The Honda Civic Type R with K20Ci Turbo engine achieves 320 hp with 2.0 with boost pressure exceeding 150 kpa. The engine intake temperature rises to nearly 90 degrees celcius, showing the stock intercooler cooling capacity is insufficient.
The HKS intercooler uses a larger size intercooler core to maintain cooling performance. the newly designed 100 mm wide core allows approximately 200% more surface area when compared to stock.
The stock intercooler piping layout has a sharp bent stopping the intake air flowing smoothly and causes boost pressure drop. The HKS intercooler integrates the inlet tank of the intercooler and pipe to allow smoother air flow and reduced air intake losses.
HKS Core Size: 695 mm x 178mm x 100mm
Stock Core Size: 680 mm x 143 mm x 64 mm
The 13001-AH004 Intercooler kit includes 13002-AH001 piping kit. Replacing the stock rubber intercooler inlet and outlet hoses with aluminium piping eliminates pipe expansion that can be associated with the stock factory piping, allowing greater boost levels to be run and improving throttle response. The factory rubber hoses are replaced with aluminium pipes and silicone hoses and secured with reinforced hose bands.
If you are using stock intercooler piping or you want to just buy the intercooler core, please select 13001-AH005.