Will this exhaust produce drone at highway speeds?

No. The Touring Edition is built around AWE's patented 180 Technology, which cancels drone-prone frequencies at the resonator before they reach the cabin. The straight-through design preserves full flow, so there's no trade-off between sound quality and highway comfort.

Does the AWE Touring Edition work with an aftermarket downpipe?

Yes, but only with AWE's aftermarket downpipes. AWE developed and validated the Touring Edition for use with both the factory downpipe and an aftermarket catted downpipe.

Does installing this exhaust trigger a check engine light?

No, provided the system is installed correctly and used as intended on a vehicle with no additional modifications outside of other compatible AWE products. AWE backs this with their No Check Engine Light Guarantee.

What performance gains can I expect?

AWE's dyno testing on the DE5 with the stock downpipe shows gains of up to 4hp and 6lb-ft of torque at the wheels.

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AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust System w/ Diamond Black Tips for DE5 Acura Integra Type S

AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition is a full 3″ T304L stainless steel downpipe-back system built around what daily-driven Type S owners actually need on the DE5 Acura Integra Type S: real performance gains and a deep, aggressive exhaust note without the cabin drone that makes highway cruising miserable. An integrated front pipe, bespoke mid-pipe resonator, and AWE’s patented 180 Technology work together to cancel drone-prone frequencies at the source while keeping the main bore straight-through for unrestricted flow. The system is validated for use with both the factory downpipe and an aftermarket catted unit; every component is developed specifically for the DE5 chassis, and diamond black tips finish it out at the rear valance.

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During development, AWE ran a full evaluation of the factory valve and its behavior across various driving conditions to understand why it was there in the first place. The conclusion: there’s no meaningful volume difference between modes that actually justifies the valve’s existence. It stays closed in comfort mode, though it still opens past a certain throttle threshold, and sport and sport+ mode hold it open; sport+ also adds ECU-driven burbles. On the stock setup, exhaust flow routes through the side mufflers with the valve closed to manage interior volume and drone-prone frequencies, then shifts through the center when it opens. AWE’s configuration replaces all of that with a full straight-through exhaust path running through the 180 Technology resonator, which handles drone suppression without mode-dependent routing, at all times, regardless of drive mode. Low-throttle driving with the Touring Edition is genuinely civil; it’s deeper than stock, but not the kind of setup that announces itself every time you back out of the driveway.

What is 180 Technology?

Not every frequency an exhaust produces is one you want in your ears. AWE’s patented 180 Technology targets the problematic ones specifically, canceling them out while leaving the performance and the exhaust note intact. As exhaust gases exit the engine and flow into a 180 Technology-equipped resonator, they pass through strategically placed ports and into reflection chambers. The sound waves carried by those gases bounce off the chamber walls, and AWE’s acoustic engineers control the size and placement of those ports and chambers based on the specific acoustics of each vehicle platform. That geometry determines exactly when the reflected waves re-enter the main flow; the timing produces a wave that is 180 degrees out of phase with the unwanted frequencies, canceling them at the source. Each resonator is developed around a specific vehicle, not applied as a universal fix. No flow restriction, no drone, and an exhaust note that sounds exactly like it should.

Front Pipes

The system includes a full 3-inch front pipe with a unique flange and gasket design that maintains the full diameter from inlet to outlet. It’s integrated into the exhaust system rather than a standalone component, and it mates to both the factory downpipe and aftermarket downpipes. AWE exhausts are not designed to work with other aftermarket front pipes.

Features

Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless steel
Full 3″ catback
Integrated 3″ front pipe that accommodates a true 3-inch diameter from inlet to outlet
Dyno-proven max gains of 4hp and 6ft-lb of torque at the wheels (stock downpipe)
Patented drone-canceling 180 Technology
Straightforward install (no motor mount removal and generous clearances)
Touring Edition weighs 46lbs
Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
Stamped stainless steel trident tip merge with triple diamond black 4.5″ double-walled slash-cut tips
Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured at AWE in the USA
Perfect fitment guaranteed
No tune required; does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices
AWE No CEL guarantee
No tune required

What’s Included

Touring Edition catback exhaust
Gasket
Dust cover for factory valve plug
Three diamond black 4.5″ slash-cut double-walled tips
All necessary hardware for installation

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Acura Integra Type S: DE5 | 2023-present | 2.0L Turbo I4 K20C8

Notes

AWE exhausts are not designed to mate with other aftermarket front pipes
Installation instructions are available here

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition produce drone at highway speeds? No. The AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition is built around AWE’s patented 180 Technology, which cancels drone-prone frequencies at the resonator before they reach the cabin. The straight-through design preserves full flow, so there’s no trade-off between sound quality and highway comfort. It is noticeably deeper than stock but stays composed at light throttle and quiet at cruise, making it the daily-driver choice in the DE5 lineup.
Does the AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition work with an aftermarket downpipe? Yes. AWE developed and validated the Touring Edition for use with both the factory downpipe and an aftermarket catted downpipe, with AWE’s own downpipes being the intended pairing. Because the 180 Technology resonator cancels drone regardless of downpipe, your downpipe selection does not dictate the sound outcome. The integrated 3-inch front pipe maintains a true 3-inch diameter from inlet to outlet and is not designed to mate with front pipes from other manufacturers.
Does installing the AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition trigger a check engine light? No, provided the system is installed correctly and used as intended on a vehicle with no additional modifications outside of other compatible AWE products. The system does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices, and AWE backs it with their No Check Engine Light Guarantee. AWE deletes the factory valve as part of the design and includes a dust cover for the factory valve plug.
What performance gains does the AWE DE5 Integra black Touring Edition deliver? AWE’s dyno testing on the DE5 Acura Integra Type S with the stock downpipe shows gains of up to 4 hp and 6 ft-lb of torque at the wheels. The system is handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless steel with a full 3″ catback and integrated 3″ front pipe, and gains scale further with a downpipe and tuning.

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.

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What is 180 Technology?

Front Pipes

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Other Editions

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About AWE Tuning

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