No matter which car you own, excessive heat is something you want to avoid at all costs. When it comes to turbocharged engines, it is the intercooler’s duty to reduce the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the engine. Without an intercooler, air temperatures would skyrocket and result in more hot air that is more prone to pre-detonation. Unfortunately, many OEM intercoolers are small in size and do not always perform optimally. And in the case of the Honda Civic 1.5T, if you retain the stock intercooler, your engine will be more susceptible to heat soak. The solution is quite simple though: upgrade the intercooler system. In fact, the addition of a larger or upgraded aftermarket intercooler is also one of the safest ways to increase power in a turbo engine setup. One of the best and most trusted names out there, especially for the JDM market, is PRL Motorsports.
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PRL Motorsports just announced the availability of its intercooler upgrade for the 2022+ Honda Civic 1.5T. As aforementioned, retaining the factory intercooler can result in heat soak which consequently results in major power loss and the risk of detonation. These issues become even more prevalent in high-spirited driving scenarios and/or increased power outputs. The PRL Motorsports intercooler upgrade for the Honda Civic decreases charge air temperatures while increasing potential airflow with its dense 550-plus horsepower rated 21.6×4.5×5.9” bar-and-plate core and machined billet aluminum end tank. This upgrade does not require any ECU calibration and utilizes all of the Civic’s factory mounting spots for a seamless installation process.
Performance Gains:
- Drastically reduced charge air temperatures
- Testing showed up to a decrease of 108 degrees (F) compared to the factory intercooler
- Increased efficiency & consistency in power delivery
- Testing showed up to a 40% increase in cooling efficiency compared to the factory intercooler
- Testing showed up to 9 horsepower gains on a stock vehicle
- Increased engine safety
Kit Includes:
- (1) Intercooler Assembly w/ Billet End Tanks
- (2) Mounting Brackets w/ Stainless Hardware
- (2) Billet Aluminum Factory Charge Pipe Adapters
- (1) Cardboard Stencil w/ “PRL” Logo
- (2) PRL Factory Style Replacement O-Rings
Important Notes:
- No ECU Calibration Required
- Fits Factory Charge Piping
- Pair with PRL Charpe Pipe Upgrade Kit for Optimal Performance
Finish Options: Raw Aluminum or Black
Fitment:
- Fits all 2022+ Honda Civic 1.5T
- Fits all variant models including Si, CVT, 6MT, RHD, International Models, etc.
The 11th-generation Honda Civic Intercooler Upgrade from PRL is back in stock, just in time for the warm weather! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.
