OVERVIEW
AWE has one vision: to unlock performance. Every step, from design to production, happens inside AWE's own facility, which is how they hold the quality control and the performance level that they do.
Replacing the stock mid pipes with AWE's 3" Performance Mid Pipes increases flow and sound and delivers additional performance on top of the rear section. It is a straight 3" stainless steel section with no funny business, replacing the factory midsection so that an AWE rear becomes a full cat-back. This is the upgrade to make if you already run an AWE Track Edition or SwitchPath exhaust and want more sound and an even more aggressive tone.
SPECS
- Straight 3" (76 mm) stainless steel construction
- Non-resonated — the factory resonated mid section is removed entirely
- Replaces the factory midsection so an AWE rear section becomes a full cat-back
- Increases exhaust flow and volume, with a more aggressive tone
- Compatible with AWE exhausts only — because of varying cut points, AWE does not guarantee fitment against another manufacturer's system
- When paired with an AWE rear section, the inlet adapters supplied with the AWE exhaust are not needed
- Manufactured in-house at AWE
- AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
- AWE No CEL Guarantee
PARTS INCLUDED
- Pair of AWE non-resonated performance mid pipes (left and right)
- Complete kit as supplied by AWE Tuning; see the installation instructions for the full bill of materials
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- An AWE G8X rear exhaust is required. These mid pipes are designed to mate to an AWE exhaust only: AWE Track Edition Catback Exhaust for BMW G80 / G82 M3 / M4 or AWE SwitchPath Catback Exhaust for BMW G8X M3 / M4.
- Professional installation and a vehicle lift. Exhaust work under a loaded car is not a driveway job.
- No tune is required and AWE guarantees no check engine light when the parts are installed correctly.
- Optional: new exhaust hardware and clamps if the factory fasteners are corroded — installer-supplied.
Installation
- AWE Exhaust System installation instructions for the BMW G8X M3 / M4 (PDF) — official AWE manual covering the Performance Mid Pipe, the AWE catback, and both the Track Edition and SwitchPath rear configurations.
Notes
- Convertible fitment: AWE states its G8X exhaust suite is not guaranteed to fit convertible models because of the additional factory bracing. AWE exhausts are confirmed to fit stock and M Performance valances. Confirm your car's configuration with Speed Logic before ordering.
PART NUMBER
- 3820-11489
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | M3 | G80 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M3 Competition | G80 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M3 Competition xDrive | G80 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M4 | G82 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M4 Competition | G82 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M4 Competition xDrive | G82 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ |
| BMW | M4 Competition xDrive Convertible | G83 | S58 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2021+ (convertible fitment not guaranteed by AWE) |