Getting impressed by an EVO at The Shootout event is not easy. After all, this is the biggest EVO gathering in the United States and EVOs tend to populate the track. So, finding one that stands out is quite difficult. At this year’s event, I couldn’t help but stop as […]
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Engine Tech | Material Hardness Testing
It’s a little-known fact that the “end bug” at the end of every story ever written in DSPORT is the tip of a hardness tester. Specifically, the shape follows the indenter used for Rockwell C testing. We came up with the name Hard Media to describe the audience and goal […]
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D’GARAGE Project Kia Forte GT Presented by Harman Kardon : Part 1
When Kia released the Stinger GT, they proved that they had the ability to build a capable GT platform to run, or even run away, from the best of them. Carrying a base price of just $40K, the Stinger GT out accelerated nearly every other mid-size premium sport sedan. An […]
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27Won Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
27WON Performance 2017+ CIVIC SI Sedan Front-Pipe Back Exhaust P/N – FC1-6-101-10 The 27Won performance catback exhaust for the 2017+ Honda Civic Si features a unique, unorthodox design. The dual asymmetrical tips fill the space of the factory exhaust, with a unique design, a clean, high-gloss finish, and a water […]
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HKS Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
HKS Hi-power Muffler for HONDA Civic Si SEDAN P/N – 31006-BH002 The HKS hi-power exhaust system features a large 65mm diameter pipe that should reduce exhaust pressure significantly. The system weighs just 30.2-pounds, making it approximately 13-pounds lighter than the factory system. It features a single resonator and a single […]
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GReddy Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
GReddy Performance Products Supreme SP Exhaust P/N – 10158217 The GReddy performance products’ supreme sp exhaust system comes equipped with two mufflers and a refined exhaust note. The system comes to life under aggressive, full-throttle driving, while staying tame during normal driving. Constructed from 304 stainless steel material, the system […]
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Borla Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
Borla Exhaust BORLA Exhaust for the 2017+ Honda Civic Si P/n – 140777 The Borla catback exhaust offers an inexpensive way to tremendously improve your 10th-generation Civic Si’s exhaust note. Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the five-piece, TIG-welded system uses a single muffler design with a single resonator. Weighing in […]
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ATLP Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
ATLP Performance Exhaust System P/N – ES00017 The ATLP exhaust for the 2019 Honda Civic Si is constructed from 439 stainless steel material. It features a three-piece, TIG-welded design with no resonators and a single muffler. The flanges are 9.5mm laser cut, with dual 100mm double wall straight tips. ATLP, […]
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Invidia Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
Invidia USA 70mm Civic Si 4D Gemini TI Tip Exhaust P/N – HS17CS47GM3ST Invidia’s new high performance gemini catback exhaust graces the rear of the car with three large 110mm slant cut tips with a burnt finish. The three-piece TIG-welded exhaust features a single resonator and three small mufflers. Constructed […]
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MA Performance Stealth Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
MAPerformance MAP Stealth Catback Exhaust P/N – HDAX-CBE-SN The mildest version of MAperformance catback exhaust for the Honda Civic Si comes with two mufflers. All three variations include the same pipes, the only difference will be the axleback, with two mufflers, one muffler, then no mufflers for the Race variation. […]
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MAPerformance Street Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
MAPerformance MAP Street Catback Exhaust P/N – HDAX-CBE-SN A more aggressive version of the stealth, yet milder than the Race, the MAPerformance Street catback exhaust for the 10th generation Honda Civic Si is much lighter than the Stealth and the stock systems. Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the system offers great […]
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MAPerformance Race Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
MAPerformance MAP Race Catback Exhaust P/N – HDAX-CBE-SN The MAPerformance race catback exhaust is the most aggressive option for the Civic Si. With one resonator and no mufflers, the four tips give a unique design, with the two inside ones sticking out. This gives a great dynamic to the rear […]
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Remark Exhaust | 2019 Civic Si Exhaust Showcase
Remark Catback Exhaust for Honda Civic Si 17+ Sedan (FC1) P/N – RK-C1076H-02 The Remark exhaust for the 10th generation civic si features dual 3.5-inch tips and 3-inch piping diameter. The slant-cut tips work well the Si and make up for the terrible design of the stock exhaust. REMARK laser-cut […]
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Quick Tech | Cryo 101 Part:1
Over 20 years ago, I was promised the world. Send me your Talon’s center differential and I’ll cryo treat it and it won’t break anymore. The factory two-spider gear center differential is a known weak link once the transfer case and axles are upgraded on the 1G DSM. Guess what? […]
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Test & Tune: 2017 Ford Mustang | Intake, Exhaust & Tune
When we first decided to hire our Marketing Director, Kareem, we weren’t sure he would be the right fit. After all, he drives an automatic convertible Ford Mustang Ecoboost. Given his pony car had a turbocharger, we thought we would give him a shot hoping his marketing skills were better […]
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