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PRL Motorsports Billet Intercooler Upgrade Kit for Honda Civic 2016-2021, Aluminum
$699.99

PRL Motorsports Billet Intercooler Upgrade Kit - Part Number: PRL-HCR-IC

If you're looking to optimize the performance of your Honda Civic Type-R FK8 (2017-2021), the PRL Motorsports Billet Intercooler Upgrade Kit is an essential upgrade. Known for its susceptibility to heat-soak, the factory intercooler can hinder your turbocharged engine's performance. With our intercooler, you can say goodbye to excessive heat and hello to enhanced performance.

Key Features:

  • Dense bar-and-plate core measuring 26.5 x 3.5 x 7.25", rated for over 550 horsepower.
  • Increased surface area by 85% and internal flow by 83% for optimal cooling and airflow.
  • Billet machined aluminum end tanks designed for maximum efficiency and a clean look.
  • Utilizes factory mounting points and retains all factory air ducts and shrouds—no cutting or trimming required.

Performance Benefits:

  • Improved turbocharger spool for quicker acceleration.
  • Gain an impressive 3 horsepower and 11 ft/lb of torque with a simple bolt-on installation.
  • Significant mid-range power improvements.
  • Experience up to a 50+°F drop in post charge air temperature at peak, with an average drop of 32°F.
  • Enhanced efficiency and consistency in power delivery, leading to increased engine safety.

Customer Feedback:

"After installing the PRL intercooler, I noticed a huge difference in how my Civic performs. The drop in temperatures is real, and I can feel the power increase during spirited drives!" - Mike, Civic Type-R Owner

"Installation was straightforward, and the fitment was perfect with no modifications needed. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade!" - Sarah, Performance Enthusiast

Fitment:

  • Honda Civic Type-R FK8 (2017-2021)

Additional Notes:

  • Compatible with all variant models, including RHD and international versions.
  • Works with factory charge piping or can be paired with the PRL Motorsports Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit for optimal performance.
  • 50 State Legal CARB Approved: EO D-878.
  • No ECU calibration is required.
  • Retains factory intercooler bolts and hardware for easy installation.
  • Torque specification for installation: 18 ft/lb.

Upgrade your Honda Civic Type-R with the PRL Motorsports Billet Intercooler Upgrade Kit and experience the difference in performance and reliability. Your engine will thank you!

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Who is PRL?

PRL Motorsport is a company established in 2007. Their goal is to provide quality aftermarket parts for enthusiasts who are into speed. The company is composed of a team that has fabricating experience going back to the 90s and early 2000s. Today, the company has created quite a reputation in building fast vehicles specializing in Japanese import platforms such as Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

Creating Parts to Make Your Cars Faster 

The company focuses on parts that would make the vehicle fast. They turn the usual grocery getter to something that could be at par or even outperform some high performance built cars. They offer a variety of components such as turbochargers, intake systems, intercoolers, exhaust parts, throttle bodies, intake manifolds, and other upgrade parts.

High Tech Machineries

With the advancement in technology, designing parts today has become more precise and accurate. PRL has taken advantage of this and uses 3D CAD Design and CNC machines to create products that are a perfect fit. Their motto for creating innovative designs has helped them create pieces that are different compared to the traditional design.  

Purchase PRL Products at Vivid Racing

It is built by racers for racers. This is how we could describe PRL. They have been making parts for years and is always on the edge in pushing the boundaries when it comes to designing their products. If they could get 1 hp by just slightly changing the design, PRL would definitely do it. 

If you are the kind of enthusiast who wants to go faster, then PRL is the brand for you. Visit Vivid Racing and check out the list of PRL products that would fit your specific requirements. 






PRL Motorsports branded products (excludes other manufacturers' components that may be part of a product's assembly such as a turbocharger or blow-off valve) are warranted to the original owner against manufacturing defects in materials and craftsmanship for the lifetime of the product.

If a PRL Motorsports branded product is covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect we will repair or replace the product, without charge, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified materials and workmanship are covered by this policy. This warranty does NOT cover inconsistencies due to the manufacturing process, damage caused by accident, improper care/installation, negligence, normal wear-and-tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and/or materials over extended time and use. Damage not covered under warranty may be considered for repair for a reasonable rate or a reduced price for a replacement piece (a fee will be charged for return shipping).

Please note all PRL Motorsports products are designed for off road use only. It is up to the user and/or installer to determine fitness for any other application. Manufacturer can't control the severity of off road terrain, your driving habits, quality of your installation and offers no warranty as to fitness or performance for a particular application. Many of our products require fabrication skills to install and should only be installed by a qualified fabricator or mechanic. All PRL Motorsports products carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty. however only products that have abnormal defects or workmanship can be returned. Parts that have been abused, incorrectly installed, modified, or damaged cannot be returned. Please contact us before returning any parts. No claims will be accepted on parts that have been modified in any way. Warranty is limited to replacement or repair of defective parts only and does not cover labor or shipping costs, vehicle down time or any other losses on your behalf.

The PRL Motorsports Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, regardless of the age of product, but it does NOT cover normal wear and tear. Wear and tear is damage that naturally and inevitably occurs as a result of normal use. Regardless of how carefully you use or how well you care for your PRL Motorsports product, it will eventually begin to show age and wear. Common examples of wear and tear that would not be covered under the Limited Lifetime Warranty include abrasions, scratches, color changing from heat in exhaust components and so on. Less common examples include flex-section wear over an extended period of time.
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