Hey Michael as usual love watching your videos as they are so informative. Also your video production just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to see you on Laguna Seca again. How about next weekend ( just kidding) 🤣🤣
Thank you very much! I'm trying my best for you guys. This great community deserves good content. Trying to contribute where I can. Unfortunately I won't be making any other track days other than Laguna Seca on November 18th. That's a make or break for me. It's be a big day for my car for sure. :)
Awesome video Michael I went with the HKS Intercooler as well....I still need to get an upgraded Radiator. I went with the Takeda Intake and noticed a 9-11 degree drop in IATs over Stock. Currently when driving at 45 mph and above the the IAT is only 10 degrees fahrenheit higher than Outside temps
I really think the Type R needs two things to combat heat soak. First reroute the intake away from the biggest source if heat, the turbo. If it’s rerouted below to the passenger side bumper that would solve it. If keeping the factory route, water injection will be the optimal way of cooling the intake temps. If you do both then that would be the best. Other than that an oil cooler should help too. The larger Koyo rad is also a great option. Even with the larger fmic blocking airflow to the radiator the factory fans kick on when the valve opens and turns them on when reaching specific temps.
Ronald Batalla all great ideas. Lack of space limits what you can do with re routes and relocations. The biggest culprit is how inefficient the factory turbo is. There are aftermarket solutions but none that are currently “affordable”
Real cool car, I have a 2020 Civic SI with a Hodata tune and PRL cold air intake, I`d like to do more bolt on`s but I`m concerned about passing emissions testing in Ca. Do you have to go back to stock for testing ?
Glad to see you go with koyorad radiator and PRL intake. I still have the mishimoto intercooler and charge pipes. You definitely will love the koyorad radiator. Itll beyond help keep temps down especially with the fact you have the Js racing grill. I switched out my mishimoto intake myself and went PRL. I definitely think you'll end up getting their inlet pipe as well. I also pulled the trigger on it as well. Curious to see how your car does on track. Keep up the videos man!
Did you purchase the hks intercooler with piping and prl charge pipes or is it only hks intercooler with prl charge pipes, hard to find info on this set up online. Did you need to do any extra mods for fitment of the parts?
You're straight down to the issues. Was hesitant about your stuff, dont usually subscribe I guess Ill do. Saves me time and money on parts other than forums.
Careful about that induction sound. When I heard it on my R it meant that all the damn screws fell out of the panel to access the air filter. Had to replace the screws and used loctite blue for good measure.
Good stuff. This is not a knock on you, just FYI, this is why I tell most people to do research before modding their cars. Unfortunately most people rush on their builds than have to redo it spending more time and money. Pick your parts wisely. Now as for the intake, the stock intake well always be better, with a drop in K&N filter. The car sounds amazing by the way.
chanhuor thank you sir. I agree on the research end. For me my needs changed during the build so what once made perfect sense no longer did. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching!
PRL Motorsports big reason why first to market is not always best which is why I have a new found appreciation for the research PRL puts into their products 😁
@@GridZilla - Sorry Michael as for PRL intake, yes its out and avail but back a few months ago, prl told me that it was NOT Calif exempt yet. Has that now changed that it is CA exempt? Now I can see how you and others are feeling; I was menatlly pressuring myself that I should have made all sort of mods by now. I was undecided between PRL and Misihi, mostly since trying to find a local shop and to avoid taking bumper off multiple times but now glad I waited. Thanks for your honest and thurogh advice in sharing your mod and race adventures with us. You're an inspiration.
@@MannyOrtiz Great question because I'm sure a lot of people probably have the same concern. Yes I was a little worried but I'm fortunate enough to have a parking Garage at work and a Garage at home so the vehicle is rarely parked out on the street where something like that for me would be more of a concern. Having said that I think most people just look at it in fascination and move on. You could easily have an old beater that someone decides to break the side glass on for no particular reason. No matter what you drive it's a risk and sure the wing draws a little more attention. May not be a smart choice depending on what neighborhoods you are parking in but everyone's situation is different. Use you best judgement.
Michael Baxi Media I seen that you have removed the wing and installed another one. Do you think I could remove it without being to much of a problem and go wingless? I know there will be a couple of exposed holes but is there anything else that would be a problem you think?
Nice video, I had a mishimoto intercooler, removed it after a week, got terrible turbo lag, replaced with dream automotive intercooler, the difference is amazing.. I just think the mishimoto is too darn big, plus it’s not designed for the UK 🇬🇧 FK8, a few fitment issues, can’t wait to see your results on the track. Take it easy pal
Interesting that it doesn't fit with the UK FK8's Wondering if that has to do with the additional sensors needed for the Radar Cruise control? Thanks for watching!
The crash impact bar is different behind the bumper, and we also have sensors for the pop up hood system, then on the hard pipe there is an outlet which UK cars don’t have.. I had so much trouble with it and warning lights, mishimoto have collected it from me, and thanked me for my findings.. still waiting for a refund though. 😖 .. my car is now full bolt on, had HKS bov delivered today with modifications to fit around my eventuri intake.. going to dream automotive next month for live Hondata remap, hoping for some good figures.. I’d like high 300s
I’ve gone for Eventuri intake Scorpion red power 200 cell sports cat Scorpion red power full exhaust Dream automotive intercooler HKS bov I’m hoping that’s all I need to do, never used Hondata before so intrested in results.
@@GridZilla thank you! Which one would you recommend? Caught the track bug and now I want to build my car to be capable on track but still daily-able. Im stock under the hood, but I have Hondata. Should I go race maf or street maf? Pros and cons to both? And why HKS over PRL for intercooler? (I like my JDM parts so I’m leaning HKS but I also wanna be good and reliable on track)
@@dlrulez619 you won’t really see the benefit of a race MAF until you get into a custom tune. If you’re just starting out tracking there are many other things you can get first that will improve your times. Like light forged wheels and stick 200 TW tires, some very good coilovers and generally speaking just a lot of seat time
@@GridZilla already have wheels/tires/suspension and have some seat time, and now I’m just looking to increase a little bit of power- thought about running street maf but I’m now considering race maf to kinda “future proof” myself and just buy once instead of having to buy the street maf now, and decide later on that I might want more power then going for the race maf down the line
hey mike, about to pull the trigger on the PRL charge pipe, just on the fence on the intercooler. you just purchased the hks w.o the piping and used the prl pipes from the charge pipe kit ? thanks
YAYAYKEVIN PRL intercooler is a great way to go as well. You’ll need part of the HKS pipe kit to make the PRL pipe kit to work. I just really wanted the HKS intercooler with the benefits of the PRL charge pipe kit.
Michael, where did you purchase your grill. I am going to tract my type R at the streets of Willow and Big Willow International raceway. The streets cause a lot of heat soak. I would love to know where you bought that grill and your gage package? Sincerely a fellow type R owner and race car driver.
Which part of the PRL charge pipe kit did you not use. I thought the PRL charge pipe fits perfectly with the HKS Intercooler. Could you elaborate on that please?
So I just installed PRL, stupid question but I must ask, for daily driving maybe or weekends, at 102 out side, no stress driving should I get a radiator too or should I be ok ?
@@GridZilla damn so you probably had to buy the whole hks charge pipe set for that?? Ok cool man I appreciate you! This is easily the best type r build I've seen, love the content keep up the work at the track you'll get that 1:40 in no time
KG_ONE R hard to say how much the charge pipe kit by itself is making but the combination is killer with HKS. Not sure if it’s making more power but it certainly making more usable power if that makes sense. For sure it moved the power band lower in the RPM range. That alone made the switch worth it.
@@GridZillahow u install the prl charge pipe with hks IC. Its that hot area i need to use Hks pipe. Because Prl charge pipe at hot area is design same with stock Ic. Can give some guide to install it
@@AMWChannel would love to except I no longer own this vehicle but yes it’s the hot side part of the HKS pipe kit you need to use to make the PRL pipes work.
dude u talk a lot but there is not much essence in this. U should talk less , show more and yr canal will sky rocket - lots of ppl have bought type r recently so capitalize on that. Do movie wit acceleration with oem parts and after installation of new parts. U are cool guy but we are here for Type r content - we have our cars too.
I love the sound of the car sir good luck sir
Straight up honest review thanks this is the stuff I like to see honesty over Ego keep up the great work:)
Cindy Sue Thank you!
I’m glad you sorted out the overheating issues brosky! I’m sure this video will help everyone that decides to upgrade on mods
Antonio Carrillo More buffering the heat issue more than solving it but it definitely all helps 😁
Ok ty.. i almost purchased the mishimoto int.
Hey Michael as usual love watching your videos as they are so informative. Also your video production just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait to see you on Laguna Seca again. How about next weekend ( just kidding) 🤣🤣
Thank you very much! I'm trying my best for you guys. This great community deserves good content. Trying to contribute where I can. Unfortunately I won't be making any other track days other than Laguna Seca on November 18th. That's a make or break for me. It's be a big day for my car for sure. :)
Awesome video Michael I went with the HKS Intercooler as well....I still need to get an upgraded Radiator.
I went with the Takeda Intake and noticed a 9-11 degree drop in IATs over Stock.
Currently when driving at 45 mph and above the the IAT is only 10 degrees fahrenheit higher than Outside temps
TORQ Toolbox the Koyorad is a nice piece. Will be a nice addition to you already great build👍🏽
Takeda is good thick plastic and if you add heat reflective tape it’s amazing at keeping your intake cool 😎
I really think the Type R needs two things to combat heat soak. First reroute the intake away from the biggest source if heat, the turbo. If it’s rerouted below to the passenger side bumper that would solve it. If keeping the factory route, water injection will be the optimal way of cooling the intake temps. If you do both then that would be the best. Other than that an oil cooler should help too. The larger Koyo rad is also a great option. Even with the larger fmic blocking airflow to the radiator the factory fans kick on when the valve opens and turns them on when reaching specific temps.
Ronald Batalla all great ideas. Lack of space limits what you can do with re routes and relocations. The biggest culprit is how inefficient the factory turbo is. There are aftermarket solutions but none that are currently “affordable”
Michael Baxi Media There is one reroute cai coming soon
Real cool car, I have a 2020 Civic SI with a Hodata tune and PRL cold air intake, I`d like to do more bolt on`s but I`m concerned about passing emissions testing in Ca. Do you have to go back to stock for testing ?
Yes you would have to go back to stock
wow honestly one of the best civic type r videos I have watched on youtube (trust me it's a lot)
Carson Brummell Thank you! 🙏🏽
Glad to see you go with koyorad radiator and PRL intake. I still have the mishimoto intercooler and charge pipes. You definitely will love the koyorad radiator. Itll beyond help keep temps down especially with the fact you have the Js racing grill. I switched out my mishimoto intake myself and went PRL. I definitely think you'll end up getting their inlet pipe as well. I also pulled the trigger on it as well. Curious to see how your car does on track. Keep up the videos man!
Thank you!
Did you purchase the hks intercooler with piping and prl charge pipes or is it only hks intercooler with prl charge pipes, hard to find info on this set up online. Did you need to do any extra mods for fitment of the parts?
You need the HKS pipe kit as well to get everything to work. There's one elbow piece on the hot side from the HKS that's needed so the PRL pipes work.
You're straight down to the issues. Was hesitant about your stuff, dont usually subscribe I guess Ill do. Saves me time and money on parts other than forums.
Happy that you find some value in what I do and thank you for your support!
@@GridZilla one part I have yet to see is the two piece brake rotor setup if you have thought about it.
You should do a parts comparison...I would like to know more
Mishimoto intake just wrap that shit in gold hommie problome fix
The wrap helps but just delays the problem. Still better to go with a plastic housing or Carbon Fiber
Is the hks Intercooler good for daily driving or the prl Intercooler?
They’re both fine for daily
Careful about that induction sound. When I heard it on my R it meant that all the damn screws fell out of the panel to access the air filter. Had to replace the screws and used loctite blue for good measure.
Vasek Cekan that sounds scary
Proper torque goes a long way! ;)
PRL Motorsports 💯 %
Just curious or maybe you covered this... why didn’t you install the PRL intercooler ?
Patty Green HKS is a little bigger but lighter
Good stuff. This is not a knock on you, just FYI, this is why I tell most people to do research before modding their cars. Unfortunately most people rush on their builds than have to redo it spending more time and money.
Pick your parts wisely. Now as for the intake, the stock intake well always be better, with a drop in K&N filter.
The car sounds amazing by the way.
chanhuor thank you sir. I agree on the research end. For me my needs changed during the build so what once made perfect sense no longer did. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching!
The stock intake *used to be* better ;)
PRL Motorsports big reason why first to market is not always best which is why I have a new found appreciation for the research PRL puts into their products 😁
@@GridZilla - Sorry Michael as for PRL intake, yes its out and avail but back a few months ago, prl told me that it was NOT Calif exempt yet. Has that now changed that it is CA exempt?
Now I can see how you and others are feeling; I was menatlly pressuring myself that I should have made all sort of mods by now. I was undecided between PRL and Misihi, mostly since trying to find a local shop and to avoid taking bumper off multiple times but now glad I waited.
Thanks for your honest and thurogh advice in sharing your mod and race adventures with us. You're an inspiration.
Forrest Bashaw 🙏🏽 thank you for the kind words and support. Not sure if the PRL intake is CA exempt but they are working on it
So the prl piping kit is better than hks?
Yes it’s larger piping
Dang does this mean i have to switch out my mishimoto intake for the PRL intake? 🤔
Type R Mando I did! 😂
Soft Mando me to
That means, Ima Have to Sell My MishiMoto and Go with PrL,
Have Anyone Try Enventuri Intake?! I Might as well Look up for more info!! Looks Pretty good to Me...
Robert Vang I don’t think it’s worth it the prl will do same job
I want this car as a daily in Chicago. Would that be a dumb thing to do?
Get a good winter set or wheels and tires you could probably make it work
Thanks for the reply. Were you skeptical about driving around with that large wing before you bought the car? How do you feel about it now
@@MannyOrtiz Great question because I'm sure a lot of people probably have the same concern. Yes I was a little worried but I'm fortunate enough to have a parking Garage at work and a Garage at home so the vehicle is rarely parked out on the street where something like that for me would be more of a concern. Having said that I think most people just look at it in fascination and move on. You could easily have an old beater that someone decides to break the side glass on for no particular reason. No matter what you drive it's a risk and sure the wing draws a little more attention. May not be a smart choice depending on what neighborhoods you are parking in but everyone's situation is different. Use you best judgement.
Michael Baxi Media I seen that you have removed the wing and installed another one. Do you think I could remove it without being to much of a problem and go wingless? I know there will be a couple of exposed holes but is there anything else that would be a problem you think?
Manny Ortiz exposure to the elements my friend. I wouldn’t do it. Chance of water leaking in the panels
Nice video, I had a mishimoto intercooler, removed it after a week, got terrible turbo lag, replaced with dream automotive intercooler, the difference is amazing.. I just think the mishimoto is too darn big, plus it’s not designed for the UK 🇬🇧 FK8, a few fitment issues, can’t wait to see your results on the track. Take it easy pal
Interesting that it doesn't fit with the UK FK8's Wondering if that has to do with the additional sensors needed for the Radar Cruise control? Thanks for watching!
The crash impact bar is different behind the bumper, and we also have sensors for the pop up hood system, then on the hard pipe there is an outlet which UK cars don’t have.. I had so much trouble with it and warning lights, mishimoto have collected it from me, and thanked me for my findings.. still waiting for a refund though. 😖 .. my car is now full bolt on, had HKS bov delivered today with modifications to fit around my eventuri intake.. going to dream automotive next month for live Hondata remap, hoping for some good figures.. I’d like high 300s
Earth Dreams UK sounds like a beefy setup!
I’ve gone for
Eventuri intake
Scorpion red power 200 cell sports cat
Scorpion red power full exhaust
Dream automotive intercooler
HKS bov
I’m hoping that’s all I need to do, never used Hondata before so intrested in results.
Earth Dreams UK for the FK8 platform I think Hondata is the best on the market
Do you have the race maf or the street maf for the PRL HVI?
Street MAF. Race MAF wasn’t available at the time
@@GridZilla thank you! Which one would you recommend? Caught the track bug and now I want to build my car to be capable on track but still daily-able. Im stock under the hood, but I have Hondata. Should I go race maf or street maf? Pros and cons to both? And why HKS over PRL for intercooler? (I like my JDM parts so I’m leaning HKS but I also wanna be good and reliable on track)
@@dlrulez619 you won’t really see the benefit of a race MAF until you get into a custom tune. If you’re just starting out tracking there are many other things you can get first that will improve your times. Like light forged wheels and stick 200 TW tires, some very good coilovers and generally speaking just a lot of seat time
@@GridZilla already have wheels/tires/suspension and have some seat time, and now I’m just looking to increase a little bit of power- thought about running street maf but I’m now considering race maf to kinda “future proof” myself and just buy once instead of having to buy the street maf now, and decide later on that I might want more power then going for the race maf down the line
@@dlrulez619 gotcha then it’s not a bad move in your case but get a custom tune done if you get it
hey mike, about to pull the trigger on the PRL charge pipe, just on the fence on the intercooler. you just purchased the hks w.o the piping and used the prl pipes from the charge pipe kit ? thanks
YAYAYKEVIN PRL intercooler is a great way to go as well. You’ll need part of the HKS pipe kit to make the PRL pipe kit to work. I just really wanted the HKS intercooler with the benefits of the PRL charge pipe kit.
Michael, where did you purchase your grill. I am going to tract my type R at the streets of Willow and Big Willow International raceway. The streets cause a lot of heat soak. I would love to know where you bought that grill and your gage package? Sincerely a fellow type R owner and race car driver.
Joseph Cobbs 😁Love hearing about people tracking their R. Got the grill from Evasive Motorsports. It’s the J’s Racing grill
Which part of the PRL charge pipe kit did you not use. I thought the PRL charge pipe fits perfectly with the HKS Intercooler. Could you elaborate on that please?
Still need to use one elbow from the HKS pipe kit. Everything else can be PRL piping
If I'm just daily driving my type r is it worth it to switch out the mishi intake and intercooler?
Nope. Mishimoto should be fine for anything but track duty
So I just installed PRL, stupid question but I must ask, for daily driving maybe or weekends, at 102 out side, no stress driving should I get a radiator too or should I be ok ?
Not needed
I think he has sponse all the parts,make commercial band to hks and prl parts
Does your Remus exhaust drone much when closed off between 2-3k rpm ? I had an Invidia r400 exhaust and it was just drone and sounded meh
With stock DP and the valve closed, it basically sounds like stock between 2-3K RPM. It's extremely quiet.
EpicDaveTime I haven’t experienced any drone. Maybe a tiny bit under load uphill but nothing like the Invidia
@@GridZilla thanks brother you're the best
EpicDaveTime 🙏🏽❤️👍🏽👊🏽
Hey boss, I’m also from the Bay Area but do you make an appointment with dr.drew for install? I want to get some parts install for my fk8
Hit him up on Instagram @jdmdrew
So what extra parts are going to be required to use the PRL charge pipes w the HKS intercooler?
Austin just the end tank HKS pipes. Everything else is PRL
@@GridZilla damn so you probably had to buy the whole hks charge pipe set for that?? Ok cool man I appreciate you! This is easily the best type r build I've seen, love the content keep up the work at the track you'll get that 1:40 in no time
Austin Thank you! 🙏🏽
Do u have old parts u wanna get rid of?? Late me know i got a 2017 type r
Steven Ramdass got a couple. Hit me up at Michaelbaximedia@gmail.com
@@GridZilla i email bro
Are you selling any of those parts? I’m in SoCal!
alex7sk I am but unless you can pick up in NorCal I ain’t shipping. I hate shipping stuff 😂
How much weight saves this new intercooler vs standard?
HKS vs OEM the HKS might be a tad heavier but not by much. Waaay lighter than the Mishimoto it replaced though
custom box for dry ice invite ur engine will solve this issues. custom air box just for the dry ice
what max HP does the HKS core support?
lordoftheriffs79 Approx 600 whp more than enough for most
What’s the advantage to PRL charge pipes?
Smoother flow, quicker boost
Do you have a link to the front bumper?
Jacob Gonzalez it’s not a whole bumper just the grill. It’s Js racing grill and Racebred Components front Splitter
Hey can you tell me how do you get the oil temp gauge showed in the center screen?
Yuanyi Xie oil temp is not an available feature from the factory on 2017-2019
@@GridZilla Thanks, can you tell me how do you get your meshed fog light cover for the oil cooler?
Engine cover removal?
Already been done
How do you get those gauges on the center screen?
Hondata
Ur misshi int. Didn't come with the pipes?
Imlooking 4-work-atm it did but the core is so large it felt a little laggy on boost
Michael Baxi Media do you think the charge pipes made the dif? Or just the intercooler.. cuz the Mishimoto is bigger?
Cuz I don’t want to regret not getting the mishi
Retune needed? You may have a few more ponies lingering around now.
Elvis Rodriguez you might be right! I’m waiting for one more special piece from PRL before I do that🤐😄
Michael would like to sale me the intercooler ?
I hate shipping things so unless you’re local to NorCal it might not work out.
@@GridZilla I live in NorCal do you still have it?
Do you have a bov?
Nope
Michael how much of the quicker turbo spool is being caused by the PRL Charge pipe kit? Do you feel like the car is producing anymore power?
KG_ONE R hard to say how much the charge pipe kit by itself is making but the combination is killer with HKS. Not sure if it’s making more power but it certainly making more usable power if that makes sense. For sure it moved the power band lower in the RPM range. That alone made the switch worth it.
@@GridZillahow u install the prl charge pipe with hks IC. Its that hot area i need to use Hks pipe. Because Prl charge pipe at hot area is design same with stock Ic. Can give some guide to install it
@@AMWChannel would love to except I no longer own this vehicle but yes it’s the hot side part of the HKS pipe kit you need to use to make the PRL pipes work.
Put alooooooot of dry ice all over the engine bay.... thank me later
dude u talk a lot but there is not much essence in this. U should talk less , show more and yr canal will sky rocket - lots of ppl have bought type r recently so capitalize on that. Do movie wit acceleration with oem parts and after installation of new parts. U are cool guy but we are here for Type r content - we have our cars too.