HKS Front Mount Intercooler Kit w/o Piping – 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R FK8

Description:

HKS Front Mount Intercooler Kit w/o Piping - 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R FK8

Upgraded Intercooler for Sustained High-Boost Performance
Upgrading to an HKS front mount intercooler addresses one of the most common limiting factors in sustained turbocharged performance -- charge air temperature. The factory intercooler is sized for stock boost levels. Once power is increased, the factory core heat-soaks under sustained use, reducing knock resistance and limiting safe boost. An HKS intercooler provides a substantially larger core for lower charge air temperatures.

Details

• Larger core volume than OEM for significantly improved charge air heat rejection
• Application-specific fitment for the target platform
• Dramatically reduces charge air temperature under sustained high-boost operation
• Allows safe boost levels and timing advance that the factory intercooler cannot support

Core Size and Piping Configuration
HKS intercoolers use a larger core than the OEM unit with construction optimized for each vehicle's front-end airflow. The larger core reduces charge air temperature more effectively under sustained high-load driving. Confirm piping compatibility with your specific setup -- piping-included and piping-not-included versions are available for some applications.

Why Choose HKS
HKS has been engineering performance automotive components since 1973, building a global reputation through motorsport involvement at the highest levels of circuit racing, rally, drag, and time attack. Their product range covers virtually every aspect of engine and chassis performance, with each product developed through in-house testing and real-world validation on the specific vehicles it is designed for. For Subaru, Toyota, and Honda performance builds, HKS offers some of the most platform-specific aftermarket engineering available.

The RallySport Take

For Civic Type R and STI builds running elevated boost, the HKS intercooler is a well-engineered solution. The intercooler upgrade is most meaningful after a tune and intake -- it is the component that allows a tune to maintain safe timing and boost under sustained load rather than pulling when temperatures climb.

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