Description
The Mishimoto MMINT-CTR-17KSLWBK Performance Intercooler Kit is a direct-fit, bar-and-plate air-to-air intercooler engineered specifically for the turbocharged K20C1 engine found in the FK8-chassis Honda Civic Type R. Built to replace the factory tube-and-fin unit, this kit increases core volume by 169-percent and external fin surface area by 189-percent, giving the Civic Type R’s forced induction system far more capacity to reject heat under sustained boost.
As a dedicated forced induction upgrade, this intercooler is engineered to keep charge air cooler and denser as it moves through the induction system, which helps the K20C1 hold consistent performance instead of soaking heat during hard driving or hot ambient conditions. The 4.7-inch thick, bar-and-plate core improves flow characteristics while transferring heat away from the charged air more effectively than the factory design, and the switch from plastic to cast aluminum end tanks directs airflow to and from the piping more efficiently. Paired with 2.5-inch mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping and a silicone hot-side pipe, the kit is built to complement a properly tuned forced induction setup, delivering measured gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq along with a reported 50°F drop in outlet air temperatures on stock tuning.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit is a specific-fit part engineered for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R, including the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, all built on the FK8 chassis around the K20C1 engine. It is not a universal intercooler kit and is designed to bolt into the factory intercooler location on these model years only.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R
- 4.7-inch thick intercooler core optimized for maximum flow
- Intercooler volume increased by 169-percent and external fin surface area by 189-percent versus stock
- Bar-and-plate core construction for improved flow and heat transfer
- Cast aluminum end tanks replace the factory plastic end tanks
- 2.5-inch piping diameter improves flow characteristics through the induction system
- Mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side piping for increased durability
- Includes silicone hot-side pipe, silicone couplers, and high-torque worm gear clamps
- Available in silver or black intercooler with wrinkle black or wrinkle Rallye Red piping options
- Max power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, with outlet air temperatures dropped by 50°F on stock tuning
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMINT-CTR-17KSLWBK
- Product Type: Forced Induction
- Core Thickness: 4.7 in
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Color: Silver
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- 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
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Black
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- 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
- Weight: 29 lbs
- Engine Code: K20C1
- Chassis Code: FK8
- CARB EO Number: D-759-12
- Patent No. US D931,336
- Includes: (1) Intercooler, (1) Mandrel-Bent Aluminum Cold-Side Pipe, (1) Silicone Hot-Side Pipe, (2) Silicone Couplers, (6) High-Torque Worm Gear Clamps, (1) CARB EO Sticker, Mounting Hardware, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMINT-CTR-17KSLWBK intercooler kit fit?
This kit is a specific fit for the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R, including the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, all equipped with the K20C1 engine on the FK8 chassis.
How much larger is the Mishimoto core compared to the stock intercooler?
The core is 4.7 inches thick and increases overall intercooler volume by 169-percent while boosting external fin surface area by 189-percent compared to the factory tube-and-fin unit.
What performance gains can this intercooler kit provide?
Mishimoto reports max power gains of up to 10 whp and 10 wtq, along with a 50°F drop in outlet air temperatures on stock tuning.
What piping and connectors come with the intercooler kit?
The kit uses 2.5-inch diameter piping and includes a mandrel-bent aluminum cold-side pipe, a silicone hot-side pipe, two silicone couplers, and six high-torque worm gear clamps.
Is this intercooler kit CARB legal?
Yes, it is issued CARB EO Number D-759-12 and includes a CARB EO sticker in the box.
What is included in the box with the Mishimoto intercooler 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.
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.
