My Takeda Down Pipe Install on Civic Si

DavidGenXCivic said:

Thought I'd share a video on how I installed my Takeda high flow cat down pipe on my 2017 Civic Si. The down pipe has given me gains that I can feel and it sounds awesome.

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Thanks for the video. Sounds great. Have you put your car on a dyno?

2CAMS said:

what is the difference between this downpipe and the one RV6 offers??? big difference in price

https://www.rv6-p.com/rv6-modular-downpipe-for-16-civic-1-5t-sedan-coupe-hatch.html

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Rv6 downpipe is made of a higher quality steel, and it has a heat shield. Hand made, nice design and more options, they also can ceramic coat it. Also their service is but as far as the afe downpipe, still looks like a solid competitor.

17siturb0 said:

afe downpipe

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http://afepower.com/afe-power-48-36604-hc-twisted-steel-down-pipe
https://www.rv6-p.com/rv6-modular-downpipe-for-16-civic-1-5t-sedan-coupe-hatch.html

looks like RV6 is the way to go, better looking product and for the same amount of power as the AFE

2CAMS said:

http://afepower.com/afe-power-48-36604-hc-twisted-steel-down-pipe
https://www.rv6-p.com/rv6-modular-downpipe-for-16-civic-1-5t-sedan-coupe-hatch.html

looks like RV6 is the way to go, better looking product and for the same amount of power as the AFE

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I can see that the rv6 actually give you the ability to reinstall the heat shield. The Takeda down pipe does not. I'm wondering if that's going to be a problem, or if it hinders performance.

Hellraisingvtec said:

Thanks for the video. Sounds great. Have you put your car on a dyno?

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No dyno, yet. Maybe once I finish doing all my bolt ons and get a tune.

DavidGenXCivic said:

I can see that the rv6 actually give you the ability to reinstall the heat shield. The Takeda down pipe does not. I'm wondering if that's going to be a problem, or if it hinders performance.

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I cant tell, but looks like only the AFE has the Cat option.....maybe that's why it costs more

Very impressive

DavidGenXCivic said:

I can see that the rv6 actually give you the ability to reinstall the heat shield. The Takeda down pipe does not. I'm wondering if that's going to be a problem, or if it hinders performance.

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I would have gone with RV6 or PRL, the heat shield does have benefits as far as performance and temps. But I don't think it hinders it by that much of a noticeable difference as far as the performance gains. The heat shield acts like header/downpipe heat wrap. It keeps the heat inside, which is a good thing. And it keeps temps down in the bay, which in theory would help reduce intake air temperature, pair that with a better intercooler, and you know what that means.

I just recorded a flyby video so you guys can see what the car sounds like with the down pipe, and now, the front pipe.

That really does sound very nice.

What blow off valve did you install?

The pops oh god!! Must control urges to buy

ericc191 said:

What blow off valve did you install?

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I got the Boomba Racing one when they released it. It's decent, but it doesnt have a high pitched sound. More of a woosh that hits twice. To my knowledge, there were no other direct fit bovs available with a mounting plate