Keep the Dark Horse drive modes and give each one more voice
The SwitchPath axle-back sections retain factory valve control while the resonated H-pipe and three-inch tubing reshape the 5.0L exhaust note. 3025-43375 finishes the active-exhaust Dark Horse with four Diamond Black tips.
Key Features
- 3025-43375 exact SwitchPath configuration with four Diamond Black tips
- Three-inch mandrel-bent T304L stainless tubing
- H-pipe with bullet resonators
- Factory drive-mode and button valve control retained
- Maximum published gain of 8 wheel horsepower and 8 lb-ft
- 59-pound system weight versus AWE's stated 66.5-pound factory system
- Direct bolt-on installation with no tune required
Fitment
| Years |
Make |
Model |
Verified Application and Notes |
| 2024-2026 |
Ford |
Mustang |
Dark Horse or Dark Horse Premium; 5.0L; active exhaust; fastback |
| Excluded |
Ford |
Mustang GT or EcoBoost |
Different exhaust application |
| Excluded |
Ford |
Mustang convertible or non-active exhaust |
Required factory configuration absent |
Specifications
| Detail |
Value |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
3025-43375 |
| System |
SwitchPath cat-back |
| Material |
T304L stainless steel |
| Tubing |
3-inch, 0.065-inch wall |
| Mid-Pipe |
H-pipe with bullet resonators |
| Tip Finish |
Diamond Black |
| Tip Size |
Four 5-inch tips |
| System Weight |
59 pounds |
| Published Maximum Gain |
8 wheel horsepower and 8 lb-ft |
What's Included
- One complete 3025-43375 SwitchPath cat-back system
- H-pipe assembly
- Driver and passenger intermediate pipes
- Driver and passenger SwitchPath axle-back sections
- Four Diamond Black tips
- Six 3-inch band clamps and installation hardware
About AWE Tuning
AWE manufactures stainless exhaust systems around exact vehicle packaging and sound targets. SwitchPath systems retain factory valve control so the driver can continue using the vehicle's supported exhaust modes.
Related Parts
- Factory active-exhaust valve motors in serviceable condition
- Replacement Diamond Black tip hardware
- Heat shielding and rear valance fasteners inspected during installation
FAQ
What is the 3025-43375?It is the AWE SwitchPath cat-back with four Diamond Black tips for the supported Mustang Dark Horse.
Does it retain factory active exhaust?Yes. The SwitchPath sections retain the factory drive-mode and button-controlled valve behavior.
Will it fit a Mustang GT?No. This exact configuration is verified for Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium models.
Does it fit a convertible?No. The verified application is the fastback body with factory active exhaust.
Does it fit both transmissions?No exact-product source publishes a manual or automatic exclusion, so both factory Dark Horse transmissions are supported.
Are all four tips included?Yes. Four 5-inch Diamond Black tips are included.
Is a tune required?No tune is required for this cat-back installation.
What warranty applies?AWE provides original-owner coverage under its published exhaust warranty, with separate terms for tubing, valves, electronics, and tip finishes.
Installation Instructions
- Confirm the cartons identify 3025-43375 and the four Diamond Black tips before removing the factory exhaust.
- Allow the exhaust to cool and support the Mustang at approved lift points.
- Record factory tip alignment and active-valve motor positions.
- Remove the factory cat-back while protecting valve wiring, hangers, and the rear valance.
- Install the resonated H-pipe, intermediate pipes, and SwitchPath axle-back sections loosely.
- Transfer or connect the factory valve hardware exactly as directed by AWE.
- Center all four tips in the valance openings and torque the six clamps after setting full-system clearance.
- Cycle every active-exhaust mode, inspect for leaks or contact, and recheck after initial heat cycles.
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