{"product_id":"awe-tuning-22-26-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-switchpath-exhaust-diamond-black-tips","title":"AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust for 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with Diamond Black Tips","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe LT4 Exhaust Upgrade That Lets You Choose Your Mood\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust for the 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the definitive performance exhaust for the LT4 V8 owner who refuses to compromise. Built from 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel, the AWE 3025-43562 pairs precision engineering with push-button attitude, offering a genuinely quiet cruise mode and a full-throttle soundtrack that demands attention. The proprietary 180 Technology drone-canceling design eliminates cabin resonance at highway speeds, while the SwitchPath valve system retains your factory valve motors so switching modes is seamless and reliable. Diamond black slash-cut tips finish the install with aggressive, track-inspired style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE 3025-43562 SwitchPath Exhaust engineered specifically for the 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6.2L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 3-inch mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel construction, U.S.-sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision X-pipe improves scavenging and corrects rasp inherent to the LT4 architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchPath valve system uses OEM valve motors, retains factory reliability and integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE 180 Technology drone cancellation eliminates highway resonance without sacrificing open-throttle sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified gains of +11 hp and +3 lb-ft torque at the wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5-inch diamond black powder-coated slash-cut stainless steel tips included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo check engine light (CEL) guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE Tuning lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCadillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCT5-V Blackwing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3025-43562\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWE Tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT304L Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inches (dual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond Black Powder Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlash-Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 x 24 x 14 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+11 hp \/ +3 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrone Cancellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWE 180 Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchPath (uses OEM valve motors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo check engine light guaranteed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (T304L stainless U.S.-sourced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWE SwitchPath cat-back exhaust system (3025-43562)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond black 4.5-inch slash-cut stainless tips (set of 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchPath valve control harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll mounting hardware and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout AWE Tuning\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWE Tuning is a Pennsylvania-based performance engineering company with decades of experience designing exhaust systems, intercoolers, and drivetrain components for enthusiast vehicles. Every AWE product is designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States using U.S.-sourced materials, and all exhaust systems carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts on Our Site\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anderson-composites-2022-2024-cadillac-ct5-blackwing-type-oe-carbon-fiber-front-chin-spoiler\"\u003eAnderson Composites 2022-2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Carbon Fiber Front Chin Spoiler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awe-tuning-audi-22-25-8y-rs3-cat-back-track-edition-exhaust-system-no-tips\"\u003eAWE Tuning Track Edition Exhaust Audi 8Y RS3 2022-2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awe-tuning-audi-b8-5-s5-3-0t-touring-edition-exhaust-system-diamond-black-tips-102mm\"\u003eAWE Tuning Audi B8.5 S5 Touring Edition Exhaust Diamond Black Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exhaust-systems\"\u003eShop All Performance Exhaust Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the AWE 3025-43562?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AWE 3025-43562 is the SwitchPath cat-back exhaust system for the 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. It is a dual 3-inch T304L stainless steel system featuring AWE 180 Technology drone cancellation and diamond black 4.5-inch slash-cut tips, producing verified gains of +11 hp and +3 lb-ft at the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the AWE 3025-43562 compatible with my 2024 CT5-V Blackwing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The AWE 3025-43562 SwitchPath Exhaust fits all 2022 through 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing models equipped with the 6.2L LT4 V8 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AWE 3025-43562 require a tune?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo tune is required. The AWE SwitchPath system is a direct bolt-on replacement and includes a no CEL guarantee, meaning it will not trigger a check engine light on your CT5-V Blackwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does SwitchPath work on the CT5-V Blackwing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SwitchPath valve system uses the factory valve motors already in your CT5-V Blackwing. By retaining the OEM actuators, AWE ensures seamless integration with the factory exhaust mode controls. You switch between quiet and full-open simply by using your existing factory exhaust button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does AWE 180 Technology do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWE 180 Technology is a proprietary drone-cancellation system built into the SwitchPath muffler design. It uses destructive wave interference to eliminate the droning resonance that plagues many aftermarket exhaust systems at highway cruise speeds, without restricting flow or reducing open-throttle sound volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill AWE 3025-43562 fit the standard CT5-V (non-Blackwing)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AWE 3025-43562 is designed exclusively for the CT5-V Blackwing. It is not a fitment match for the standard CT5-V, CT5, or any other Cadillac model. AWE offers separate exhaust solutions for other CT5 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the power gain from the AWE 3025-43562 SwitchPath Exhaust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWE Tuning has documented gains of +11 horsepower and +3 lb-ft of torque at the wheels on the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing using the 3025-43562 SwitchPath system, measured on AWE's in-house dynamometer in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AWE SwitchPath exhaust for the CT5-V Blackwing come with a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. AWE Tuning backs the 3025-43562 with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. This is one of the most comprehensive warranties available in the aftermarket exhaust category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does installation take for the AWE 3025-43562?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA professional installation of the AWE 3025-43562 on a CT5-V Blackwing typically takes two to four hours with a lift. All necessary hardware and instructions are included. The system replaces the cat-back section and begins after the factory mid pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely raise and support the 2022-2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing on a lift or jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the factory exhaust system to cool completely before handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect and label the OEM valve motor wiring harness connectors at the muffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory cat-back exhaust section beginning at the mid pipe junction, retaining all OEM hangers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the AWE 3025-43562 SwitchPath system into position, aligning with the factory mid pipe outlet and hanger locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the included SwitchPath valve control harness to the OEM valve motor connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten all clamps and band connections to AWE specifications (typically 40-55 ft-lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the vehicle and check for exhaust leaks at all connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify both quiet and SwitchPath open modes activate correctly using the factory exhaust button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product can expose you to chemicals including nickel compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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