Your taste in exhaust sound can change as you spend more time with a car.

The aggressive setup you loved on weekend drives might feel more present than you want during a longer commute. You might want a more refined cabin experience while keeping the character that made the exhaust exciting in the first place. Or you may have gone the other direction: after living with a restrained configuration, you are ready to hear more from the engine.

For selected AWE-equipped vehicles, there is another purchase to consider before replacing the complete system: an application-specific conversion kit.

Extreme Power House offers AWE conversion products that change particular sections of compatible AWE exhausts. Examples span Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford applications, with different kits serving different starting configurations.

That gives an existing AWE owner a useful way to revisit the car’s soundtrack. Start with the system you already have, decide what you want to change, and explore the compatible route forward.

Keep Building on the Exhaust You Already Own

A conversion kit makes the existing exhaust part of the next upgrade.

Instead of shopping from scratch, you can look at the sections responsible for the change you want. Depending on the application, that may mean adding Touring Edition components, installing Track Edition sections, changing mid-pipe resonation, or moving to a valved arrangement.

The important first step is identifying the current system. Have the vehicle details and AWE part number ready, along with the edition, outlet configuration, and any other exhaust modifications.

Those details help you find the right product and understand the scope of the purchase. A conversion kit contains components for a specific change; it should be selected around the compatible AWE system described in its product details.

For an owner who already enjoys much of the exhaust, that is an appealing proposition. You can focus on the sound characteristic you want to adjust and keep the next stage of the build purposeful.

Audi B8.5 S4 and S5: Bring Touring Character to a Track Setup

For selected Audi owners, XPH offers the AWE B8.5 S4/S5 3.0T Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit, 3815-41010.

This kit is specifically intended for compatible AWE exhaust systems with 102mm tips. It replaces the Track Edition rear straight sections with Touring components incorporating AWE’s patented 180 Technology®, designed to address unwanted in-cabin drone.

That creates an option for the owner who likes the exhaust’s character but wants to reconsider the cruising experience.

Think about where you spend most of your driving time. If longer journeys have become a bigger part of ownership, cabin sound may now carry more weight in the decision than it did when the system was first installed.

The 102mm-tip requirement deserves attention. Match the kit to the exhaust configuration already on the car, rather than choosing by the S4 or S5 badge alone.

For the appropriate setup, this is a focused way to give an existing AWE installation a different balance. The next chapter of the build can begin with components designed around the system you already know.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Revisit Your MK7.5 Exhaust

A compact sport sedan can serve several roles, from daily transport to the car you look forward to taking out on a free afternoon. The exhaust needs to suit the way you use it.

XPH lists the AWE Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit for the MK7.5 Jetta GLI, 3815-11375, for 2022–2026 2.0L turbocharged GLI sedan applications equipped with the compatible AWE Track Edition exhaust.

The conversion introduces Touring components with AWE 180 Technology®. The product describes T304 stainless steel construction and direct compatibility with the specified AWE system.

For a GLI owner, this offers a way to reconsider the cabin experience while continuing with the existing exhaust platform.

Picture the drive that matters most to you: an early departure, a steady highway journey, or the route you take simply because you enjoy it. Use that experience to decide what you want from the next configuration.

Check the platform carefully when shopping. A MK7.5-specific conversion should be matched to that application and the stated starting system. Once the fitment is established, the purchase becomes about choosing the sound you want to live with.

Honda Civic Type R: Keep the Excitement, Reconsider the Cruise

For the 2023–2024 Honda Civic Type R FL5, XPH offers the AWE Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit, 3815-11287.

The kit converts a compatible AWE Track Edition exhaust to Touring configuration using components with AWE 180 Technology®. Its construction is described as CNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel, with a direct bolt-on design.

For an FL5 owner who has already chosen AWE, the conversion creates another way to develop the car without starting over with a complete exhaust purchase.

The useful question is how you want the car to sound across the full drive. Acceleration is one part of that experience. Steady cruising and time spent inside the cabin matter too.

An exhaust can still be a central part of the car’s personality when refinement becomes a higher priority. Choose around the experience you want now, especially if your use of the car has changed since the original installation.

Confirm that the current exhaust is the compatible AWE Track Edition before selecting the conversion. That existing equipment is what makes this particular route relevant.

Mercedes-Benz W205: Ready for More Presence?

A conversion can also move an exhaust toward a more aggressive configuration.

XPH offers the AWE W205 C43/C450/C400 Touring-to-Track Conversion Kit, 3820-11014. The stated applications include the 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016 C450 AMG 4Matic, and 2017–2023 C43 AMG 4Matic with the 3.0L V6.

For the compatible AWE Touring Edition cat-back, this kit replaces the rear 180 Technology® sections with straight, non-baffled Track Edition sections.

That gives an owner who wants more exhaust presence a defined conversion to explore.

Consider the whole driving experience before making the change. Removing the drone-control sections changes what the system is designed to do acoustically. Decide how much cabin presence you are comfortable with and listen to recordings of the closest matching setup you can find.

This is a particularly useful purchase to evaluate when you already like the fit and appearance of the installed AWE system. You can concentrate on the sound direction and select the application-specific components for that change.

BMW M340i: Fine-Tune the Mid-Pipe Configuration

Some exhaust changes are about refining tone rather than moving between Track and Touring editions.

For the BMW G20 M340i, XPH lists the AWE Non-Resonated-to-Resonated Conversion Kit, 3815-11062. It replaces the compatible non-resonated mid-pipes with resonated sections, and the product particularly recommends the configuration when used with aftermarket downpipes.

This gives an existing owner another part of the exhaust to consider when evaluating the finished sound.

The complete combination matters. A rear exhaust section, mid-pipe arrangement, and downpipe can all be part of the setup heard in a recording. When comparing examples, look for cars with hardware close to your own.

For a developing M340i build, the resonated conversion offers a specific adjustment to explore if the current sound has become harsher than you want.

Confirm the compatibility of the installed AWE components before ordering. The appeal is matching the next purchase to the system already in place and the particular change you want to make.

BMW F90 M5: Explore a Valved Conversion

XPH also lists a different conversion approach for the 2018–2019 BMW F90 M5 4.4T AWD.

The AWE SwitchPath™ Conversion Kit, 3825-41000, is designed for the compatible AWE Track Edition system. It replaces the rear straight sections with valved tip merges and uses the M5’s factory onboard controls to vary the exhaust sound.

For an owner who wants a valved arrangement, that is a distinct option to compare with a fixed acoustic configuration.

It is also a reminder to be precise about model years and existing equipment. This product’s stated 2018–2019 application should guide the purchase; the F90 chassis name alone is not enough to establish suitability for every car.

With the right starting system, the conversion offers another direction for an established build. Evaluate the available sound behavior and how it would fit the way you use the M5.

Ford Mustang GT: A Different Balance for the V8 Soundtrack

For the 2015–2017 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L, XPH offers the AWE S550 Track-to-Touring Conversion Kit, 3815-11030, for the specified dual-tip configuration.

The kit replaces compatible Track Edition rear sections with Touring components featuring AWE 180 Technology®. The existing tips are reused; replacement tips are not included.

That detail can be especially appealing when you already like the rear view of the car. You can keep the visual finish you selected while exploring a change to the exhaust’s acoustic character.

For a Mustang owner planning more road trips or longer journeys, it is another option worth comparing before buying a complete replacement system.

Match the conversion to the stated years, engine, outlet arrangement, and installed AWE exhaust. Then focus on the balance you want from the V8 soundtrack across acceleration and cruising.

Find Your Next AWE Configuration at Extreme Power House

An exhaust purchase does not have to be the final word on your car’s sound.

For supported AWE applications, a conversion kit gives you a way to respond as your preferences or driving habits change. You may want Touring components for a different cabin experience, Track sections for more presence, resonated mid-pipes to refine the combination, or a compatible SwitchPath conversion.

Review the exact starting system, included components, and current availability before planning installation. Keep any removed sections if you may want to revisit the earlier configuration later.

Whether you drive an Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, or Ford, explore the application-specific options and find the next direction for your build in the AWE selection at Extreme Power House.