{"product_id":"prl-motorsports-tube-fin-intercooler-upgrade-2024-2026-acura-integra-type-s-de5","title":"PRL Motorsports Tube \u0026 Fin Intercooler Upgrade Civic Type-R FL5 \u0026 Integra Type-S DE5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRL's Tube-and-Fin Intercooler was engineered for the highest cooling efficiency at the lowest possible weight on the Acura DE5 platform — built for drivers who want consistent performance through long sessions, high-speed airflow and repeatable thermal stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube-and-fin layout runs a series of thin oval tubes through the core with lightweight internal fins that increase surface contact with airflow. Because the tube walls are thinner than a bar-and-plate core, heat moves out of the charge air and into the airstream more quickly, so the intercooler sheds heat at higher vehicle speeds with less thermal mass to overcome. The full assembly weighs 14.4 lb — 35% lighter than PRL's 22.2 lb bar-and-plate — with weight-reduced billet 6061 aluminium end tanks (1.05 lb each, machined down from 19.5 lb of raw billet) and OEM-style O-ring sealing that removes the factory assembly-tab groove known to blow out at elevated boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second version adds a black thermal-dispersant coating to the core's exterior surfaces. Rather than just changing the finish, the coating pulls heat from localized hot spots and spreads it across the whole surface so more of the core actively releases heat into the airflow — improving thermal consistency and recovery between pulls on extended runs, with added corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-lightweight CSF tube-and-fin core, 7.25\" × 4.25\" × 28.2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.4 lb total assembly weight — 35% lighter than PRL's bar-and-plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight-reduced billet 6061 aluminium end tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM-style O-ring sealing; removes the factory assembly-tab groove that blows out at high boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster heat transfer through thin-wall tubing — ideal for road-race and high-speed airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~75% of bar-and-plate durability — still street-capable, optimized for lightweight efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Thermal Coating option spreads heat across the core for better consistency and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRL Tube-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\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023–2025 Honda Civic Type-R (FL5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024–2026 Acura Integra Type-S (DE5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 Integra fitment has not been formally tested yet. Currently under CARB review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation guide (PDF): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5703\/4945\/files\/INSTALL_PRL-FL5-IC_REVA.pdf\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"PRL Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Billet Aluminum","offer_id":54042624459059,"sku":"PRL PRL.1016.1.0","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Thermal Coating","offer_id":54042625507635,"sku":"PRL PRL.1016.1.BLK","price":1149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/1563\/7107\/files\/tube-and-fin-intercooler-for-the-honda-civic-fl5-acura-integra-de5-127448.jpg?v=1788904280","url":"https:\/\/www.impulse-performance.com\/products\/prl-motorsports-tube-fin-intercooler-upgrade-2024-2026-acura-integra-type-s-de5","provider":"Impulse Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}