AIRTEC Motorsport Intercooler Upgrade for Honda Civic Type R FK2 - WITH BIG BOOST PIPE Kit sku: 411273

The AIRTEC Motorsport Intercooler Upgrade for Honda Civic Type R FK2 – WITH BIG BOOST PIPE Kit (SKU: 411273 / ATINTHON02) is a popular cooling upgrade for the 2015-2017 FK2 Civic Type R.

Matter the most especially for owners running increased boost pressure, ECU tuning, intake upgrades, or track-day use. The kit combines a large front-mount intercooler with AIRTEC’s larger-diameter hard boost pipes for improved airflow and charge-air cooling.  

Key Features

• Large stepped intercooler core (60mm to 100mm design)
• Cast high-flow end tanks
• Alloy air scoop to improve airflow through the core
• Hand-crafted Big Boost hard pipe kit included
• 63mm outlet size
• Direct-fit installation behind the OEM bumper
• Available in Natural Silver or Pro-Series Black finishes
• Compatible with all Honda Civic Type R FK2 models (2015-2017)  

Proven Cooling Performance

AIRTEC’s dyno testing on a modified FK2 demonstrated significantly lower charge temperatures compared to the factory intercooler:

Lower intake temperatures help reduce heat soak, maintain power consistency, and improve reliability during repeated hard acceleration or track sessions.  

Dimensions

• Width: 1000mm (including end tanks)
• Height: 370mm
• Depth: 60mm / 100mm stepped core
• Outlet: 63mm  

Advantages of the Big Boost Pipe Kit

The included boost pipe kit replaces restrictive factory pipework with larger hard pipes and silicone couplers, helping:

• Improve airflow efficiency
• Reduce pressure drop
• Support higher horsepower builds
• Increase throttle response when combined with tuning and intake modifications  

Is a Tune Required?

Generally, no ECU retune is required after installing an intercooler and charge pipe upgrade alone. However, the greatest power gains are realized when combined with a custom tune. 

Community feedback from Civic Type R owners consistently reports improved intake temperatures and consistency without requiring immediate tuning.  

Suitable For

• Stock FK2 owners in hot climates
• Stage 1 and Stage 2 tuned FK2s
• Track-day enthusiasts
• Owners planning turbo, intake, or exhaust upgrades

For a tuned FK2 running increased boost, this AIRTEC package is considered one of the most effective supporting modifications because the factory intercooler becomes a heat-soak limitation relatively quickly under repeated hard driving.  

AIRTEC Motorsport Intercooler Upgrade for Honda Civic Type R FK2 - WITH BIG BOOST PIPE Kit sku: 411273