2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

  1. Image of the Mishimoto Oil Cooler installed on our Civic Type R.

    Cooler by Design – Oil Cooler Kit for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type R

    December 07, 2025
    2023+ Honda Civic Type-R
    Josh Wayman

    The FL5 Honda Civic Type R is engineered for performance, whether on the street or track, but the FL5’s high-revving 2.0L turbocharged engine can push its oil system to the limit during spirited driving. Sustained high-speed runs, aggressive cornering, and track sessions elevate oil temperatures, increasing the risk of premature wear and reduced performance. The Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit for the 2023+ Civic Type R addresses these challenges by expanding oil capacity and improving cooling efficiency, giving enthusiasts the ability to drive harder for longer without compromising reliability.

    At the heart of the kit is a 19-row stacked plate cooler designed to capture maximum airflow while remaining

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  2. Image of the front of our 2024 Honda Civic Type R.

    Frigid FL5 - Performance Intercooler for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type R

    December 07, 2025
    2023+ Honda Civic Type-R
    Josh Wayman

    When pushing a 2023+ Honda Civic Type R to its limits, heat becomes one of the most restrictive factors in extracting consistent performance. The K20C1 turbocharged engine delivers impressive power out of the factory, but under sustained high-load driving, intake air temperatures rise quickly. This not only limits peak power but also causes the ECU to reduce output as a protective measure. To address these challenges, we developed the Performance Intercooler Kit for the FL5 Civic Type R, engineered to reduce intake air temperatures, improve airflow, and maintain consistent performance through repeated heat-soak conditions.

    Our development process began with a detailed analysis of

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  3. Image of the FL5 Type-R engine bay with Mishimoto cooling products.

    Frosty FL5 – Performance Cooling Lineup for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type-R

    June 13, 2025
    2023+ Honda Civic Type-R
    Josh Wayman

    In a world of performance-oriented hatchbacks, few names carry the same reverence as the Honda Civic Type R. Whether it’s carving through backroads or setting lap times that embarrass cars twice its price, the CTR continues to punch above its weight. But with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine putting out 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, the FL5-generation Type R faces a common challenge shared by all high-performance machines—heat.

     

    Honda’s engineering team gave the new CTR a capable cooling system from the factory, but like most OEM setups, it’s built with mass production and cost-efficiency in mind. For owners who demand more—whether that’s consistent lap times at the track or extra margin on a hot summer drive—our engineers set out to create a comprehensive cooling solution. The result is a trio of upgrades built to work in harmony: our Performance

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