Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intake Kit, part number MMAI-CTR-17, was engineered specifically for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (chassis code FK8) and its K20C1 turbocharged engine. Rather than reinventing the wheel, Mishimoto’s engineers built on the factory aluminum runner from turbo to induction boot, then re-engineered everything downstream — the intake hose, MAF housing, and airbox — into a single, freer-flowing air intake system that unlocks measurable gains without a tune.
This cold air intake replaces the restrictive, accordion-styled factory hose with a 5-layer silicone elbow embedded with heat-resistant fibers and reinforced with steel wire, so it holds its shape under boost while smoothing internal airflow. Paired with a precision-adjusted CNC aluminum MAF housing and a redesigned, powder-coated black airbox that houses the Mishimoto high-flow oiled air filter, the complete air intake filter and hose combination is 42-percent less restrictive than the stock airbox, filter, and elbow. The result is a max gain of 16.7 whp and 20.1 wtq while maintaining safe air/fuel ratios and running check-engine-light-free on the stock tune — everything a Civic Type R owner wants from a cold air intake filter upgrade without chasing a custom calibration.
Vehicle Applications
This intake kit is a direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R, chassis code FK8, equipped with the K20C1 engine, and it also fits the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition. The airbox retains the factory rubber snorkel and the dedicated intake channel built into the CTR’s hood, keeping the cool air intake path intact while improving flow.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R
- Max gains of 16.7 whp / 20.1 wtq while maintaining safe A/F ratios
- 42-percent less restrictive than the stock airbox, filter, and elbow
- No tune required
- Wire-reinforced silicone elbow eliminates restrictions and increases airflow capacity
- Extremely aggressive intake tone under acceleration
- Precision-adjusted CNC aluminum MAF housing allows for better flow
- Powder-coated black airbox keeps unwanted hot air from entering the air filter
- Mishimoto high-flow oiled air filter receives maximum airflow from the front of the vehicle
- All black mounting equipment retains an OEM+ aesthetic under the hood
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Filter Material: Multi-layered cotton
- Filter Color: Red
- Hose Material: Silicone
- Hose Color: Black
- Overall Color: Black
- Material: Aluminum/Silicone
- Grade Type: Performance
- CARB EO Number: D-759-25
- Air Filter Part Number: MMAF-3505
- Includes: (1) Silicone Intake Elbow, (1) CNC Aluminum MAF Sensor Housing, (1) Rubber MAF housing gasket, (1) High-Flow Oiled Filter, (1) Steel Airbox, (4) Worm Gear Clamps, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the Mishimoto MMAI-CTR-17 intake fit?
It is a direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (chassis FK8, K20C1 engine) and the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition.
Do I need to tune my car after installing this intake?
No tune is required; the intake maintains safe A/F ratios and runs check-engine-light-free on the stock tune.
How much power can this intake add?
Mishimoto states max gains of 16.7 whp and 20.1 wtq.
What comes in the box?
The kit includes a silicone intake elbow, CNC aluminum MAF sensor housing, rubber MAF housing gasket, high-flow oiled filter, steel airbox, four worm gear clamps, and mounting hardware.
How do I maintain the oiled air filter?
Mishimoto recommends cleaning and re-oiling the filter every 10,000–15,000 miles during normal driving, and inspecting it more frequently in dusty or off-road conditions; filter re-oiling is not covered under the Lifetime Warranty.
What is the CARB EO number for this intake?
D-759-25.
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
