Wagner Tuning 2023+ Honda Civic Type R (FL5) Competition Intercooler Kit

Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler Kit for 2023 Honda Civic FL5

The Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler Kit is a high-performance cooling upgrade developed specifically for the 2023 and newer Honda Civic Type-R FL5. This intercooler system is engineered to dramatically improve charge air cooling efficiency, manage heat soak, and deliver safer, more consistent power delivery during spirited driving and track use. Honda’s factory intercooler is constrained by size and thermal capacity, which can result in high intake temperatures and reduced performance during aggressive acceleration or extended sessions. Wagner Tuning designed this intercooler kit to significantly improve thermal performance without sacrificing fitment or drivability.

High-Performance Core Design

At the heart of this kit is a high-efficiency bar-and-plate core engineered for rapid heat rejection and maximum airflow. The larger core volume increases surface area for heat dissipation, allowing compressed intake air to cool more effectively before entering the engine. This results in lower intake air temperatures, more stable boost levels, and increased charge density throughout the RPM range. The core’s construction and layout are optimized to resist pressure loss while improving thermal transfer, making it ideal for tuned engines and aggressive use.

Precision Machined End Tanks

The intercooler features CNC-machined aluminum end tanks designed to smooth airflow through the core and reduce turbulence. These end tanks are engineered to match the intercooler’s internal geometry, minimizing internal pressure drops and improving overall efficiency. The robust design also enhances durability under high boost pressures and sustained thermal loads.

Optimized Airflow and Heat Management

Wagner Tuning engineered this intercooler kit to take full advantage of the Civic FL5’s front bumper opening. By maximizing the available cross-sectional airflow, the intercooler can shed heat more effectively and maintain lower intake temperatures under load. Lower charge air temperatures reduce the risk of detonation and help maintain consistent performance during repeated acceleration efforts, whether on the street or on the track.

Direct-Fit Installation

This intercooler kit is designed for direct, factory-location installation with no permanent modifications required. It uses the original mounting points and integrates into the existing bumper ducting and shroud layout. Installation is straightforward for experienced technicians and enthusiasts alike, and the kit is compatible with stock engine calibration as well as tuned setups.

Key Benefits

• Significantly lower intake air temperatures compared to the factory intercooler

• Improved thermal stability during aggressive driving and track sessions

• Enhanced airflow with reduced pressure drop

• Highly efficient tube and fin core with precision machined end tanks

• Direct bolt-on compatibility using factory mounting locations

• Supports both stock and tuned engine configurations

Vehicle Fitment

This intercooler kit is engineered to fit:

• 2023 and newer Honda Civic Type-R FL5