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SBX Performance FL5 / DE5 / FK8 Competition Downpipe (Contact us for Availability)

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Regular price $1,557.00
Regular price $1,644.00 Sale Sale price $1,557.00
Product INFO
  • Vendor SBX Performance
  • SKU SBX-COMP-DP-RAW
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VERIFIED CLOSED-COURSE COMPETITION USE ONLY

SBX Competition Downpipe

The SBX Competition Downpipe is a straight-through exhaust component developed for dedicated race cars and closed-course competition builds. It is hand-built in the USA to the same fabrication and welding standards as our GESI catted downpipe, while providing an unrestricted exhaust path for maximum flow and rapid turbo response.

  • Straight-through competition configuration — designed to reduce restriction and maximize exhaust flow.
  • 304 stainless-steel construction — precision TIG-welded and hand-built in the USA.
  • Rampage Fab titanium turbo studs included — available in Raw or Burnt finish at no additional charge.
  • Backed by a 1-year weld warranty.

Restricted Competition Product Availability

This product is not openly offered for general consumer purchase or use on street-driven vehicles.

Availability is limited to verified race teams, motorsports organizations, professional track-only vehicle builders, and owners of dedicated vehicles permanently configured for closed-course competition.

Supporting information regarding the vehicle, racing organization, competition series, shop, or intended closed-course application may be required before an order is approved.

Contact SBX Performance directly to request eligibility review and product availability.

Built to the Same Standard as Our Catted Downpipe

Many straight-through pipes for these platforms are inexpensive overseas products or one-off garage builds. This is not one of them.

The SBX Competition Downpipe is fabricated to the same production standard as our GESI catted downpipe. It is produced by the same shop using the same 304 stainless steel, precision TIG welding, quality-control process, and carefully developed fitment.

If your only priority is finding the least expensive straight-through pipe available, this product may not be the right fit. It is built for race teams and competition builders who value proper fabrication, consistent fitment, premium hardware, and warranty support.

What’s Included

  • SBX Competition Downpipe
  • 3-bolt lower flange gasket
  • Lower flange hardware with JIS bolts and nuts
  • Rampage Fab titanium turbo studs, set of four
  • Choice of Raw or Burnt titanium stud finish
  • O2 sensor extension, as required by application

Important: The Competition Downpipe does not include factory heat-shield standoffs or mounting hardware. The factory downpipe heat shield does not reinstall on this competition configuration. Review the heat-management information below before installation.

Heat Management — Read Before Installation

Because the Competition Downpipe is used without the factory heat shield, proper under-hood heat management is strongly recommended.

  • Recommended: form-fit downpipe blanket. A removable blanket helps control radiant heat in the engine bay and does not affect the weld warranty. The SBX × PTP Downpipe Blanket is designed specifically for this pipe and is available in Lava or Black Lava.
  • Not recommended: exhaust or header wrap. Traditional wrap can retain moisture and excessive heat against the stainless-steel surface. Use of exhaust wrap voids the downpipe warranty.

Specifications

Configuration Straight-through closed-course competition design
Material 304 stainless steel
Construction Precision TIG-welded and hand-built in the USA
Turbo inlet section 4.0-inch
Midsection 3.5-inch
Outlet 3.0-inch
Turbo hardware Rampage Fab titanium studs, set of four, Raw or Burnt
Lower flange 3-bolt flange with gasket and hardware included
Engine 2.0L turbocharged Honda K20C1

Vehicle Fitment

Make and Model Chassis Years
Honda Civic Type R FK8 2017–2021
Honda Civic Type R FL5 2023+
Acura Integra Type S DE5 2024+

Installation notes: Professional installation and application-specific tuning are strongly recommended. This competition component should not be installed on a street-driven vehicle.

Warranty

  • Weld warranty: One-year warranty covering manufacturing defects in the downpipe welds from the original purchase date.
  • Downpipe blanket: Use of the SBX × PTP form-fit downpipe blanket is permitted and does not void the weld warranty.
  • Exhaust-wrap exclusion: Installing exhaust wrap or header wrap on the downpipe voids all warranty coverage.
  • Tune exclusion: Damage associated with pops-and-bangs, burble, flame, aggressive crackle, or similar combustion strategies is not covered.
  • Unauthorized use: Installation or use on a public-road vehicle voids all warranty coverage.