Considered to be one of the first go-to upgrades, choosing the right aftermarket catback exhaust system is an important step in every car enthusiast’s upgrade path. Each exhaust system on the market offers a unique sound character, hardware, looks, and affects the car’s performance differently. You simply can’t choose one […]
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Engine Tech | G54B Head Development
Simple answers deliver convenience over accuracy. The simple answer to why Mitsubishi’s 4G54B engine struggled to deliver serious performance while its 4G63 engine shined is usually attributed to the number of valves per cylinder. While this answer is convenient, it’s far from accurate. The number of valves per cylinder is […]
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Engine Tech | Fuel Octane in Relation to Engine Knock and How to Avoid it
What you feed your engine determines its ultimate performance. The nutritional performance needs of an engine are influenced by a number of factors. Some of these most important factors include an engine’s compression ratio, rpm potential and the boost pressure of the forced-induction system. Engines that run higher compression ratios […]
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Test & Tune: 2019 Honda Civic Si | Intake, Flashpro, Type R Clutch & E85
Honda fans have been raving about the Civic Type R for the past few years. After all, Americans have been craving a Type R of their own for decades. With this platform stealing all of the attention, the Civic Si has been lurking in the dark with more than promising […]
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DTE Systems | 2020 Toyota Supra
It has been four months since the Supra A90 went on sale. We’re already seeing tuners modifying the Supra to run nines and tens in the quarter-mile. The Supra is not a car that you leave stock. While some enthusiasts criticize the collaboration with BMW for the 2020 Supra, the […]
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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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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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