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You ready for the most affortable NO CEL Downpipe on the market?
Most aftermarket downpipe dyno results are shown on tuned cars.
A common question we see is:
How much power does a downpipe add on a completely stock tune?
To answer that, testing was carried out on a stock-tuned FL5 Civic Type R.
TEST SETUP
Vehicle: FL5 Civic Type R
ECU: 100% stock (no tune)
Intake: MST Intake
DYNO RESULTS
Stock downpipe + MST intake
→ 320 whp / 478 Nm
MST 300-cell catted downpipe + MST intake
→ 327 whp / 480 Nm
FINDINGS
• Peak power difference is small
• Realistic gain: ~8–10 hp
• Max gain of 10 hp / 12 Nm around 5000 rpm
• Results were consistent across multiple runs
Honest takeaway:
On a completely stock tune, a downpipe alone does not produce large peak gains.
This is real-world data — and it’s rarely shared.
WHY THE MST CATTED DOWNPIPE
• Enlarged tubing design
• Large 5” catalytic converter
• 300-cell high-flow cat
• No CEL guarantee
• No exhaust odor
• Designed to pass U.S. emissions
• 2-year catalytic converter warranty
FINAL THOUGHTS
The FL5 Type R is a unique platform.
More parts don’t always mean more power.
Without tuning, gains will be limited.
With proper tuning, meaningful performance gains begin.
MST focuses on parts backed by real data — not hype.
PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN
Please note: ETA is not yet confirmed. Updates will be provided once production timing is finalized.
Message us for pre-orders or questions.
MST 300-Cell Catted Downpipe for 2023+ Civic Type R FL5 (HD-TPR03) – SBX Performance
Most aftermarket downpipe dyno results are shown on tuned cars.
A common question we see is:
To answer that, testing was carried out on a stock-tuned FL5 Civic Type R.
Vehicle: FL5 Civic Type R
ECU: 100% stock (no tune)
Intake: MST Intake
Stock downpipe + MST intake
→ 320 whp / 478 Nm
MST 300-cell catted downpipe + MST intake
→ 327 whp / 480 Nm
• Peak power difference is small
• Realistic gain: ~8–10 hp
• Max gain of 10 hp / 12 Nm around 5000 rpm
• Results were consistent across multiple runs
On a completely stock tune, a downpipe alone does not produce large peak gains.
This is real-world data — and it’s rarely shared.
• Enlarged tubing design
• Large 5” catalytic converter
• 300-cell high-flow cat
• No CEL guarantee
• No exhaust odor
• Designed to pass U.S. emissions
• 2-year catalytic converter warranty
The FL5 Type R is a unique platform.
More parts don’t always mean more power.
Without tuning, gains will be limited.
With proper tuning, meaningful performance gains begin.
MST focuses on parts backed by real data — not hype.
MST 300-Cell Catted Downpipe for 2023+ Civic Type R FL5 (HD-TPR03) – SBX Performance