Mugen Titanium Exhaust System(Without Garnish) Honda Civic Type R FL5 23+
Mugen’s sports titanium exhaust is the Group B exhaust for the FL5 Civic Type R. It was developed from the front pipe back, with a larger-diameter front pipe to improve mid-range torque.
The main system is titanium with a stainless steel front pipe and a single centre finisher. Mugen quotes it as approx. 8.75kg lighter than the standard silencer. It is certified under Japan’s pre-approval scheme for replacement silencers that meet the national safety standards, and comes with an active exhaust valve canceller for the standard valve.
Specifications
- Material: Titanium, with stainless steel front pipe
- Outlet: Single centre finisher
- Weight saving: approx. 8.75kg lighter than the standard silencer
- Version: Exhaust only, without garnish set
- Certification: Japanese pre-approval for replacement silencers
- Fitting time: approx. 1.5 hours
Key Features
- Titanium construction with stainless front pipe
- Larger-diameter front pipe for better mid-range torque
- Approx. 8.75kg lighter than standard
- Single centre finisher
- Active exhaust valve canceller included
- Certified to Japanese replacement-silencer standards
What’s in the Box?
- Mugen sports titanium exhaust system
- Active exhaust valve canceller
Which version? This is the exhaust only, without the garnish set for the standard rear bumper. For the standard rear bumper, choose the version with garnish set (18000-XNRC-K1S0). If you are fitting the Mugen carbon rear bumper diffuser,
Fitment
- Honda Civic Type R FL5
Not suitable for: the standard Civic FL (non-Type R), or earlier Civic Type R models such as the FK8 and FK2. For the standard rear bumper, choose 18000-XNRC-K1S0, which includes the garnish set.
Installation
Mugen quotes approx. 1.5 hours to fit, with the car safely raised on a lift and the exhaust fully cooled. The active exhaust valve canceller supplied must be fitted. Professional fitting is recommended.
What is the difference between the versions?
Mugen supplies one version with a garnish set for the standard rear bumper, and one as the exhaust only.
Stainless or titanium?
The stainless sports exhaust has a 94mm finisher. The titanium version is approx. 8.75kg lighter than standard and adds a larger front pipe for mid-range torque.
What is the valve canceller for?
The FL5 has an active exhaust valve. The supplied canceller lets the car run correctly with the Mugen system.
Is it road legal in the UK?
It is certified to Japan’s standards for replacement silencers. UK rules differ, so we recommend telling your insurer about the modification.
How loud is it?
Mugen does not publish a decibel figure. It is designed to meet Japan’s noise rules for replacement silencers.
Part reference
- 18000-XNRC-K3S0
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