Does the Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 fit the FK8 as well?

Yes. HKS registers this one part number against both the FL5 with the K20C engine and the FK8 with the K20C1, so owners of either generation order the same cover. The mounting points are shared between the two cars, which is why a single moulding works for both.

Is it real carbon fibre or a wrap?

It is a moulded carbon fibre part with Kevlar worked into the weave, not a vinyl wrap over the factory plastic cover. The twill pattern is the weave of the cloth itself, which is why it has visible depth, and the red comes from Kevlar strands rather than a printed layer.

Does it need any modification to fit?

No. The Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 is a direct replacement for the factory cover and uses the same mounting locations. HKS supplies the bolts, and the job is the same as removing and refitting the original part. Nothing on the car is drilled, trimmed or relocated.

Why does the weave matter?

HKS matched it to the weave on its own intake so the two parts read as a set. Carbon parts from different makers often use different cloth and different resin finishes, and the mismatch is obvious once the bonnet is up. Matching the weave is what makes a bay look built rather than accumulated.

Does it affect engine temperatures?

No. It replaces a cosmetic cover that sits above the cylinder head and does not form part of any cooling or intake path. Airflow around the engine is unchanged, so it is purely a visual and material upgrade rather than a functional one.

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HKS Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 / FK8 Honda Civic Type R

HKS’s Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 and FK8 Honda Civic Type R is a straight swap for the factory cover, and it is the one dress-up part that changes how the whole bay reads. The finish is twill carbon with red Kevlar worked through it, which picks up the Type R badge colour without shouting, and HKS matched the weave to its own intake so the two parts look like they were made together rather than bought separately. The centre section is shaped to echo an inline-four, so the cover suggests the engine underneath instead of hiding it. It fits with the supplied bolts in the factory locations.

Design and Performance

HKS built the Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 around a single idea, that the engine bay of a Type R should look like it was assembled with intent. The twill weave gives the surface depth that a plain carbon panel does not, the red Kevlar strands read as an accent rather than a stripe, and the moulded centre section resembles the four cylinders it sits above. Because the weave is matched to the HKS intake, a car running both parts gets a bay that reads as one build. Fitting uses the factory mounting points and the bolts HKS supplies, exactly as the original cover does.

Features

Twill carbon fibre with red Kevlar, chosen to match the Type R badge colour
Carbon weave matched to the HKS intake for a consistent engine bay
Centre section moulded to resemble an inline-four engine
Direct replacement for the factory engine cover, no modification needed
Installs with the supplied bolts in the factory locations
The Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 weighs 1.42kg and fits both the FL5 and the FK8

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | K20C1
Honda Civic Type R: FL5 | 2023-present | K20C

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One part number covers both generations, so an FK8 owner and an FL5 owner order the same cover
HKS also makes a matching carbon fuse box cover for these cars (part number 70026-AH014), which Bulletproof Automotive does not currently stock
For the FK8, pairs with the HKS Black S-Type Oil Cooler Kit for FK8 Honda Civic Type R 15004-AH104
Browse the full HKS range on Bulletproof Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 fit the FK8 as well? Yes. HKS registers this one part number against both the FL5 with the K20C engine and the FK8 with the K20C1, so owners of either generation order the same cover. The mounting points are shared between the two cars, which is why a single moulding works for both.
Is it real carbon fibre or a wrap? It is a moulded carbon fibre part with Kevlar worked into the weave, not a vinyl wrap over the factory plastic cover. The twill pattern is the weave of the cloth itself, which is why it has visible depth, and the red comes from Kevlar strands rather than a printed layer.
Does it need any modification to fit? No. The Carbon Engine Cover for FL5 is a direct replacement for the factory cover and uses the same mounting locations. HKS supplies the bolts, and the job is the same as removing and refitting the original part. Nothing on the car is drilled, trimmed or relocated.
Why does the weave matter? HKS matched it to the weave on its own intake so the two parts read as a set. Carbon parts from different makers often use different cloth and different resin finishes, and the mismatch is obvious once the bonnet is up. Matching the weave is what makes a bay look built rather than accumulated.
Does it affect engine temperatures? No. It replaces a cosmetic cover that sits above the cylinder head and does not form part of any cooling or intake path. Airflow around the engine is unchanged, so it is purely a visual and material upgrade rather than a functional one.

About HKS

HKS is a Japanese performance engineering brand founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, with a long-standing reputation for developing high-quality aftermarket parts and motorsport-proven technology for enthusiast and professional applications. Known for innovations in turbocharging and engine performance, HKS produces a broad range of components including exhaust systems, turbo kits, electronics / engine management, and suspension solutions, with product development heavily influenced by decades of involvement in racing disciplines such as circuit time attack, drag, and drifting.

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