Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit (MMINT-CIV-16KBKWBK) was purpose-built for the tenth-generation Honda Civic’s L15B7 turbocharged engine, replacing the factory tube-and-fin intercooler and its heat-prone plastic end tanks with an all-aluminum, bar-and-plate core. This black-finished kit doesn’t stop at the core — it overhauls the entire charge piping system, giving Civic 1.5T and Si owners a direct-fit upgrade engineered specifically for their forced induction engine.
By increasing core volume by 102 percent and fin surface area by 97 percent, this forced induction intercooler pulls more heat out of the charged air before it reaches the intake manifold. Mishimoto reports the kit drops outlet air temperatures by 20°F over the stock intercooler on factory tuning, and by as much as 42°F once a performance tune is added — keeping the induction system running cooler and more consistently under boost. The redesigned piping increases hot- and cold-side diameter from 42mm to 55mm, a 30-percent size increase, using mandrel-bent aluminum tubing and 5-layer, fiber-embedded silicone couplers in place of the factory plastic-and-rubber pieces. Reduced bend angles further smooth airflow through the system. On the stock tune, Mishimoto lists gains of 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 paired with a performance tune.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto intercooler kit is a direct fit for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and Si, engineered around the L15B7 engine and Civic chassis codes FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7. Coverage spans the DX (2016-2020), EX and EX-L (2016-2021), EX-T and LX-P (2016-2018), LX and Touring (2016-2021), and Turbo (2016-2017) trims, plus the Si and Turbo Plus (2017-2020), Sport and Sport Touring (2017-2021), Coupe and SE (2018 only), i-Style (2018-2021), and Sport Plus (2019-2020) trims.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and Si
- Patent pending design
- All-aluminum, bar-and-plate core construction with cast aluminum end tanks
- Core volume increased 102 percent and fin surface area increased 97 percent versus stock
- Drops outlet air temperatures by 20°F on the stock tune and up to 42°F with performance tuning
- Mandrel-bent aluminum hot- and cold-side piping, increased from 42mm to 55mm (a 30-percent size increase)
- 5-layer, fiber-embedded silicone couplers with included hose clamps
- Up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque gain on stock tuning, or up to 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs with a tune
- Powder-coated black piping with black intercooler core finish
- Includes CARB EO sticker (D-759-12) and Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-CIV-16KBKWBK
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Color: Black
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Fit Type: Specific (Direct Fit)
- Grade Type: Performance
- Weight: 19 lbs
- Engine Code: L15B7
- Chassis Codes: FC1, FC3, FK4, FK7
- CARB EO Number: D-759-12
- Kit Includes: Mishimoto Intercooler, (2) Mandrel-Bent Intercooler Pipes, (4) Silicone Couplers, Stock Piping Adapter Kit, Mishimoto Intercooler Piping Adapter Kit, Shrouding Kit, CARB EO Sticker, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does this Mishimoto intercooler kit fit?
It is a direct fit for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and 2017-2020 Civic Si, covering chassis codes FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7 and the L15B7 engine.
How much cooler does the charged air get with this kit?
Mishimoto reports outlet air temperatures drop by 20°F over the stock intercooler on the factory tune, and by up to 42°F with a performance tune added.
What power gains can I expect?
On stock tuning, Mishimoto lists gains of up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque, with potential gains of up to 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs of torque once a performance tune is applied.
What is the core and piping made from?
The core uses an all-aluminum, bar-and-plate design with cast aluminum end tanks, while the piping is mandrel-bent aluminum paired with 5-layer, fiber-embedded silicone couplers.
What comes included in the kit?
The kit includes the Mishimoto intercooler, two mandrel-bent intercooler pipes, four silicone couplers, a stock piping adapter kit, a Mishimoto intercooler piping adapter kit, a shrouding kit, a CARB EO sticker, mounting hardware, and 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.
