Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit, MPN MMINT-CTR-17KBKWRD, is a direct-fit forced induction upgrade built specifically for the FK8-chassis Honda Civic Type R and its K20C1 engine. It replaces the factory tube-and-fin intercooler with a dramatically larger bar-and-plate core, addressing the heat soak that plagues the stock intercooling system under hard driving or hot ambient conditions.
This Mishimoto forced induction system was engineered to keep the K20C1’s charged air cooler and flowing more efficiently, which matters because a compromised induction system robs a turbocharged engine of the power it should be making. The 4.7-inch thick core delivers a 169-percent increase in overall volume and a 189-percent increase in external fin surface area compared to the stock unit, giving the induction engine far more surface area for heat rejection. Mishimoto paired that larger core with 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping and a silicone hot-side pipe, moving away from the factory’s restrictive piping and rubber sections that limit boost potential and degrade over time. The cast aluminum end tanks replace the original plastic tanks for more effective airflow direction into and out of the core. On the dyno, this performance induction upgrade has shown gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, along with outlet air temperature reductions of up to 50°F on stock tuning.
Vehicle Applications
This intercooler kit is a specific fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (chassis code FK8, engine code K20C1), including the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition. It is not intended as a universal forced induction turbo component and is designed to bolt directly into place on these applications.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R
- 4.7-inch thick intercooler core optimized for maximum flow
- Core volume increased by 169 percent and external fin surface area by 189 percent over stock
- Bar-and-plate core construction for improved flow characteristics and heat transfer
- Cast aluminum end tanks replace the factory plastic tanks
- 2.5-inch piping diameter improves flow through the induction system
- Mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping for increased durability
- Maximum power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq
- Drops outlet air temperatures by up to 50°F on stock tuning
- Available in black or silver intercooler with wrinkle black or wrinkle Rallye Red piping options
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-CTR-17KBKWRD
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Black
- Core Thickness: 4.7 in
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Red
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- Inlet Diameter: 2.5 in
- Outlet Diameter: 2.5 in
- Hot Side Pipe Inside Diameter: 2.5 in
- Cold Side Pipe Inside Diameter: 2.5 in
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Grade Type: Performance
- Universal Or Specific Fit: Specific
- Engine Code: K20C1
- Chassis Code: FK8
- Weight: 29 lbs
- CARB EO Number: D-759-12
- Includes: Intercooler, mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe, silicone hot-side pipe, (2) silicone couplers, (6) high-torque worm gear clamps, CARB EO sticker, mounting hardware, and Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does this Mishimoto intercooler kit fit?
It is a specific fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8, K20C1), including the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition.
What type of core does the kit use?
It uses a bar-and-plate aluminum core, a 4.7-inch thick design offering a 169-percent increase in volume and a 189-percent increase in external fin surface area over the stock core.
What performance gains can I expect from this forced induction upgrade?
Mishimoto states power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, along with outlet air temperature reductions of up to 50°F on stock tuning.
What piping diameter does the kit use?
The kit uses 2.5-inch inlet and outlet piping, including mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping and a silicone hot-side pipe.
What color options are available?
The kit is available with a black or silver intercooler, paired with the option of wrinkle black or wrinkle Rallye Red piping.
What is included with the kit?
The kit includes the intercooler, a mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe, a silicone hot-side pipe, two silicone couplers, six high-torque worm gear clamps, a CARB EO sticker, mounting hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
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.
