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is this really needed?
or just for looks seems like a waste of money
I've been meaning to post some data for others to come to their own conclusions but I haven't finished the code to analyze all the data I have. Therefore, I'll offer some datapoints but with the disclaimer that this information I do not consider conclusive.
  • It helps keep the heat out of the intake air. After a spirited drive, I let the car idle for a minute or so. With the stock TIP, IAT would get up to 150F, which consequently was the surface temperature of the inlet. In the same conditions above with the coated PRL TIP, I have not seen the IAT get near 150F even after waiting a couple minutes it would get up to about 135F. When I measured the surface temperature of the PRL TIP, it was about 200F, which indeed means it is helping hold the heat out of the air
  • Boost increases faster 150 kPA/s vs 125 kPA/s, which is about 3.6 psi of boost per second gain
  • More air. I've had to pull back on the charge limit because the fuel pump was getting close to maxing out
I think to get the most out of the PRL TIP, dealing with the heat from the turbo and exhaust is in order.

I'll admit, I can be a total PITA. When I was unhappy with the surface quality, PRL was very patient with me. In addition, they put the effort in to make sure I understood the situation and that I was happy in the end.

Now with all that said, do you need it? No. Do I need a Type R? No. Am I happy? Yes.
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I've been meaning to post some data for others to come to their own conclusions but I haven't finished the code to analyze all the data I have.
Ayyy someone else using code for datalog analysis. I've been working on an online datalog analyzer for a bit now that'll spit out data like boost gain speed and IAT heatmaps and automatically identify issues (i.e. the AF swings that this part tends to cause without MAF recalibration). You just upload your FPDL file straight from FlashPro and it outputs the data to your browser along with a link to share it.

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I don't have the interface itself for the analysis data fully worked out yet but this is what the graphs look like and the analysis is already working in code form. Much better than Hondata, lol (in their defense the graph library they use is like 15 years old)

I'm hoping once I'm done with this people can just quantify their own datalogs and see the proof in the pudding.

BACK ON TOPIC THOUGH,

The TIP definitely changes the airflow for the better. Think of it like trying to suck through a small straw instead of a big one, it's easier - the turbo doesn't have to work as hard. The benefits are mostly IAT related and spool though rather than 'oh this part'll let me make 10 more horsepower'. Very few parts have an actual added power benefit.

You don't 'need' anything on this platform. If you want to add power, the only things you 'need' to start is a tune. You'd probably want a downpipe and an intercooler, but the rest mostly just helps with IAT and spool.
 

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Ayyy someone else using code for datalog analysis. I've been working on an online datalog analyzer for a bit now that'll spit out data like boost gain speed and IAT heatmaps and automatically identify issues (i.e. the AF swings that this part tends to cause without MAF recalibration)
I digress... I've written code (and a spreadsheet) that will calibrate the MAF in a single shot. However, sometimes it takes a second run because the FlashPro doesn't log it with all the resolution that's there.
Said code will do analysis on a single datalog but that's not my end goal. It calculates engineering properties like thermal time constants and Reynolds number. My end goal is also incorporating statistical analysis like you would do for a therapeutic medical device. Therefore, analyzing multiple datalogs is necessary.
 

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I digress... I've written code (and a spreadsheet) that will calibrate the MAF in a single shot. However, sometimes it takes a second run because the FlashPro doesn't log it with all the resolution that's there.
Said code will do analysis on a single datalog but that's not my end goal. It calculates engineering properties like thermal time constants and Reynolds number. My end goal is also incorporating statistical analysis like you would do for a therapeutic medical device. Therefore, analyzing multiple datalogs is necessary.
Nice. Sounds like you know more of the math than I do. The tool I'm creating isn't going to just analyze one datalog either, it can use the data from multiple and compare them. I've already developed a MAF calibration feature for it as well.
 

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i have a 2020 CTR though isnt the data different for thr car? there is fsw different parts now to keep the car cooler
 


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i have a 2020 CTR though isnt the data different for thr car? there is fsw different parts now to keep the car cooler
Barely. The problem is still there and the parts used to help solve it will have roughly the same temperature deltas.

The changes mostly had to do with the radiator and ECTs on the track. It did even less to improve IATs.
 

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Barely. The problem is still there and the parts used to help solve it will have roughly the same temperature deltas.

The changes mostly had to do with the radiator and ECTs on the track. It did even less to improve IATs.
i dont plan on tracking it
i am on a e30 tune I would think this helps too.

yah I am not convinced
 

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I just installed mine, but haven't had enough time on the road to gauge anything.

I bought the part to help the turbo spool faster and improve throttle response.
 

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I just installed mine, but haven't had enough time on the road to gauge anything.

I bought the part to help the turbo spool faster and improve throttle response.
Got some pics? I’m always interested in seeing what everyone’s engine bay looks like. There were also a couple different finishes on these. Where you all buying yours from they have been out of stock since early summer and still say TBA. I had to order mine from Canada even tho I was told 1st week of June it would be available for mid July and they are still not in stock at PRL.

Sorry for the quality on the shots they were quick snapshots.

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My engine bay doesn't have any cosmetics. You'll only see the PRL HVI, Turbo Inlet Pipe, Mishimoto OCC, & Cusco front strut bar.

I got the turbo inlet pipe as a blemished item last March. Argh, I see the blemished items are $60 cheaper now. Mine has light scratch marks on the titanium part.
 


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What better way to bring in the new year than with the re-release of our FK8 Civic Type-R Titanium Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Kits? Product listing will be active after bringing in the New Year on 01/01/2021!
 

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i was curious about the mishimoto intake fitting with the prl inlet pipe and stock hose but the issue is the stock hose is about 1 1/2" too long because the factory air box is physically narrower. the only issue i really had with the hvi hose is the valve has to be turned a certain way to not hit the hood as you can see from my photos if you place the valve in the proper factory orientation it will impact the hood when closed.
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So does it work fine with the mishimoto intake, if you move it around. And did you use the HVI hose?
 

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Alejandro123 put the inlet on his mishimoto. Maybe he can chime in with how fitment was.
Does it fit with the oem to mishimoto or the PRL one? Please let me know? Thanks mayne
 

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i was curious about the mishimoto intake fitting with the prl inlet pipe and stock hose but the issue is the stock hose is about 1 1/2" too long because the factory air box is physically narrower. the only issue i really had with the hvi hose is the valve has to be turned a certain way to not hit the hood as you can see from my photos if you place the valve in the proper factory orientation it will impact the hood when closed.
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Does it work with mishimoto air intake or no. And if it does what one should I get oem or HVI? I have mishimoto air intake. And want the inlet From PRL
 


 


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