Mishimoto 2017+ Honda Civic Type R Intercooler Kit - Black Intercooler Red Pipes

You're getting a complete intercooler kit designed specifically for your 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R. This kit includes a larger black intercooler core and red-colored charge piping, along with all the necessary components to replace your car's stock intercooling system. The factory intercooler on the FK8 Civic Type R can struggle to keep up, especially during spirited driving or on hot days, leading to heat soak and reduced engine performance. This Mishimoto kit aims to solve that by significantly improving your car's ability to manage charged air temperatures.

Mishimoto engineers have more than doubled the size of the intercooler core compared to the stock unit. The new core measures 4.7 inches thick, offering a 169-percent increase in volume and a 189-percent boost in external fin surface area. This substantial increase is key to rejecting more heat from the charged air. To ensure airflow isn't restricted by the larger core, they've opted for a bar-and-plate construction, which is known for its improved flow characteristics and efficient heat transfer. The end tanks are now made from cast aluminum, replacing the factory plastic ones, to better direct airflow into and out of the intercooler and piping. The kit also replaces the restrictive factory piping with larger, 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminum pipes, eliminating the rubber sections that can degrade over time and limit boost potential when tuning your K20C1 engine.

With this kit installed, you can expect a noticeable drop in outlet air temperatures, often by as much as 50°F, even on stock tuning. This improved cooling can lead to power gains of up to 10 wheel horsepower and 10 wheel torque. The kit is designed as a direct replacement for your factory intercooler and piping, making installation more straightforward.