AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust w/Front Pipe and DualPhase Mid Pipe – Diamond Blk Tips for FK8 Civic Type R

The AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust for the FK8 Civic Type R features a front pipe and DualPhase mid-pipe that optimize exhaust flow while carefully shaping the car’s acoustic character. Its dual-phase construction allows the system to shift tone dynamically, producing a crisp, engaging sound under throttle without overwhelming the cabin during normal driving. Made from high-grade stainless steel, the exhaust provides long-term durability and corrosion resistance, and the Diamond Black tips offer a subtle, refined visual finish. Engineered to complement the Civic Type R’s turbo setup, it maintains low-end torque and throttle response, focusing on nuanced performance rather than excessive volume. The Touring Edition delivers a driver-focused balance of sound, efficiency, and everyday usability, reflecting thoughtful engineering for enthusiasts who value control and refinement.

Touring Edition Exhaust

• The Touring Edition Exhaust balances a more aggressive character with a controlled, refined tone, built as a 3” T304L stainless steel downpipe-back system for straight-through performance without added cabin noise at highway speeds
• Includes an integrated front pipe, a purpose-built midpipe resonator, and AWE’s 180 Technology® to manage sound, producing a full, smooth K20 exhaust note without rasp
• Under boost and heavy throttle, it becomes noticeably louder and more pronounced, while at steady cruising speeds the cabin remains free of drone
• Designed specifically for the FK8 Civic Type R, with fitment and check engine light considerations already accounted for
• 180 Technology® routes exhaust gases through tuned ports into reflection chambers, where sound waves are redirected and timed before re-entering the main exhaust flow
• The returning sound waves are 180 degrees out of phase, canceling the frequencies that typically cause drone
• Maintains a straight-through design, preserving exhaust flow and performance while controlling unwanted noise

DualPhase Mid Pipe

• The AWE DualPhase Mid Pipe is designed to work with aftermarket downpipes, improving exhaust flow and performance while maintaining a refined, near-OEM tone when used with the factory downpipe. It further shapes the K20’s exhaust note both inside the cabin and externally, with more noticeable gains in tone and clarity when paired with an upgraded downpipe. The system is available as a standalone conversion for existing Touring Edition Exhaust setups or as part of a full Touring Edition package with the DualPhase Mid Pipe, offering flexibility to accommodate different build preferences.

What is 180 Technology?

• AWE’s 180 Technology routes exhaust gases through a resonator with precisely positioned ports leading into reflection chambers, where the sound waves carried by the exhaust bounce off the chamber walls
• The size and placement of the ports and chambers are tuned for each application, controlling when the reflected sound waves rejoin the main exhaust flow
• Reflected waves meet the main flow 180 degrees out of phase, canceling frequencies that cause drone or harsh tones
• Each system is engineered for the specific acoustics of the vehicle, rather than using a universal design, ensuring consistent, balanced sound across different setups
• The result is a clean, controlled exhaust note that eliminates unwanted tones while maintaining full performance

Exhaust Tips

• The AWE DualPhase Mid Pipe is designed to work with aftermarket downpipes to improve exhaust flow and performance, while keeping a smooth, near-OEM tone when paired with the factory downpipe. It further refines the K20’s exhaust character both inside the cabin and externally, with a more noticeable enhancement when combined with an upgraded downpipe. The system is available as a standalone upgrade for existing Touring Edition Exhaust setups or as part of a complete Touring Edition configuration with the DualPhase Mid Pipe, offering flexibility to suit different build preferences.

Nope, It’s Not Valved

• During development, AWE carefully analyzed how the factory exhaust valve behaves under different driving conditions and found that overall volume doesn’t change significantly between modes that use the valve. The valve remains closed only in Comfort mode, opening once a certain throttle threshold is reached. In Sport and Sport+ modes, it stays open, with Sport+ adding ECU-controlled burbles. In the stock setup, closing the valve routes exhaust through the side mufflers to reduce cabin volume and minimize drone, while opening it directs flow through the center section.

Conversion Kits

• AWE has made it simple to convert between Track and Touring Editions if a change in interior volume is desired later.

Fitment Guarantee

• All AWE products come with a fitment guarantee, ensuring that their products will fit perfectly for easy installation by a qualified installer.

Features

Applications

• Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | 2.0l K20C1 turbo I4

What’s Included

• Complete touring or track edition exhaust
• Two or three 4.5” slash-cut double-walled tips in diamond black
• All necessary hardware for installation

Other Editions

• Track edition w/ chrome silver tips
• Track edition w/ diamond black tips
• Touring edition w/ chrome silver tips

Notes

• AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty all come standard
• AWE exhausts are not designed to mate with other aftermarket front pipes
• 100% Emission-Friendly
• Touring Edition exhausts do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment

About AWE Tuning

AWE is driven by a singular goal: Unleashing Performance. Renowned for their handcrafted, award-winning performance exhausts, along with rigorously tested carbon fiber intakes and high-efficiency intercoolers, AWE is at the forefront of innovation, design, production, retail, and global distribution of their performance products. These products are available through a select network of dealers, online, and directly from their advanced facility located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1991, AWE’s team of experts, comprising researchers, engineers, innovators, and seasoned drivers, has been dedicated to developing and introducing top-tier performance enhancements for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.