PRL Motorsports Tube and Fin Intercooler Upgrade
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PRL Motorsports Tube and Fin Intercooler Upgrade - Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
PRL's tube and fin intercooler is built for FL5 owners who want steady charge temperatures over long track sessions with as little weight as possible. Its CSF core uses thin-walled oval tubes with internal fins, so heat leaves the charge air faster than through a thicker bar-and-plate core. The complete assembly weighs 6.5 kg, about 35% less than PRL's bar-and-plate intercooler.
Two finishes are available. The standard version is uncoated, while the black version adds a thermal dispersant coating that spreads heat more evenly across the core so more of it sheds heat, and adds corrosion protection.
Note: Suits the FL5 Civic Type R. PRL rates the tube and fin core at about 75% of the durability of its bar-and-plate core, as it's built for light weight and cooling efficiency. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- CSF tube and fin core, 184 x 108 x 716mm (7.25 x 4.25 x 28.2")
- 6.5 kg complete, 35% lighter than PRL's bar-and-plate intercooler
- CNC-machined 6061 aluminium end tanks, lightened to 0.48 kg
- OEM-style O-ring grooves without the factory assembly-tab groove that can blow out at higher boost
- Designed for high heat transfer and low pressure drop
- Rubber edge guard seals the bumper to the intercooler
Pairs Well With
- PRL Motorsports Intercooler Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit - Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
- PRL Motorsports Titanium Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Kit - Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
- PRL Motorsports High Volume Intake System - Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
- PRL Motorsports 3" Front Pipe - Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
- Radium Engineering Fluid Lock Dual Catch Can Kit - Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5)
Need help confirming fitment? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Civic Type R | FL5 | 2023–2025 | K20C1 2.0T |
Product
- Brand
- PRL Motorsports
- Core size
- 184 x 108 x 716mm (7.25 x 4.25 x 28.2")
- Finish
- Uncoated or black thermal dispersant coating
- Part number(s)
- PRL.1016.1.0, PRL.1016.1.BLK
Details
- Core
- CSF tube and fin
- Assembly weight
- 6.5 kg (14.4 lb)
- End tanks
- CNC-machined 6061 aluminium extrusion, 0.48 kg (1.05 lb)
- Sealing
- OEM-style O-ring grooves, custom EPDM O-rings
- Fasteners
- M8 socket-head cap screws
Contents
- PRL tube and fin intercooler assembly
- (2) Custom EPDM O-rings
- Rubber edge guard (bumper to intercooler seal)
- (4) M8 socket-head cap screws

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