December 18, 2024 
Horsham, PA

AWE, the precision engineering firm based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced the release of their new SwitchPath™ Exhaust Suites for Ford’s Gen3 Raptor 3.5L & Raptor R 5.2L.

"The best Raptor sound on the planet AND tailpipes? Count me in.” stated AWE CMO, Jesse Kramer.

The SwitchPath™ Exhausts are completely bolt-on for an easy installation procedure, and feature a plug-and-play valve to retain CEL-free factory operation. Each exhaust comes complete with dual 5” double-walled, straight-cut tips in choice of chrome silver or diamond black.

Features and benefits:

• Different exhausts for Raptor and Raptor R to account for engine acoustics
• Tailpipes included–all in one kit
• 50-state emissions-compliant dual 3” catback exhausts 
• Plug & play OE, tier 1 valve retains 100% factory operation via button and throttle input
• Bespoke SwitchPath™ muffler provides dual soundtracks: close the valve for maximum comfort on the highway, leave it open any other time for a good time
• Tailored AWE X-pipe smooths the 3.5L & 5.2L motor of rasp
• Dyno-verified max gains: +5 hp and +5 lb-ft of torque (Raptor R 5.2L) | +2 hp & +5 lb-ft of torque (Raptor 3.5L), at the wheels
• 5” double-walled tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-sourced .065”-wall T304L stainless steel
• Features an exhaust-mounted valve motor simulator bracket to keep the ECU happy
• Includes locking collars for exhaust hangers so offroad still means exhaust on 
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design for maximum performance and tone
• Proudly engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house, in the USA
• Simple bolt-on installation procedure, no-cutting required
• Perfect Fitment Guarantee
• AWE No CEL Guarantee
• Lifetime warranty

“Dual 3” from front-to-back. Tailored tailpipes for each motor, tier 1 valves retaining factory operation, and a straight-through muffler design paired with a bespoke AWE X-pipe to unlock our signature sound out of these two motors. And those tips! These are the best exhaust solutions for the Gen3 Raptor, regardless of which motor you’re running.”

Hear the Raptor R 5.2L:

Hear the Raptor 3.5L:

 

More information and pricing can be found on AWERaptor.com

The AWE Exhaust Suites for the ‘21+ Gen3 Raptor & ‘23+ Gen3 Raptor R will be sold online via AWE’s website and through AWE’s global network of choice retailers.

About AWE

AWE is the authority in precision engineering for enthusiast vehicles. From award-winning handcrafted performance exhausts dubbed “The Best Sounding Exhausts on the Planet™,” to track-tested carbon fiber intakes and performance intercoolers, AWE innovates, designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes AWE brand performance products globally through its preferred network of dealers, online, and from its state-of-the-art headquarters outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 1991, AWE's elite team of researchers, engineers, innovators, and drivers have track-tested and introduced premium performance upgrades for some of the finest automobiles in the world.

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