Thank you for the video. It helped a lot in getting me ready to do mine. I got the PRL in black. I have a '22 and there were little screws attaching the air dam to the bumper. No one showed that in their "how-to." PRL did NOT supply instructions like I've seen others do. The intercooler installed well and I lined up the "arrow" on the charge hose about where it was previously. The biggest "issue" I had was hooking back up the fog/parking sensor connectors. I forgot and did the drivers side after the bumper was on. Started it and got a "Brake System" warning. I figured it would go away since it's done it before. Finally remembered that I didn't hook up the passenger connector. Bone head move for sure. Still waiting on the PRL intake and Phearable programed KTuner.
I have 2019 2.0 sport, flashed back ktuner earlier this evening with stage 2. I have RV6 catless Downpipe, PRL Front pipe , PRL HVI. Xmas lights on dash went away after first flash and driving few miles. Worked great all week. Came last monday, Got PRL intercooler installed at a shop. Everything seemed fine leaving the shop. About 30 min later all lights on dash come on. Car seems to still be driving fine. Pull off next exit and stop. All lights including tpms, ACC, lane assist, brake system were on. Don’t recall seeing CEL tho. Anyhow I reflashed same tune from the unit. Drove for about 10 min, all lights cleared except for Assisted Cruise Control, lane mitigation and brake system. Ktuner does not list any error codes in the menu. I have yet to disconnect battery or clean the front sensor above the bumper, haven’t flashed back to stock yet. If lights are still on but my car seems to function normally, should I just keep driving until it clears on it’s own? Could the techs at the shop have done something to the front sensor while installing intercooler ?Thanks!
Has the lights cleared? They should after a bit of driving and turning the car off and on a couple times. If they haven’t, there’s something wrong. My guess is that they may have not hooked up the front sensor, or worse.
Glad to hear that you like the video 👍. It’s a good habit to get into, to disconnect the negative battery terminal whenever you’re working with, or unplugging any electrical connections.
2021 Accord Sport 2.0 -- I had to remove the plastic plugs, NOT that hold the coloured bumper onto the black piece underneath, but the next line behind, that hold the two black plastic pieces together. So the whole coloured front of the car comes off, along with the first layer of the black underneath. This wasn't obvious form any of the videos I watched and may have been a change with the 2021 model year.
Thanks for another informative video! Me and a friend are going to put my PRL intercooler on tomorrow so this vid came at the PERFECT time. Keep up the great content Chad! Also any plans for flex fuel in the near future?
@@TheLemonFactor FYI - PRL is updating the kits in the upcoming months to include different hoses. They issued a statement regarding the current ones. I was going to buy the upgraded PTFE lines but they don't make the smaller one for the Accord. When I reached out they gave me all this info...
Good to know 👍. I do remember seeing something about this several weeks ago 🤔. Hopefully when the time comes to install, I’ll be able to get the upgraded lines.
@@TheLemonFactor Yes sure thing! From your experiences with Mishimoto, did they process the points earned from your previous purchases? I am looking to utilize them for the intercooler.
Great video my man I got the this Intercooler coming In this week such a good and helpful video been watching you since day one I wanna do the kuro turbo next but seems like it's a monster to try and put the power down
Thanks for your continued support 👍. The Kuro is a great turbo upgrade, with very linear power delivery! The only real issue is traction from a dig, which isn’t surprising given its a fwd car with no lsd 🤷♂️
I did the PRL, thanks for the video as PRL had the wrong instructions on their site. I have a 2.0T manual and it seems slower to spool now, should this cause any noticable lag? PRL intake and Ktuner S1. Thanks all!
@@TheLemonFactor Your bumper has the circles for the sensors. And it's standard on Touring. The only plug on the back side of the bumper was only for the fog light?
Sorry, my bad - I was totally confused 🫤. This is the only wire clip that I had to disconnect on either side, so most likely it was part of the same set of wires.
I was going to buy prl for sure but after looking at the mishimoto one, it seems more tempting, IMPATIENTLY waiting for the results video to order either one!!!!!!!!!! Also can you do the dyno runs with the phearable stage 3 tume on and off the car?! If both cant be done then i would say doing it with the phearable and then comparing it to when the stock intercooler was on phearable results cuz stock isn’t going to be as much fun!!!!
I got the black mishimoto one to match my car and boy am I happy with it! It does the job and you can hear the turbo better and the throttle is more responsive.
@DesiOasis - either intercooler will work just fine, and be a huge improvement from the OEM 👍. Checkout the channel playlist as I have dyno’d the car with just the Phearable Stage 3, then again, with the PRL HVI, and will soon release the dyno results that now includes the intercooler 😉
I understand you wanted to show the entire process from bumper off to bumper on but if you are comparing the performance of 2 intercoolers would you not want to leave the bumper off to avoid breaking anymore clips and so you can also swap intercoolers easier as well?
@@TheLemonFactor Apologies, I watched the follow-up videos and see you decided to stick with the Mishimoto, originally thinking you were comparing performance of the 2 which means each one would need installed.
Oh, gotcha 👍. I’m not testing both as I don’t believe there’s an a way (that I have) in order to effectively conduct an apples to apple comparison between the two 🫤. I do believe that both intercoolers will be much more efficient than the OEM.
Yeah no. I’m still not confident enough to do this. I’d break shit. I can change your brakes, tires, spark plugs, oil, and that’s about it. Still cool and I enjoy your channel.
I did not run into any problems following the install. Be very careful with the front sensor during the install and make sure you reattach it the exact same way you found it, and you should be fine 👍
i really like the honda CIVIC cover. u know that company u linked to get it from there still on back order for that product 😫 i like how that intercooler looks. can’t wait for the next video to see how u it performs (maybe it’s in my WATCH LIST) ☺️
The Mishimoto intercooler has been performing quite well 😁. Aftermarket INTERCOOLER - DYNO TESTED! // 10th Gen (2018+) Honda Accord ua-cam.com/video/vmTfJwGCHKw/v-deo.html
Thank you for the video. It helped a lot in getting me ready to do mine. I got the PRL in black. I have a '22 and there were little screws attaching the air dam to the bumper. No one showed that in their "how-to." PRL did NOT supply instructions like I've seen others do. The intercooler installed well and I lined up the "arrow" on the charge hose about where it was previously. The biggest "issue" I had was hooking back up the fog/parking sensor connectors. I forgot and did the drivers side after the bumper was on. Started it and got a "Brake System" warning. I figured it would go away since it's done it before. Finally remembered that I didn't hook up the passenger connector. Bone head move for sure. Still waiting on the PRL intake and Phearable programed KTuner.
I’m glad that the install video was helpful 👍. Let me know what you think of the Phearable tune - I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it 😉
I ended up ordering the Mishimoto yesterday. Glad you put the PRL side by side. Thx
Hopefully this video will help with your install 👍. Glad you found the comparison video helpful 😁
Where did you order from you have a link by any chance?
@@juniormorales4762 vivid racing
I ordered mine directly from Mishimoto. I also gave a link in the description where you can order it from Amazon 👍
I bought and had the PRL HV air input installed. Noticed some performance improvement at +4K rpm over OEM Air
James, have you seen the video of the PRL Dyno Tested...ua-cam.com/video/8dXiV9oWWq4/v-deo.html
Awesome. Can't wait for your driving impressions and a dyno
Dyno is coming up 😉
I have 2019 2.0 sport, flashed back ktuner earlier this evening with stage 2. I have RV6 catless Downpipe, PRL Front pipe , PRL HVI. Xmas lights on dash went away after first flash and driving few miles. Worked great all week. Came last monday, Got PRL intercooler installed at a shop. Everything seemed fine leaving the shop. About 30 min later all lights on dash come on. Car seems to still be driving fine. Pull off next exit and stop. All lights including tpms, ACC, lane assist, brake system were on. Don’t recall seeing CEL tho. Anyhow I reflashed same tune from the unit. Drove for about 10 min, all lights cleared except for Assisted Cruise Control, lane mitigation and brake system. Ktuner does not list any error codes in the menu. I have yet to disconnect battery or clean the front sensor above the bumper, haven’t flashed back to stock yet. If lights are still on but my car seems to function normally, should I just keep driving until it clears on it’s own? Could the techs at the shop have done something to the front sensor while installing intercooler ?Thanks!
Has the lights cleared? They should after a bit of driving and turning the car off and on a couple times. If they haven’t, there’s something wrong. My guess is that they may have not hooked up the front sensor, or worse.
Amazing video i heard you need to disconnect the battery and reconnect it when your done is that true?
Glad to hear that you like the video 👍. It’s a good habit to get into, to disconnect the negative battery terminal whenever you’re working with, or unplugging any electrical connections.
2021 Accord Sport 2.0 --
I had to remove the plastic plugs, NOT that hold the coloured bumper onto the black piece underneath, but the next line behind, that hold the two black plastic pieces together. So the whole coloured front of the car comes off, along with the first layer of the black underneath. This wasn't obvious form any of the videos I watched and may have been a change with the 2021 model year.
Thanks for another informative video! Me and a friend are going to put my PRL intercooler on tomorrow so this vid came at the PERFECT time. Keep up the great content Chad! Also any plans for flex fuel in the near future?
Thank you! I hope your install goes well 👍. As a matter of fact I did just purchase the PRL Flex Fuel Kit 😎
@@TheLemonFactor sick I am impatiently waiting haha, again thanks for the great content!
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@@TheLemonFactor FYI - PRL is updating the kits in the upcoming months to include different hoses. They issued a statement regarding the current ones. I was going to buy the upgraded PTFE lines but they don't make the smaller one for the Accord. When I reached out they gave me all this info...
Good to know 👍. I do remember seeing something about this several weeks ago 🤔. Hopefully when the time comes to install, I’ll be able to get the upgraded lines.
Great content. Getting the Mishimoto soon. Your previous video really helped decide which of the 2 to get. Thanks! Keep up with the content.
Awesome, and thanks for your support! Don’t forget to grab the 5% discount from the Mishimoto website 👍
@@TheLemonFactor Yes sure thing! From your experiences with Mishimoto, did they process the points earned from your previous purchases? I am looking to utilize them for the intercooler.
Honestly, I totally forgot to even try….🫤
@@TheLemonFactor No worries. I stack the points with the 5% discount code. Looking forward to your dyno on the M intercooler.
Great video my man I got the this Intercooler coming In this week such a good and helpful video been watching you since day one I wanna do the kuro turbo next but seems like it's a monster to try and put the power down
Thanks for your continued support 👍. The Kuro is a great turbo upgrade, with very linear power delivery! The only real issue is traction from a dig, which isn’t surprising given its a fwd car with no lsd 🤷♂️
Can you list the tools as my intercooler comes in tm😅😅 if you forgot totally fine, I’m just asking around chad, again great detailing on the install!
There’s actually not too many that are required. The video should call them out as they’re needed. Good luck with your install 👍
@@TheLemonFactor did you disconnect the battery? Rewatching it now
I did the PRL, thanks for the video as PRL had the wrong instructions on their site. I have a 2.0T manual and it seems slower to spool now, should this cause any noticable lag? PRL intake and Ktuner S1. Thanks all!
Great video. How did you disconnect the parking sensors?
Parking sensors?
The parking sensors on the front bumper. Did you have to disconnect them when you took off the bumper?
I did not have to as my car does not have that dealer installed option.
@@TheLemonFactor Your bumper has the circles for the sensors. And it's standard on Touring. The only plug on the back side of the bumper was only for the fog light?
Sorry, my bad - I was totally confused 🫤. This is the only wire clip that I had to disconnect on either side, so most likely it was part of the same set of wires.
The acura rdx is so similar to the accord. Do you think this Mishimoto would be compatible?
I was going to buy prl for sure but after looking at the mishimoto one, it seems more tempting, IMPATIENTLY waiting for the results video to order either one!!!!!!!!!! Also can you do the dyno runs with the phearable stage 3 tume on and off the car?! If both cant be done then i would say doing it with the phearable and then comparing it to when the stock intercooler was on phearable results cuz stock isn’t going to be as much fun!!!!
I got the black mishimoto one to match my car and boy am I happy with it! It does the job and you can hear the turbo better and the throttle is more responsive.
@DesiOasis - either intercooler will work just fine, and be a huge improvement from the OEM 👍. Checkout the channel playlist as I have dyno’d the car with just the Phearable Stage 3, then again, with the PRL HVI, and will soon release the dyno results that now includes the intercooler 😉
@Andrew - you definitely hear the turbo noises more 👍
@@TheLemonFactor yessir watched all of ur videos so far and the 10thgen community loves u😭
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Did you have to disconnect the parking sensors when removing bumper?
I understand you wanted to show the entire process from bumper off to bumper on but if you are comparing the performance of 2 intercoolers would you not want to leave the bumper off to avoid breaking anymore clips and so you can also swap intercoolers easier as well?
🤷♂️. Why am I swapping intercoolers?
@@TheLemonFactor Apologies, I watched the follow-up videos and see you decided to stick with the Mishimoto, originally thinking you were comparing performance of the 2 which means each one would need installed.
Oh, gotcha 👍. I’m not testing both as I don’t believe there’s an a way (that I have) in order to effectively conduct an apples to apple comparison between the two 🫤. I do believe that both intercoolers will be much more efficient than the OEM.
Do you know if that same intercooler will work for the 1.5t? It’s challenging to find fitting parts for my 10th gen 1.5 accord
I believe it’ll fit, but recommend that you reach out to PRL to confirm. It’s a great upgrade 👍
Yeah no. I’m still not confident enough to do this. I’d break shit. I can change your brakes, tires, spark plugs, oil, and that’s about it. Still cool and I enjoy your channel.
It’s really not all that bad.
Did u have problems with sensors not being accurate after installation
I did not run into any problems following the install. Be very careful with the front sensor during the install and make sure you reattach it the exact same way you found it, and you should be fine 👍
i really like the honda CIVIC cover. u know that company u linked to get it from there still on back order for that product 😫 i like how that intercooler looks. can’t wait for the next video to see how u it performs (maybe it’s in my WATCH LIST) ☺️
The Mishimoto intercooler has been performing quite well 😁. Aftermarket INTERCOOLER - DYNO TESTED! // 10th Gen (2018+) Honda Accord
ua-cam.com/video/vmTfJwGCHKw/v-deo.html
@@TheLemonFactor AAAHHHH, just added it to my WATCH LATER LIST ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ thank u mr lemon 🍋 ☺️ ☺️ ☺️
Let me know what you think!?!
what’s ur opinion on the charge pipe upgrades
I don’t think they’re going to do anything to increase power 🤷♂️
anyway you can do the MDX intercooler from graham rahal performance? its about double the size of the PRL. would too much intercooler cause lag?
You can use my 1.5 t 2020 accord for testing products lol in Los Angeles area lmk
Thank you. I appreciate your offer, however, logistically that would be challenging. 🤔
@@TheLemonFactor I thought you were in the are but it says Colorado on your plate no worries
No problem 👍😁
Thanks!
Daniel, many thanks to you! Your support of the channel is very much appreciated!
Will the PRL charge pipe kit fit with this mishimoto intercooler?
I don't see why it wouldn't.
@@TheLemonFactor Thanks! How come you didnt do the prl charge pipes?
Because I don’t believe that they will add any performance improvements.
With the PRL intercooler, we’re adjustments to ECU needed?
Stage 3 phearable supports as well as stage 2 ktuner
@James - you do not need to install a tune with an upgraded intercooler. 👍
@@TheLemonFactor Thank you
And all this for absolutely no reason or point...
Checkout the video in which we dyno test the Honda Accord with the new intercooler 😉