{"product_id":"prl-motorsports-front-mount-intercooler-22-26-civic-si-integra-15t","title":"PRL Front Mount Intercooler for 22-26 Civic Si\/Integra 1.5T","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e108°F Cooler Charge Air Temps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 550+ HP, Tested Past 600 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEMA Certified, Legal In 49 States \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Bolt-On, No Tune Required \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRL Motorsports Front Mount Intercooler - 2022+ Civic Si \u0026amp; Integra 1.5T\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.5T heat soaks, and everyone who drives one hard finds out. Once the factory intercooler saturates, charge air temperatures climb, the ECU pulls timing to protect against detonation, and power fades pull after pull. This PRL bar-and-plate unit rated to 550+ horsepower dropped charge temps by up to 108°F against the factory intercooler in PRL's own testing, mounts in the factory location with no cutting, and it's legal in 49 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Number That Matters: 108°F Cooler\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't estimated, it's what PRL measured against the factory intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp to a \u003cstrong\u003e108°F drop in charge air temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to \u003cstrong\u003e40% more cooling efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e, and up to \u003cstrong\u003e9 horsepower on an otherwise stock car\u003c\/strong\u003e, purely from replacing the intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat temperature drop is the whole point. Cooler charge air means denser air, less risk of detonation, and an ECU that isn't pulling timing to protect the engine. The peak horsepower figure understates it, since the real benefit is that the fourth pull matches the first rather than fading as the factory unit saturates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Heat Soak Costs You\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe failure is gradual, which is why it's easy to underestimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intercooler that can't shed heat fast enough lets intake temperatures climb. Higher charge air temperature means higher cylinder temperature, which raises detonation risk, so the ECU pulls timing. Pulled timing means lost power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice you get full power on the first pull and noticeably less by the third or fourth. It's worse with spirited driving and considerably worse once you've added power, since you're pushing more air through a core sized for factory output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA larger, denser core keeps charge temperatures down through repeated pulls, which is what keeps power consistent instead of tapering off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRated 550+, Tested Past 600\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is a dense bar-and-plate design measuring 26 x 4.5 x 5.9\", rated to 550+ horsepower. PRL notes they've pushed it past 600 in their own testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBar-and-plate construction is more durable and more efficient at transferring heat than the tube-and-fin design in most factory intercoolers. That's where the 40% efficiency gain comes from, and it's why this holds up to serious power rather than becoming the limitation as you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachined billet aluminum end tanks handle the flow and mount to the factory location, embossed for a clean finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLegal In 49 States\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth calling out, because it's rare on an intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis carries a SEMA emissions certification, number SC-APG01-0054, which makes it legal for sale and use on emissions-controlled vehicles in 49 states when used per the manufacturer's application guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost performance intercoolers can't make that claim. If your Civic or Integra faces inspection somewhere outside California, this passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePolished Or Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes, purely a look since the core sits behind the front bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional intercooler appearance, bright and obvious that something's been done behind the grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e disappears into the bumper opening, keeping the car looking stock from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cool identically. Pick whichever suits how much you want the intercooler seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTrue Bolt-On, No Tune\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo cutting or trimming. It uses the factory mounting points, and the kit includes billet aluminum adapters that let it connect to your factory charge piping directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo ECU calibration is required, since a better intercooler improves what the engine already does rather than changing how it's metered. Everything needed for the install is in the box, including brackets, stainless hardware, and replacement O-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePair It With The Charge Pipes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the charge path gets fully sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis works with factory charge piping via the included adapters, but it pairs best with PRL's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-intercooler-charge-pipe-kit-civic-integra-15t?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ed074b052\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_fid=d9441d367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003echarge pipe upgrade kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The factory cold side pipe is only 1.25\", which is a restriction sitting right after the intercooler. Running both means the cooled air you just created isn't choked on its way to the throttle body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intercooler is the bigger single improvement. The charge pipes finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntercooler assembly with billet end tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(2) Mounting brackets with stainless hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(2) Billet aluminum factory charge pipe adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(1) Cardboard stencil with PRL logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(2) PRL factory-style replacement O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2022-2026 Honda Civic 1.5T\u003cbr\u003e2023-2026 Acura Integra 1.5T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll variants including Si, CVT, 6-speed manual, right-hand drive, and international models. Polished (HC11-IC) or black (HC11-IC-BLK). SEMA certified, legal in 49 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Should Grab This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the owner who's added boost or noticed the car going flat after a few hard pulls, and for anyone building the car who wants the charge cooling sorted early. A 108°F temperature drop, a core rated past what most people will ever make, a genuine bolt-on with factory charge pipe adapters, and emissions certification that keeps it legal. Bolt it on and get power that holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022-2026 Honda Civic 1.5T and 2023-2026 Acura Integra 1.5T, all variants. \u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e HC11-IC (polished), HC11-IC-BLK (black). \u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 x 4.5 x 5.9\" bar-and-plate, rated 550+ horsepower. \u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 108°F cooler charge air, 40% more cooling efficiency, 9 hp on a stock car. \u003cstrong\u003eEnd tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e machined billet aluminum. \u003cstrong\u003eEmissions:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEMA certified SC-APG01-0054, legal in 49 states. \u003cstrong\u003eInstall:\u003c\/strong\u003e factory mounting points, includes charge pipe adapters, no cutting. \u003cstrong\u003eTuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e no ECU calibration required. \u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-intercooler-charge-pipe-kit-civic-integra-15t?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ed074b052\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_fid=d9441d367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003echarge pipe upgrade kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2023-2026 Acura Integra Base\/ASpec\u003cbr\u003e2022-2026 Honda Civic Si\/Sport\/EX\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"PRL Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Polished","offer_id":50395647967266,"sku":"PRL-HC11-IC","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":50395648000034,"sku":"PRL-HC11-IC-BLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/prl-front-mount-intercooler-fo_c2pc.jpg?v=1790017167","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-front-mount-intercooler-22-26-civic-si-integra-15t","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}