Initial Dyno Testing for the L15 Platform We recently took to the dyno for initial testing of our PRL 1.5T Drop In Turbo for the L15 platform. While the 10th and 11th generation Civic use different cylinder head designs, the drop in turbos themselves share the exact same specifications. Both...
PRL Motorsports Drop-in Panel Air Filters for New Ford and Toyota Truck Platforms
New PRL Motorsports Drop In Panel Filters are now available for select Ford and Toyota truck platforms. Designed as replacements for disposable OEM paper filters, these panel filters install directly into the factory airbox and maintain the fitment and reliability of the factory intake system. Unlike single use paper filters that...
PRL Motorsports Is Entering an Exciting New Chapter
We’re excited to share an important update with the PRL Motorsports community. PRL Motorsports is officially becoming part of Engineered Performance Technologies (EPT). This marks a major step forward for our brand and allows us to continue building on what matters most to you: precision engineering, proven performance, and products...
PRL's FL5 Intercooler Testing: Tube-and-Fin vs. Bar-and-Plate vs. OEM
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Our Testing For our FL5 intercooler testing, we conducted a controlled, same-day comparison between the OEM intercooler, our existing PRL bar-and-plate intercooler, and our new PRL tube-and-fin intercooler. Ambient temperatures remained steady in the mid-70s°F. Testing focused on how each intercooler behaves under continuous, high-load conditions; specifically, how quickly they...
PRL FL5 Wing Delete: Clean Looks, Smart Engineering
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We've seen countless posts from FL5 Type R owners removing their wings, only to uncover an unsightly, rough-cut opening in the plastic hatch. Finally, FL5 owners have a clean, reversible solution that lets them run a wingless look without leaving exposed holes or swapping to a different hatch. We are...
Meet the New PRL Tube-and-Fin Intercooler for FL5 Civic Type R & DE5 Integra Type S
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Why another Intercooler? Don’t you guys already make an awesome intercooler for the FL5/DE5? Yes we do! We’re incredibly proud of that intercooler, but we’ve heard the community asking for a tube and fin intercooler, so we listened, and we wanted to bring the best “no compromises” intercooler to market. Our goal...
PRL Motorsports Titanium Turbo Inlet Pipe for the 2019–2025 Acura RDX
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The Acura RDX is known for its balance of performance, refinement, and everyday drivability. Yet under the hood, there are areas where factory design decisions limit potential. One of the most overlooked components is the turbo inlet system. Built largely from plastic and rubber, the OEM setup suffers from restrictive...
The Cobra Cold Air Intake Now Available for the 11th Gen Civic Si
Ever since the release of the 11th Gen Civic Si, one question kept landing in our inbox: "When are you bringing the Cobra Intake to the 11th Gen?" You asked, we delivered. Introducing the PRL Cobra Cold Air Intake System for the 2022–2025 Honda Civic Si 1.5T, a direct-fit, true cold...
PRL Motorsports' New Ford F-150 Intercooler and Intake Systems
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PRL Motorsports is proud to announce a bold step forward: our entry into the Ford truck market. For the first time ever, America’s best-selling truck, the Ford F-150, now has access to PRL’s engineering expertise with the release of our new intercooler and intake systems. This launch marks the beginning...
New Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Kits Are Here
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Where Power Meets Precision The wait is over. PRL's Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe Kits for the 10th and 11th Gen Civic 1.5T, FK8 Civic Type-R, CR-V 1.5T, and Integra 1.5T are officially available and ready to ship. Designed as a direct replacement for the restrictive factory inlet tract, these...
PRL F-150 Intake & Intercooler: Dyno-Proven Power Gains You Can Feel
In Part 1 of this series, we shared some big news: PRL Motorsports is expanding beyond the Honda and Acura world and entering the truck market—starting with the powerhouse that is the Ford F-150. Today, we’re diving into our initial test results for the two flagship products leading this charge:...
Precision Stopping: PRL’s New Brake Calipers Are Here
Overview Brake calipers are easily one of the most important elements of your build. When you're pushing through a fast corner or slowing down from a spirited on-ramp pull, your calipers are doing the work to clamp pressure, control friction, and keep you planted. So, when PRL set out to...