Description
The Mishimoto MMINT-CIV-16BK is a black, all-aluminum bar-and-plate performance intercooler built specifically for the turbocharged L15B7 engine found in the tenth-generation Honda Civic. Where the factory tube-and-fin intercooler with plastic end tanks lets charged air temperatures climb, this direct-fit unit is engineered from the ground up to shrug off the heat generated by forced induction.
As part of Mishimoto’s Forced Induction lineup, this performance intercooler is designed around a true induction system upgrade: a larger, denser core that increases volume by 102-percent and fin surface area by 97-percent compared to the stock unit. That extra core capacity translates directly into cooler, denser intake charges, dropping outlet air temperatures by 20 F over the stock intercooler on a stock tune, and by as much as 42 F once a performance tune is added. For Civic 1.5T and Si owners chasing consistent power under boost, this force induction upgrade also unlocks measurable gains: up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque when paired with the Mishimoto 2016+ Honda Civic Performance Intercooler Piping, with the potential to reach 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs of torque once a tune is applied.
Vehicle Applications
This intercooler is a direct, specific fit for 2016-2021 Honda Civic models built on the FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7 chassis and equipped with the L15B7 turbocharged engine. Coverage spans the DX (2016-2020), EX and EX-L (2016-2021), EX-T (2016-2018), LX (2016-2021), LX-P (2016-2018), Sport (2017-2021), Sport Plus (2019-2020), Sport Touring (2017-2021), Touring (2016-2021), Turbo (2016-2017), Turbo Plus (2017-2020), i-Style (2018-2021), and Si (2017-2020) trims, as well as the 2018 Civic Coupe and SE.
Features
- All-aluminum, bar-and-plate core construction with a black finish for a factory-plus look
- 102-percent increase in core volume and 97-percent increase in fin surface area versus the stock intercooler
- Drops outlet air temperatures by 20 F on the stock tune, and up to 42 F with a performance tune
- Direct-fit design that is compatible with stock intercooler piping
- Male inlet and outlet fittings for a secure connection
- Patent-pending core design (Patent No. D920,382)
- Includes a stock piping adapter kit, shrouding kit, CARB EO sticker, and mounting hardware
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-CIV-16BK
- Product Type: Forced Induction / Performance Intercooler
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Black
- Grade Type: Performance
- Inlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Fit Type: Specific (Direct-Fit)
- Weight: 19 lbs
- Engine Code: L15B7
- Chassis Codes: FC1, FC3, FK4, FK7
- CARB EO Number: D920,382
- Includes: (1) Mishimoto Intercooler, (1) Stock Piping Adapter Kit, (1) Shrouding Kit, (1) CARB EO Sticker, Mounting Hardware
- Installation Torque: 22 in-lbs (2.5NM) recommended for worm gear clamps; operating range 18-27 in-lbs (2-3NM); do not exceed 27 in-lbs (3NM)
- Prop 65: WARNING – Cancer and Reproductive Harm, www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Honda Civic models fit the Mishimoto MMINT-CIV-16BK intercooler?
This intercooler is a specific fit for 2016-2021 Honda Civic models with the L15B7 turbocharged engine on the FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7 chassis, including the DX, EX, EX-L, EX-T, LX, LX-P, Sport, Sport Plus, Sport Touring, Touring, Turbo, Turbo Plus, i-Style, and Si trims, plus the 2018 Civic Coupe and SE.
What is the core made of?
The core uses an all-aluminum, bar-and-plate construction with an aluminum inlet tank and a black core finish.
How much does this intercooler lower charge air temperatures?
It drops outlet air temperatures by 20 F over the stock intercooler on a stock tune, and by up to 42 F once a performance tune is added.
Will this intercooler add horsepower?
When combined with the Mishimoto 2016+ Honda Civic Performance Intercooler Piping, it can add up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque, with the potential for up to 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs of torque once a performance tune is applied.
What is included in the box?
The kit includes the Mishimoto intercooler, a stock piping adapter kit, a shrouding kit, a CARB EO sticker, and mounting hardware.
Is this intercooler covered by a warranty?
Yes, it is backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
⚠ 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.
