Description
HKS Intercooler Core
Product Overview: HKS Intercooler Core is a charge-air cooling component intended to manage intake-air temperature on forced-induction applications. This listing is structured around the exact HKS product/SKU so shoppers can match the component to the intended vehicle or build without relying on a generic product-family description.
Vehicle Application: 2023-2026 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
Driver Benefit: Improved charge-air cooling helps control heat soak and supports more repeatable engine performance during sustained boost, repeated pulls, and track use.
Recommended Use: Best suited to turbocharged or supercharged street/track builds where thermal consistency is important.
Technical & Fitment Notes
- Verify compatibility with the vehicle's existing intake, charge piping, engine management, and other forced-induction hardware.
- Power results depend on the complete combination and calibration; no specific power gain should be assumed from the component alone.
- Original catalog note: NOTE: Intercooler core only. Does not include piping kit. Reuses OEM piping. To install the intercooler ASSY, it is necessary to modify the air guide inside the bumper and relocate the outside air temperature sensor. No modification of the reinforcement is required. Features Intercooler Core: - A huge 22.4% increase in core's area leads to immense improvement in cooling. - The OEM core does not provide sufficient cooling capacity when boosting up, with increased core capacity it will be compatible with everything from boosting up to turbo upgrade. - The core is designed to be also installed with OEM piping. Included: - Intercooler Core - Masking Sheet for Logo Spray Core Size Comparison vs OEM: - Core Size: 695 x 178 x 100 (OEM 639 x 158 x 64) - Core Specs: 10 Fins, 9 Tubes (OEM 11 Fins, 10 Tubes) - Tank: Aluminum Cast (OEM Resin) - Power: 245 kW (333 PS / 6500 rpm (OEM 243 kW (331 PS /
Fitment and specifications can vary by HKS part number, model year, trim, transmission, drivetrain, and market. Confirm the SKU and application before ordering, particularly on modified vehicles.