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PRL Motorsports for Honda Civic Type R FK8 (2017-2021)
PRL Motorsports for Honda Civic Type R FL5 (2023+)
All parts for your car: Civic Type R FK8 and Civic Type R FL5
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• Intercoolers: billet bar-and-plate intercooler upgrades in raw and black finishes for FK8 and FL5, plus a tube-and-fin option for FL5, aimed at charge air heat soak on track and in hot weather.
• HVI intakes: High Volume Intake systems for FK8 and FL5, including carbon fibre and Stage 1 versions, MAF housing conversion kits, silicone intake hose kits and drop-in high flow panel filters.
• Turbo inlets: titanium turbocharger inlet pipe kits, including black thermal coated and matte carbon fibre options, plus a billet inlet pipe heat sink for FL5. These pair with the PRL HVI intake.
• Charge pipes: intercooler charge pipe upgrade kits that replace the factory rubber cold-side pipes with larger diameter pipework and silicone couplers.
• Exhaust: 3" front pipe for FL5 to increase exhaust flow in the factory location.
• Chassis and engine: billet and standard rear engine mount upgrades, subframe reinforcement collar kit, "Throwback" rear strut bar, stainless steel braided clutch line and baffled coolant expansion tank.
• Fuel: WiFi flex fuel ethanol content analyser kit for FK8.

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FK8 (2017-2021) and FL5 (2023+) Civic Type R use different intercooler dimensions, intake ducting and mounting hardware, so confirm your chassis code before ordering. Some parts, such as the baffled coolant expansion tank, are listed as suiting both FK8 and FL5, while the rear engine mount upgrade covers FK8 Type R and the 1.5T Civic (FC).

The HVI intake ships with a choice of MAF housing, and the choice matters. The Street MAF works with the factory ECU map and needs no tune. The Race MAF requires a tune or recalibration on a platform such as Hondata FlashPro or KTuner; running it untuned means the ECU reads incorrect airflow, causing poor drivability and fault codes. A MAF housing conversion kit is available for FK8 if you change your mind later.

The titanium turbocharger inlet pipe kit pairs only with the PRL HVI intake and is not compatible with the factory airbox. The FL5 already uses a larger factory intercooler and revised cooling package than the FK8, so the PRL intercooler upgrade is aimed primarily at holding charge air temperatures down through repeated hard use rather than delivering a large jump on a standard car.

Most PRL components are direct factory-location fits with no cutting or trimming, and are compatible with right-hand drive Australian-delivered cars. Installation by a professional is recommended, particularly for turbocharger inlets, charge pipes, front pipes and engine mounts.

Plan for the supporting items before you start: silicone intake hose kits and couplers where specified, a replacement or drop-in panel air filter, and a tune on Hondata FlashPro or KTuner if you select the Race MAF housing. The 3" front pipe changes the factory exhaust. For off-road or motorsport use. Check your state's noise and emissions rules before fitting to a registered car.

Where can I buy PRL Motorsports parts in Australia?
Chicane Australia sells PRL Motorsports parts for the Honda Civic Type R FK8 and FL5 and ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast. Lead times show on each listing. Shop by vehicle above, search by PRL part number, or contact our team with your chassis code and tuning plans before choosing an HVI MAF housing.

Does PRL make different parts for FK8 and FL5?
Yes. The two chassis use different intercooler dimensions, intake ducting and some mounting hardware, so always order for your specific model.

Do I need a tune for the HVI intake?
Only if you choose the Race MAF housing, which requires a tune or recalibration on a platform such as Hondata FlashPro or KTuner. The Street MAF is designed to work with the factory ECU map with no tune required.

Does the titanium turbo inlet work with the factory airbox?
No. The titanium turbocharger inlet pipe kit is designed to pair with the PRL High Volume Intake system and is not compatible with the factory airbox.

Is the PRL intercooler worthwhile on an FL5?
The FL5 already runs a larger factory intercooler than the FK8, so don't expect a dramatic power jump on a standard car. The PRL unit offers a larger core with more resistance to heat soak, so power holds up better through repeated hot laps or back-to-back pulls.