{"product_id":"2023-honda-civic-fl5-type-r-tube-and-fin-intercooler-upgrade","title":"2023+ Honda Civic FL5 Type-R Tube and Fin Intercooler Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube-and-Fin Intercooler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas engineered to deliver\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe highest cooling efficiency and the lowest weight possible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the Honda FL5 platform; built for drivers who demand consistent performance during long sessions, high-speed airflow, and repeatable thermal stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube and fin layout uses a series of thin oval tubes that run through the core with lightweight internal fins to increase surface contact with airflow. Because the walls of these tubes are thinner than those found in a bar and plate core, heat moves out of the charge air and into the surrounding air stream more quickly. This design allows the intercooler to shed heat at higher vehicle speeds with less thermal mass to overcome. The reduced weight improves responsiveness while the efficient tube structure supports strong heat transfer over extended sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Thermal Dispersant Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're also offering a version of the Tube and Fin Intercooler that features a specialized black thermal dispersant coating applied to the exterior surfaces of the core. Unlike a standard finish, this coating is designed to improve how heat moves across and away from the intercooler. It pulls heat from localized hot spots and spreads it more evenly across the entire surface, allowing more of the core to actively release heat into the airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn extended driving conditions where temperatures stay elevated, this helps the intercooler shed heat more efficiently and recover faster between pulls. The result is improved thermal consistency during long sessions, along with added corrosion resistance and surface protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor extended track sessions or sustained spirited driving, this intercooler provides the most stable, consistent cooling performance in our lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see the full comparison between this unit, the OEM core, and our bar-and-plate intercooler, you can view our complete testing breakdown on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prlmotorsports.com\/blogs\/news\/prls-fl5-intercooler-testing-tube-and-fin-vs-bar-and-plate-vs-oem\"\u003ePRL Tech Blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey 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