What vehicles does the PRL Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fit?

The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8) with the 2.0L turbo I4 K20C1 engine, including all variant models such as RHD and international models. It fits directly into the factory mounting locations and is compatible with all standard air ducts and shrouds.

How much does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 lower charge air temperatures?

PRL reports a 50+°F drop in post charge air temperature at peak and an average 32°F drop. By simply bolting on, the intercooler also adds 3 horsepower and 11 ft/lb of torque, with major mid-range power gains and increased turbocharger spool.

Why does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 help with heat soak?

The factory intercooler on the turbo Civic is widely known for heat soak, which raises charge air and cylinder temperatures and increases the risk of detonation and power loss. The PRL core boosts surface area by 85% and internal flow by 83%, lowering charge air temperatures and supporting over 550 horsepower.

Can I use the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 with the factory charge pipes?

Yes. The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits factory charge piping. For the best performance, pair it with the PRL Motorsports Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit for FK8 Honda Civic Type R.

What finishes does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 come in?

The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 is available in a raw aluminum finish or powder-coated black. Both options are the same PRL intercooler with billet machined aluminum end tanks for maximum efficiency and a sleek appearance.

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PRL Motorsports Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 Honda Civic Type R

PRL Motorsports’ Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 Honda Civic Type R addresses the heat-soak the turbo Civic is widely known for with its factory intercooler. That heat leads to an increased risk of detonation and substantial power loss from elevated charge air and cylinder temperatures, and it becomes more acute during spirited driving or with higher power outputs. The upgrade lowers charge air temperatures and enhances airflow potential with a compact yet powerful bar-and-plate core designed to support over 550 horsepower, paired with billet machined aluminum end tanks for maximum efficiency and a sleek appearance. The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits directly into the factory mounting locations and is compatible with all standard air ducts and shrouds. Consistent with most PRL products, installation requires no cutting, fitting, or trimming.

Features

Major mid-range power gains from the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8
Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 available in raw aluminum finish or powder-coated black
Increased efficiency and consistency in power delivery
Increased engine safety
Increased turbocharger spool
50+°F drop in post charge air temperature at peak
Average 32°F drop in post charge air temperature
3 horsepower and 11 ft/lb torque gains by simply bolting on
Easy installation of the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8, with installation instructions from PRL

Specifications

Core construction: Bar-and-plate
Core dimensions: 26.5in x 3.5in x 7.25in
Surface area increase: 85%
Internal flow increase: 83%
End tanks: Billet machined aluminum
Intercooler torque spec: 18 ft/lb

What’s Included

Intercooler assembly (1)
Cardboard stencil with PRL logo (1)
Cardboard stencil with R PRL logo (1)
Buna o-ring (2)

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | 2.0L turbo I4 K20C1

Notes

No ECU calibration required for the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8
Current design retains factory intercooler hardware
The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits all variant models including RHD and international models
The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits factory charge piping or pairs with the PRL Motorsports Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit for the best performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does the PRL Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fit? The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8) with the 2.0L turbo I4 K20C1 engine, including all variant models such as RHD and international models. It fits directly into the factory mounting locations and is compatible with all standard air ducts and shrouds.
Does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 require a tune or any cutting to install? No. No ECU calibration is required, and installation needs no cutting, fitting, or trimming. The intercooler fits directly into the factory mounting locations using its billet machined end tanks and retains the factory intercooler hardware. The torque spec is 18 ft/lb.
How much does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 lower charge air temperatures? PRL reports a 50+°F drop in post charge air temperature at peak and an average 32°F drop. By simply bolting on, the intercooler also adds 3 horsepower and 11 ft/lb of torque, with major mid-range power gains and increased turbocharger spool.
Why does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 help with heat soak? The factory intercooler on the turbo Civic is widely known for heat soak, which raises charge air and cylinder temperatures and increases the risk of detonation and power loss. The PRL core boosts surface area by 85% and internal flow by 83%, lowering charge air temperatures and supporting over 550 horsepower.
Can I use the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 with the factory charge pipes? Yes. The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 fits factory charge piping. For the best performance, pair it with the PRL Motorsports Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit for FK8 Honda Civic Type R.
What finishes does the Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 come in? The Billet Intercooler Upgrade for FK8 is available in a raw aluminum finish or powder-coated black. Both options are the same PRL intercooler with billet machined aluminum end tanks for maximum efficiency and a sleek appearance.

About PRL Motorsports

PRL Motorsports started in 2007 as PRL Racing, a small group of enthusiasts outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, united by a single goal: faster lap times. What began trackside quickly earned a reputation for engineering excellence, producing race cars capable of 9-second quarter-mile passes as early as 2007 and 6-second times by 2009. By 2011, the operation had grown into PRL Motorsports, expanding from trackside tuning into full-scale product development and fabrication across Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru platforms. In 2018, PRL Motorsports made a deliberate shift to focus entirely on manufacturing, concentrating their resources on engineering and producing performance components rather than installation and tuning services. Today, PRL Motorsports operates from a 25,000 sq/ft facility in Export, Pennsylvania, staffed by over 25 professionals and equipped with CNC machining departments, automated cutting stations, dual-spindle lathes, 5-axis milling centers, and robotic loading systems running 24-hour production capacity. Their catalog covers intercooler systems, intake systems, turbocharger systems, exhaust components, and throttle body and intake manifold adapters, many of which carry CARB compliance and SEMA Garage certification. From a 9-second S13 to tuning the first 10th-generation Civic into the 10-second range in 2019, PRL Motorsports has built its reputation on one principle: never settle, always push for the best possible outcome.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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