{"product":{"id":10933123907926,"title":"MST Performance Charge Pipe - Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MST Performance charge pipe for the Honda Civic Type R FL5 (2022 onwards) replaces the factory charge pipe - the link between the turbocharger outlet and the intercooler - with a smooth, high-volume design built to reduce pressure drop and keep boost delivery consistent. On the K20C1 platform the standard pipe is a known restriction, particularly on tuned cars, which makes this one of the most sensible bolt-on choices for an FL5 being built in stages: unglamorous, effective, and done once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFL5 Type R owners addressing the factory charge pipe restriction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned K20C1 builds that need the boost-side plumbing to keep up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard cars getting the hardware groundwork in before a future map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: MST Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Charge pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: MST-HD-TPR02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Honda Civic FL5 Type R, 2022 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Turbocharger outlet to intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment type: vehicle-specific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Charge Pipe's Job On The FL5\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bit of boost the FL5 makes travels through this one pipe on its way to the intercooler, so its shape and volume matter more than its size suggests. Where the factory part is the restrictive link in the chain, MST's replacement is smooth and high-volume, designed to hold boost delivery steady whether the car runs a standard tune or a custom map. Running the Civic 1.5T instead? Its \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mst-performance-cold-air-intake-system-honda-civic-1-5t-2022-mst-hd-ci1503\"\u003eMST cold air intake\u003c\/a\u003e is the equivalent starting point, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mst-performance\"\u003eMST Performance range\u003c\/a\u003e has the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment And Setup Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported application: Honda Civic FL5 Type R, 2022 onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis part is specific to the FL5 - confirm the part number matches your exact model and engine before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost-side connections must be seated and clamped properly to hold pressure; if you are unsure, use a professional fitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMST Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharge Pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMST-HD-TPR02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHonda Civic FL5 Type R, 2022 onwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbocharger outlet to intercooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a charge pipe actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries pressurised air from the turbocharger outlet to the intercooler. A smoother, higher-volume pipe like this one is designed to reduce pressure drop along that route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it worth fitting on a standard car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - it replaces a known restriction on the K20C1 platform, and having the hardware in place makes sense if a map is on your roadmap. There are no changes to how you drive the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit other Civics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This pipe is for the FL5 Type R from 2022 onwards; the 1.5T Civic uses different MST hardware, linked above.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"MST Performance","product_type":"Intake Pipework","created_at":"2026-07-03T13:01:51+01:00","handle":"mst-performance-cold-air-intake-system-honda-civic-fl5-type-r-2022-mst-hd-tpr02","updated_at":"2026-08-21T10:34:08+01:00","published_at":"2026-07-03T13:01:51+01:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"global","tags":"brand:mst-performance, cat:air-intake, dept:performance-parts, fits:honda-civic, make:honda, type:intake-pipe","variants":[{"id":54418587418966,"product_id":10933123907926,"title":"Default Title","price":"225.76","sku":"MST-HD-TPR02","position":1,"compare_at_price":"","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":null,"option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2026-07-03T13:01:51+01:00","updated_at":"2026-08-21T10:34:08+01:00","taxable":true,"barcode":null,"grams":2000,"image_id":null,"weight":2.0,"weight_unit":"kg","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"GBP","compare_at_price_currency":"","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":14003701580118,"product_id":10933123907926,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":82424557830486,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 1","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/877005a2-d4c2-4f87-93d4-a3081a38ed30__50770.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]},{"id":82424557863254,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":2,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 2","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/596d06b5-861e-4eda-ace3-a05acb878d12__87226.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]},{"id":82424557896022,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":3,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 3","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/afca82f8-8ebf-462e-8bea-fef2d2936096__54929.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]},{"id":82424557928790,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":4,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 4","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/c3f4e780-3fba-4102-99d9-19f61a5ef8bb__42504.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]},{"id":82424557961558,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":5,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 5","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/5d3eff4c-d8e3-4ef0-9502-40870523fbc6__09374.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]},{"id":82424557994326,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":6,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 6","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/ec30044c-a359-4020-aa60-d54131f091f8__12141.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":82424557830486,"product_id":10933123907926,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2026-07-14T13:09:34+01:00","alt":"MST Performance Charge Pipe – Honda Civic FL5 Type R 2022+ | MST-HD-TPR02 | Image 1","width":1800,"height":1206,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/877005a2-d4c2-4f87-93d4-a3081a38ed30__50770.jpg?v=1784030974","variant_ids":[]}}}