FL5 Intercooler Reference Thread

[blueroadster]

This post compares various FL5 intercooler offerings. Note that volume is calculated using the core width, height, and depth measurements. Actual internal volume will be less.

Please respond with any additions and/or corrections. Here is the list ordered based on weight (low to high):

• OEM:
  • Type: Square T&F
  • Fins: 11
  • Tubes: 10
  • End Tanks: Resin
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 639 x 158 x 64 (25.16"W x 6.22"H x 2.52"D)
  • Volume: 393.6 cubic inches (6.45L)
  • Surface Area: 100,962 mm squared (156.50" squared)
  • Modifications: None
  • Weight: 6.9 lbs.
• PWR:
  • Type: Hybrid B&P
  • Fins: 13
  • Tubes: 12
  • End Tanks: Machined billet aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 700 x 181 x 87 (27.56"W x 7.13"H x 3.43"D)
  • Volume = 672.66 cubic inches (11.02L)
  • Surface Area: 126,700 mm squared (186.62" squared)
  • Modifications: None
  • Weight: ~11 lbs.
• J's Racing:
  • Type: T&F
  • Fins: 11
  • Tubes: 10
  • End Tanks: Sheet metal
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 700 x 172 x 100 (27.56"W x 6.77"H x 3.94"D)
  • Volume: 735.36 cubic inches (12.05L)
  • Surface Area: 120,400 mm squared (186.58" squared)
  • Modifications: Minor trim to move air temp sensor higher on the bracket
  • Weight: 13 lbs.
• HKS:
  • Type: T&F
  • Fins: 10
  • Tubes: 9
  • End Tanks: Cast aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 695 x 178 x 100 (27.36"W x 7.01"H x 3.94"D)
  • Volume: 755.88 cubic inches (12.39L)
  • Surface Area: 123,710 mm squared (191.79" squared)
  • Modifications: Minor trim to move air temp sensor higher on the bracket
  • Weight: 15.65 lbs.
• RV6 (yet to be released):
  • Type: Square extrusion T&F
  • Fins: 15
  • Tubes: 14
  • End Tanks: Cast aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: ???
  • Core Size: 695.3 x 177.8 x 101.6 (27.37"W x 7.00"H x 4.00"D)
  • Volume: 766.88 cubic inches (12.56L)
  • Surface Area: 123,624 mm squared (191.59" squared)
  • Modifications: ???
  • Weight: 16.4 lbs.
• Wagner:
  • Type: Square T&F
  • Fins: 25
  • Tubes: 24
  • End Tanks: Cast aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Replaced with silicone elbows
  • Core Size: 580 x 400 x 70 (22.83"W x 15.75"H x 2.76"D)
  • Volume: 991.86 cubic inches (16.25L)
  • Surface Area: 232,000 mm squared (359.57" squared)
  • Modifications: None
  • Weight: 21 lbs.
• PRL:
  • Type: B&P
  • Fins: 9
  • Tubes: 8
  • End Tanks: Machined billet aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 720 x 184 x 109 (28.35"W x 7.24"H x 4.29"D)
  • Volume: 880 cubic inches (14.42L)
  • Surface Area: 132,480 mm squared (205.25" squared)
  • Modifications: Minor trim to move air temp sensor higher on the stock bracket
  • Weight: 22.6 lbs.
• Airtec:
  • Type: B&P
  • Fins: 11
  • Tubes: 10
  • End Tanks: Cast aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Replaced with silicone elbows
  • Core Size: 700 x 190 x 130 (27.56"W x 7.48"H x 5.12"D)
  • Volume: 1,055.10 cubic inches (17.29L)
  • Surface Area: 133,000 mm squared (206.15" squared)
  • Modifications: ???
  • Weight: 23 lbs.
• MDR:
  • Type: B&P
  • Fins: 9
  • Tubes: 8
  • End Tanks: Machined billet aluminum
  • Stock IC Elbows: Retained
  • Core Size: 711.2 x 178.31 x 139.7 (28.00"W x 7.02"H x 5.50"D)
  • Volume: 1,081.09 cubic inches (17.72L)
  • Surface Area: 126,814 mm squared (195.56" squared)
  • Modifications: Removal of air temp sensor bracket and relocation of the sensor to a bracket on the top side of the intercooler
  • Weight: 29.5 lbs.
• Spoon (yet to be released but likely inflated price for the label): ???

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[jtlctr]

This thread by Gambit has some intercooler info, including his DIY kit.
https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/gambit-intercooler-kit-fl5.54571/#post-905539