waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Installed or used parts can’t be returned — confirm fitment before you install.
- Special orders and custom items are final sale.
- Email us for return authorization before shipping anything back.
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