Performance Mid Pipes: The Performance Mid Pipes replace the factory mid section with a 3” stainless steel X-pipe, mating to the factory Axle Back.Important fitment notes: Pairing AWE's Performance Mid Pipes to the factory exhaust will require cutting the factory mid pipe. Upgrading options: Equipping the Performance Mid Pipes or an Axle Back with intentions to add another section later? That’s a good thing. We've engineered the AWE Exhaust Suite for the M5 as a completely modular configuration that allows you to do just that, at any time. Simply add the desired configuration to your cart, and roar away.
Specifications:
- Product Type: Non-resonated performance mid pipes
- Design: 3" stainless steel X-pipe replacing the factory mid section
- Material: T304L stainless steel, CNC mandrel-bent
- Connects To: Factory axle-back (also pairs with AWE F90 axle-back exhausts)
- Installation Note: Pairing with the factory exhaust requires cutting the factory mid pipe
- Emissions Status: 50 State Legal (per AWE)
- Warranty: AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty
- Part Number: 3020-11024
Key Features:
- Handcrafted from 3” U.S.-sourced CNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel
- Perfect addition to existing AWE Axle Back Exhausts for the F90
- Engineered, designed and manufactured in-house at AWE
- No Check Engine Light Guarantee
- AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty
- Works with the stock exhaust
- Perfect Fitment Guarantee
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2023 | BMW | M5 | Base |
| 2019-2021 | BMW | M5 | Competition |
| 2022 | BMW | M5 | CS |
Emissions Status: AWE lists part number 3020-11024 as 50 State Legal and states that this product does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices.
FAQ
What vehicles do these mid pipes fit?
Per the fitment table, they fit the 2018-2023 BMW M5, the 2019-2021 BMW M5 Competition and the 2022 BMW M5 CS.
What do the Performance Mid Pipes replace?
They replace the factory mid section with a 3 inch stainless steel X-pipe that mates to the factory axle-back.
Do I need to cut the factory exhaust?
Yes. Pairing the Performance Mid Pipes with the factory exhaust requires cutting the factory mid pipe.
Are these mid pipes 50-state legal?
AWE lists part number 3020-11024 as 50 State Legal and states that it does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices.
Can I add more of the AWE exhaust later?
Yes. AWE designed the F90 M5 Exhaust Suite to be modular, so the mid pipes can be paired with an AWE axle-back now or later.

