Description
The Mishimoto 2016+ Honda Civic Performance Intercooler (MMINT-CIV-16SL) is a direct-fit, all-aluminum bar-and-plate intercooler engineered specifically for the turbocharged L15B7 engine found in Honda’s tenth-generation Civic. Where the factory core relies on tube-and-fin construction and plastic end tanks that trap heat, this Mishimoto core is built to shrug off the temperatures a hard-working forced induction system generates.
Honda joined the forced induction ranks when it equipped the Civic’s Earth Dreams technology with the L15B7 turbo engine, but the stock intercooler’s design creates a perfect breeding ground for heat soak. This performance induction upgrade replaces that weak link with a bar-and-plate core that increases internal volume by 102 percent and fin surface area by 97 percent over stock, dropping outlet air temperatures by 20°F on the stock tune and by up to 42°F once a performance tune is added. Cooler, denser air moving through the induction system means more consistent power delivery lap after lap or pull after pull. On its own, the core is rated for stock-tuning gains of 3 whp and 8 ft-lbs of torque; paired with the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Piping, it adds up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque, with the potential for 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs of torque once a performance tune is applied. The core is compatible with stock piping and is available in Silver or Black, backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
Vehicle Applications
Mishimoto built this intercooler as a specific fit for the tenth-generation Honda Civic across chassis codes FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7, matching the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and 2017-2020 Honda Civic Si equipped with the L15B7 engine. Trim-level coverage includes the Civic DX (2016-2020); the EX, EX-L, LX, and Touring (2016-2021); the EX-T and LX-P (2016-2018); the Turbo (2016-2017) and Turbo Plus (2017-2020); the Coupe and SE (2018); the i-Style (2018-2021); the Sport and Sport Touring (2017-2021); and the Sport Plus (2019-2020).
Features
- Direct-fit design for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and 2017-2020 Civic Si
- Patent-pending design, Patent No. D920,382
- All-aluminum bar-and-plate core construction
- Core volume increased by 102% and fin surface area increased by 97% over the factory intercooler
- Drops outlet air temperatures by 20°F on the stock tune and up to 42°F with a performance tune
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- Compatible with stock piping
- Available in Silver or Black
- Includes 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-16SL
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Inlet Tank Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Silver (also available in Black)
- Grade Type: Performance
- Fit Type: Specific
- Inlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Outlet Fitting Gender: Male
- Weight: 19 lbs
- Engine Code: L15B7
- Chassis Codes: FC1, FC3, FK4, FK7
- CARB EO Number: D920,382
- 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)
- Includes: (1) Mishimoto Intercooler, (1) Stock Piping Adapter Kit, (1) Shrouding Kit, (1) CARB EO Sticker, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles fit the Mishimoto MMINT-CIV-16SL intercooler?
This intercooler is a specific fit for the 2016-2021 Honda Civic 1.5T and 2017-2020 Honda Civic Si with the L15B7 engine, covering chassis codes FC1, FC3, FK4, and FK7. Trim coverage includes the DX (2016-2020), EX/EX-L/LX/Touring (2016-2021), EX-T/LX-P (2016-2018), Turbo (2016-2017), Turbo Plus (2017-2020), Coupe/SE (2018), i-Style (2018-2021), Sport/Sport Touring (2017-2021), and Sport Plus (2019-2020).
What is the core construction of this intercooler?
It uses an all-aluminum bar-and-plate core, with an aluminum inlet tank, replacing the stock tube-and-fin core with plastic end tanks.
How much does this intercooler lower charged air temperatures?
It drops outlet air temperatures by 20°F over the stock intercooler on the stock tune, and by up to 42°F once a performance tune is added.
Does the Mishimoto intercooler add horsepower and torque?
On stock tuning the core is rated for gains of 3 whp and 8 ft-lbs of torque. Paired with the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Piping, it adds up to 4 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque, with the potential for 11 hp and 9 ft-lbs of torque with a performance tune.
What colors is this intercooler available in?
It is available in Silver or Black.
What is included with the intercooler?
The kit includes (1) Mishimoto Intercooler, (1) Stock Piping Adapter Kit, (1) Shrouding Kit, (1) 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.
