FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread

[jtlctr]

Need to know if new MDR T&F introduces turbo lag on stock (non-tuned) FL5s.

I’m curious about this too. I imagine the greater the volume of the intercooler, the more lag?

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[Clark_Kent]

Need to know if new MDR T&F introduces turbo lag on stock (non-tuned) FL5s.

I’m curious about this too. I imagine the greater the volume of the intercooler, the more lag?

This is generally correct. I would caution "taking someone's word for it" without evidence. You will want to see the logs and perform analysis of the boost ramp relative to throttle angle, RPM, and gear.

 

[PG62FL5]

Yeah, imma wait a while and see feedbacks from people that gets it. And true, without data, its all about the feeling.

 

[SBX Performance]

good points guys....have to wait and see hopefully somebody with a stock car can do this. My car is too far gone to test that out lol

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

good points guys....have to wait and see hopefully somebody with a stock car can do this. My car is too far gone to test that out lol

... Mine is still stock, on the inside. No intake, exhaust, ECU, or engine upgrades yet.

 

[Cynabal]

I'm in the market for an IC and noticed this one by Mishimoto but not heard much talk about it?

https://www.mishimoto.com/performance-intercooler-kit-silver-red-fits-honda-civic-type-r-2023.html

 

[AspecR]

I'm in the market for an IC and noticed this one by Mishimoto but not heard much talk about it?

https://www.mishimoto.com/performance-intercooler-kit-silver-red-fits-honda-civic-type-r-2023.html

Mishimoto is a great option, they're FK8 intercooler was one of the best available. The included charge pipes are also good to have. It represents one of the best values on the market for the FL5 at the moment.

 

[PainIs4ThaWeak]

Anyone else notice PWR now has a Tube and Fin IC listed on their website?

 

[siwelnosaj]

Anyone else notice PWR now has a Tube and Fin IC listed on their website?

I have it for testing

 

[Nikw91]

I have it for testing

It looks like a beautiful intercooler! Same thickness as their bar and plate?

 

[siwelnosaj]

It looks like a beautiful intercooler! Same thickness as their bar and plate?

It's larger. Built to handle more boost

 

[Cueyo]

Have there been updates on that micro tube intercooler? I feel like it popped up, made a ruckus and I haven't heard it many people running it since. Did we ever get more testing?

 

[siwelnosaj]

Have there been updates on that micro tube intercooler? I feel like it popped up, made a ruckus and I haven't heard it many people running it since. Did we ever get more testing?

People have run it and it's gone well. Continued strong results on track. I have a few customers in Puerto Rico and it's doing very well in the heat. I have a couple in stock and ready to ship.

In fact the new PWR unit was birthed as a result of the microtube and since I have a good working relationship with them (they build my radiators and I use their cores in my oil cooler kits) I agreed to test on track against the microtube.

It'll be interesting to see how they stack up. I will likely be able to test at Sonoma in 5ish weeks.

BTW, if anyone wants I can take preorders on the PWR unit. The downside right now is there's an approx 12 week lead time.

 

[Cueyo]

People have run it and it's gone well. Continued strong results on track. I have a few customers in Puerto Rico and it's doing very well in the heat. I have a couple in stock and ready to ship.

In fact the new PWR unit was birthed as a result of the microtube and since I have a good working relationship with them (they build my radiators and I use their cores in my oil cooler kits) I agreed to test on track against the microtube.

It'll be interesting to see how they stack up. I will likely be able to test at Sonoma in 5ish weeks.

BTW, if anyone wants I can take preorders on the PWR unit. The downside right now is there's an approx 12 week lead time.

Will there be a WOT variation of the new PWR intercooler? Also think it'd be cool if there was a WOT variation of the micro tubule one

 

[Websitesdown]

So $1850 with tax probably. That thing better come with a happy ending and no introduced turbo lag and all the fittings and hoses and no modifications needed.

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