Description
The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit (MMINT-CTR-17KBKWBK) is a direct-fit, black bar-and-plate intercooler and piping upgrade engineered specifically for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R. Where the factory tube-and-fin core on the FK8 soaks up heat under hard driving or hot weather, this Mishimoto core more than doubles the stock dimensions, delivering a 169-percent increase in overall volume and a 189-percent jump in external fin surface area for serious heat rejection.
This kit represents a complete overhaul of the Civic Type R’s forced induction system, not just the core. Mishimoto moved to a bar-and-plate core construction for improved flow characteristics and better heat transfer out of the charged air, replaced the factory plastic end tanks with cast aluminum end tanks for more efficient airflow direction, and swapped the restrictive factory piping for 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe and silicone hot-side pipe. The result is an induction system built to keep pace with the K20C1 engine’s turbocharged output, whether you’re lapping a track day or commuting through a sweltering summer afternoon. As a performance induction upgrade, it is rated for max power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq and can drop outlet air temperatures by 50F on stock tuning, all while maintaining an optimal core design for cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto Performance 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 designed as a universal forced induction turbo kit and is built exclusively around the K20C1 platform found in these model years.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R
- 4.7-inch thick intercooler core design optimized for maximum flow
- Bar-and-plate core construction increases volume by 169% and external fin surface area by 189%
- Cast aluminum end tanks direct airflow more effectively than the factory plastic tanks
- 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping and silicone hot-side piping for increased durability
- Silicone couplers with six high-torque worm gear clamps included
- Max power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, with outlet air temperatures dropping by 50F on stock tuning
- Available with black intercooler and black piping (as configured in this kit)
- Includes CARB EO sticker (EO Number D-759-12) and mounting hardware
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-CTR-17KBKWBK
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Black
- Core Thickness: 4.7 in
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- 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
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Grade Type: Performance
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Engine Codes: K20C1
- Chassis Codes: FK8
- Weight: 29 lbs
- CARB EO Number: D-759-12
- Kit Includes: Intercooler, mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe, silicone hot-side pipe, two silicone couplers, six 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, including the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition, equipped with the K20C1 engine (chassis code FK8).
How much bigger is this core than the factory intercooler?
The core increases overall volume by 169-percent and external fin surface area by 189-percent compared to stock, with a 4.7-inch thick core design.
What piping diameter does the kit use?
The kit uses 2.5-inch inlet and outlet diameters, with 2.5-inch hot-side and cold-side pipe inside diameters, built from mandrel-bent aluminum on the cold side and silicone on the hot side.
What performance gains can I expect?
Mishimoto states max power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, along with outlet air temperature reductions of up to 50F on stock tuning.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes one intercooler, one mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe, one silicone hot-side pipe, two silicone couplers, six high-torque worm gear clamps, a CARB EO sticker, mounting hardware, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
Does this kit include a CARB EO number?
Yes, the kit includes a CARB EO sticker with EO Number D-759-12.
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.
