AWE C7 Corvette Track or Touring Exhaust Installation Guide
- October 30, 2023
- AWE
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
AWE C7 CORVETTE TRACK OR TOURING EXHAUST
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
AWE C7 CORVETTE TRACK OR TOURING EXHAUST
C7 Corvette Track or Touring Exhaust
For up-to-date fitment information, please visit the product page on AWE-
Tuning.com.
THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBERS:
3020-42073 AWE Track Edition Axle-back Exhaust for C7 Corvette – Chrome
Silver Tips
3020-43081 AWE Track Edition Axle-back Exhaust for C7 Corvette – Diamond
Black Tips
3015-42133 AWE Touring Edition Axle-back Exhaust for C7 Corvette – Chrome
Silver Tips
3015-43143 AWE Touring Edition Axle-back Exhaust for C7 Corvette – Diamond
Black Tips
Welcome to the AWE family, and congratulations on your purchase of the AWE
Exhaust System for the C7 Corvette.
Exquisite build quality and craftsmanship, coupled with industry leading
performance, distinguish this exhaust system from all others.
*For up to the minute fitment information, be sure to visit the AWE website. As always, AWE Performance Specialists are standing by for any questions, right here.
PARTS LIST
INSPECT ALL PARTS PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE; CONFIRM NO PARTS ARE DAMAGED OR MISSING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY IF ANY ISSUES.
Axle-Back Exhaust
| QTY | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C7 Corvette DS axle tube | B85 |
| 1 | C7 Corvette PS axle tube | B86 |
| 2 | 3.00in Accu-Seal clamps | TAS300 |
| 4 | M8-1.25 x 25mm socket head cap bolt | 91292A148 |
| 4 | M8-1.25 locknut | 94920A500 |
| 4 | 4.5in exhaust tip | 61000078 (Chrome) or 61000078-BLK (Black) |
| 4 | Exhaust tip barrel clamps | BHM8X079SS00C |
| 1 | Heat-reflective wrap-around sleeving | 2627K33 – cut to length |
| 1 | C7 Corvette rear center plate | 110032 |
| 6 | Cable ties | 7130K59 |
| 2 | C7 valve sim bracket | 110073 |
Touring System Only
| 1 | C7 Corvette DS Touring rear section | B87 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C7 Corvette PS Touring rear section | B88 |
Track System Only
| 1 | C7 Corvette DS Track rear section | B89 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C7 Corvette PS Track rear section | B90 |
NOTE: Always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual for precise
torque specifications on all OEM fasteners.
CAUTION: The exhaust may be VERY HOT — allow adequate time for the system
to cool down before disassembly. Severe burns and injury will occur if skin
comes into contact with a hot exhaust system.
STEP 1
Installation of the AWE Axle Back exhaust system is the reverse of the OEM
exhaust removal.
Start by removing the rear bumper valance by removing the license
plate, to access to the two bolts shown in Figure 1.
STEP 2
Remove the two bolts above the exhaust tip outlets, shown in Figure 2.
STEP 3
Remove the 5 per side screw, shown as (A) 10 screws total, found along the
bottom of the rear valance, leave the 1 screw per side, shown as (B).
STEP 4
Remove the driver and passenger side plastic grill inserts by pushing them
out from the inside. Theses are held into place with 6 clips shown in Figure
4.
You may use painters tap to protect the paint, but is not required.
STEP 5
Remove the two rear reflectors shown in Figure 5-1 by pushing them out from
the inside of the bumper. Each one is held in with 3 clips.
With the reflectors out of the way, you now have access to 4 bolts, two on each side to be removed shown in Figure 5-2.
STEP 6
Remove the rear valance from the car, this is done by un clipping the top
corners and carefully pulling the part away from the car.
STEP 7
For Non-NPP exhaust skip this step.
For NPP vehicles, unplug the driver and passenger side rear valve harness
wires from the valve motor, shown in Figure 7. This can be accomplished by
disengaging the grey lock tab and squeezing the harness plug.
STEP 8
Remove the two bolts holding the rear mufflers together, as shown in Figure
8-1.
Detach the rear muffler hanger, by removing the two bolts from each side shown
in Figure 8-2.
Save these hanger bracket bolts as they will be used when
installing the new exhaust.
STEP 9
For Manual vehicles skip this step.
Automatic vehicles ONLY:
To remove the driver side exhaust tube, you need to shift the vehicle into neutral. This will allow enough space around the shift linkage on the transmission for the exhaust tube to slide out, as shown in Figure 9.
STEP 10
Loosen the driver and passenger clamp bolts, shown in Figure 10. This will
allow you to remove both rear sections of the exhaust.
STEP 11
Pivot the driver and passenger side exhaust tubes down from the rear of the
vehicle and remove as shown in Figure 11.
The exhaust mount on the rear section will need to be removed and reused during the installation of your new exhaust.
STEP 12
Non-NPP vehicles skip this step.
With all components removed, secure the NPP valve harness to the chassis, with
cable ties, as seen in Figure 12.
STEP 13
Cut the supplied 10in section of heat wrap in half, as shown in Figure
13-1. Use the heat wrap to cover the braided sections of DRIVER SIDE
transmission lines shown in Figure 13-1. With the heat shield on, use the
supplied zip ties to ensure the line is secured out of the way.
STEP 14 IS FOR CARS WITH AFM VALVES. IF YOUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE AFM VALVES SKIP TO STEP 15.
STEP 14
AFM cars REQUIRE the AFM simulators.
The AFM simulator is shown in Figure 14, for instructions on how to install
your AWE AFM simulators select the link,
here.
STEP 15
Install the two over axle tubes from the rear of the vehicle (A), following
the same way the OE system was removed and connecting to the X pipe (B), shown
in Figure 15.
Ensure you install the driver and passenger tube on the correct side.
STEP 16
Install the factory rear hangers (B) and the Accu Seal clamps onto your AWE
driver and passenger side rear sections of the exhaust (A), as seen in Figure
16.
STEP 17
It is crucial to install each section and Accu-Seal clamp correctly to prevent
loose joints, exhaust leaks between the tubing connections and rattles.
Arrow A in Figure 17 shows the expanded pipe and the preinstalled Accu-Seal
clamp being brought up to the corresponding pipe.
Arrow B in Figure 17 shows the overlapping pipe installed correctly over the
corresponding pipe.
Arrow C in Figure 17 shows the Accu-Seal clamp being brought to the edge of
the expanded pipe.
NOTES:
- Do not torque any Accu-Seal clamp until the entire exhaust has been installed and adjusted.
- Torque specification is a minimum of 60 ft/lbs
STEP 18
Install the rear driver and passenger sections onto the over axle tube,
ensure the slip joint is fully pressed together as seen in Figure 18-1, and
Figure 18-2. Hand tighten the Accu-seal clamps.
STEP 19
With the rear sections of the exhaust in place, use the factory hardware
you removed earlier to reinstall the rear hangers, as shown in Figure 19.
STEP 20
With both rear sections in place as shown in Figure 20-1, gather the AWE
exhaust plate and provided hardware to bolt together the driver and passenger
side section with the plate installed towards the rear of the vehicle as shown
in Figure 20-2.
Hand tighten all bolts first to allow for correct alignment.
STEP 21
As mentioned in step 19 and step 20, prior to this step all joints and
clamps should be snug but not fully tightened down.
Make sure to adjust the orientation of the system so that the exhaust tubes
have plenty of clearance from any parts of the chassis, braces, and heat
shields. Once the system is oriented correctly, tighten down the clamps as
shown in Figure 21.
NOTE: To ensure your perfect fitment, take your time to adjust your
system properly
STEP 22
Now reinstall the rear bumper sections, this process is the opposite of
step 1 through step 6.
Be careful not to scratch the paint on the body.
STEP 23
Make sure to apply anti-seize on all barrel clamp bolts.
Install your four provided AWE exhaust tips, as shown in Figure 23. Torque
bolts to 18 ft/lbs
STEP 24
For the best tip fitment, align the barrel style tip clamp to cover only
the slot, shown by Arrow A
Torque the tip clamp to 18 ft./lbs.
NOTES:
- It is required to apply anti-seize to the threads to prevent thread binding, shown by Arrow B
- It is okay to have the clamp extend beyond the edge of the tip inlet.
STEP 25
Go back across the exhaust system one last time to check for contact and
tighten the Accu-seal clamps. Accu-seal clamps should be tightened to at least
60 ft-lbs and the tubes should be adjusted so that the tips sit evenly in the
rear bumper. At this point installation is complete!
TROBLESHOOTING
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Exhaust is not fitting correctly | Most fitment issues are due to improperly |
adjusted exhaust.
This includes tip fitments and rattling due to chassis contact.
Check out our fitment guide for more
installation tips.
Wrong or missing parts| Double check the parts list for your system and
compare them with what you received. Fill out our contact form, found below
and let us know what parts you need.
CARE
Once installed properly, your AWE exhaust will provide years of trouble-free
performance.
The exhaust volume and sound will settle with usage; 800-1000 miles is
required to break-in new exhaust systems.
Also, please note that the rear 180Technology® resonator has a small drain
hole to allow condensation to escape. Water drops from this area are normal.
Periodic cleaning of exhaust tips is necessary to maintain proper finish,
especially in areas prone to road salt and caustic deicing solutions. Use a
mild soap and water solution or car wax to clean the finish. Avoid using
abrasive polishes, as they can scratch the finish.
Any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us:
AWE
215-658-1670
CONTACT FORM
WARRANTY
Up-to-date warranty information is found HERE.
Copyright 2022, AWE. No part of this document may be reused or duplicated without the express permission of AWE/Secor Ltd. All rights reserved. Rev2.5
References
- AWE
- AWE
- Contact - AWE
- Frequently Asked Questions - AWE
- AWE SUPPORT, RETURNS AND ISSUE RESOLUTION - AWE
- Warranty, return, cancellation policies - AWE
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>