{"product_id":"prl-motorsports-tube-fin-intercooler-fl5-civic-type-r-de5-integra-type-s","title":"PRL Tube and Fin Intercooler for FL5 Civic Type R\/DE5 Type S","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35% Lighter Than Bar-And-Plate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster Heat Recovery Between Pulls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixes The Factory Seal Blowout Point \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Aluminum or Black Finishes \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 Tube-and-Fin Intercooler - FL5 Civic Type R \u0026amp; DE5 Integra Type S\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the light one. At 14.4 lbs assembled it's 35% lighter than PRL's bar-and-plate unit, using a CSF tube-and-fin core with thin-wall oval tubes that shed heat faster than a heavier core can. Built for road racing and long sessions where consistent thermal recovery matters more than absolute durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTube-And-Fin Or Bar-And-Plate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRL makes both and they're honest about the tradeoff, so here it is plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube-and-fin\u003c\/strong\u003e uses thinner tube walls, which means heat moves out of the charge air and into the airstream more quickly. Less thermal mass to overcome means faster recovery between pulls. It's also considerably lighter, which helps responsiveness and takes weight off the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-honda-civic-type-r-fl5-intercooler-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=350c801e5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBar-and-plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is heavier and more durable. Thicker construction holds up better to impacts and debris, and it has more thermal mass, which means it takes longer to heat soak but also longer to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRL rates this core at roughly \u003cstrong\u003e75% of bar-and-plate durability\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is still excellent for street use. What you're trading is a margin of robustness for lower weight and faster heat shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStraight guidance: road racing, endurance sessions, and anywhere you're doing repeated hot laps, the tube-and-fin recovers faster and weighs less. If your priority is maximum durability or the car sees rough roads and debris regularly, the \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003ebar-and-plate\u003c\/a\u003e is the safer pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Thin Walls Move Heat Faster\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding, since it's counterintuitive that lighter would cool better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeat has to travel through the tube wall to reach the air passing over it. A thinner wall is less distance for that heat to cross, so it exits faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThermal mass works the same way in both directions. A heavy core absorbs more heat before its temperature rises, which sounds good until you realize it also holds that heat longer once saturated. A lighter core heats up sooner and cools down sooner, and in a session where you're repeatedly loading and unloading the engine, faster recovery is what keeps power consistent lap after lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt high vehicle speed with real airflow through the core, that's exactly the behavior you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Black Coating Is Functional\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth finishes are available and the difference isn't only cosmetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver (1016-1-0)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bare core, and it's the traditional look through a front bumper opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack (1016-1-BLK)\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a thermal dispersant coating applied to the exterior surfaces. That coating pulls heat away from localized hot spots and spreads it more evenly across the core, so more of the surface is actively releasing heat into the airflow rather than a portion of it sitting saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn extended sessions where temperatures stay elevated, that means more efficient heat shedding and faster recovery between pulls. It also adds corrosion resistance and surface protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it disappears into the bumper opening, so the car looks stock from the front if that matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBillet End Tanks, Machined Down\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe end tanks are where PRL went furthest on weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey're CNC machined from custom 6061 aluminum extrusions, with sculpted internal geometry that maximizes flow while removing every gram they could. Each tank finishes at \u003cstrong\u003e1.05 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, down from 19.5 lbs of raw billet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a lot of material removed, and the machined ribs and lightened mounting bosses that result are visible in the finished part. Thinner mounting flanges than standard, secured with the included M8 socket head bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIt Fixes A Known Failure Point\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing if you're running elevated boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory sealing arrangement includes an assembly-tab groove that's known to blow out at higher boost levels. PRL removed that groove entirely and uses OEM-style O-ring grooves instead, sealing with custom EPDM O-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame sealing principle, without the weak point. On a tuned FL5 or Integra Type S that's a real improvement rather than a detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCore: 7.25\" x 4.25\" x 28.2\" (184mm x 108mm x 716mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly weight: 14.4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVersus PRL bar-and-plate: 35% lighter (22.2 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCore type: CSF tube-and-fin, thin-wall oval tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnd tanks: CNC machined 6061 billet, 1.05 lbs each\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSealing: OEM-style O-ring grooves with EPDM O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinishes: silver or black thermal dispersant coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTube-and-fin intercooler assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(2) Custom EPDM O-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRubber edge guard for bumper-to-intercooler sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e(4) M8 socket head cap screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2023-2026 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)\u003cbr\u003e2024-2026 Acura Integra Type S (DE5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver: 1016-1-0. Black: 1016-1-BLK. Select your finish at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Should Run This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the FL5 or Integra Type S owner who runs long sessions and wants the core that recovers fastest between them. Lightest option PRL makes, thin-wall tubes that shed heat quickly, and billet end tanks machined down to almost nothing. If you'd rather have maximum durability than minimum weight, look at the bar-and-plate instead. If you're chasing consistency lap after lap, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023-2026 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) and 2024-2026 Acura Integra Type S (DE5). \u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1016-1-0 (silver), 1016-1-BLK (black). \u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" x 4.25\" x 28.2\" CSF tube-and-fin. \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.4 lbs assembled, 35% lighter than bar-and-plate. \u003cstrong\u003eEnd tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC machined 6061 billet, 1.05 lbs each. \u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver or black thermal dispersant coating. \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPDM O-rings, rubber edge guard, and M8 socket head cap screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2024-2026 Acura Integra Type S\u003cbr\u003e2023-2026 Honda Civic Type R\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":"Silver","offer_id":47635316441122,"sku":"PRL-1016-1-0","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47635316473890,"sku":"PRL-1016-1-BLK","price":1149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/prl-tube-and-fin-intercooler-f_nv9p.jpg?v=1789680451","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-tube-fin-intercooler-fl5-civic-type-r-de5-integra-type-s","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}