The K&N 69-1505TWR is a cold-air intake built around a mandrel-bent aluminum tube and an oversized oiled-cotton filter, and the kit replaces the factory air filter and intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. Compared with a simple drop-in filter, the full tube-and-filter layout is what the manufacturer relies on for its power claims. The manufacturer's product page states the system is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque. On one 2018 Type R, the manufacturer's dyno figures show 305.0 hp at 6,122 RPM after installation, an estimated 12.6 hp gain, with torque rising from 254.6 to 274.0 lb-ft. Because those numbers come from a single test car, treat them as estimates rather than guarantees for every build. The kit is engineered to incorporate factory mounting points and the factory mass air sensor.
Search terms for this part include 69-1505TWR Typhoon intake, FK8 Civic Type R cold air intake, and 2017-2018 Type R 2.0L turbo intake upgrade. The manufacturer's install content targets the 2017 and 2018 Honda Civic Type R 2.0L L4 fuel injection models, but the product page lists a wider 2017-2020 range, so confirm your VIN-level fitment with K&N before ordering. The product is not legal for sale or use in California. For DIY work, the manufacturer says installation can typically be completed in 90 minutes or less, and requires only simple hand tools. Detailed instructions are included in your kit, and installation videos for many vehicles are available on the K&N website.
The manufacturer's product page lists a 2017-2020 Civic Type R application, but its install-focused content is written for 2017-2018 models. Confirm your exact year and VIN with K&N before ordering.
Per the manufacturer, the system is engineered to incorporate the factory mass air sensor, so the stock MAF sensor is retained.
No. The manufacturer states this product is not legal for sale or use in California.
Per the manufacturer, this is a manageable weekend job for a home mechanic. It typically takes about 90 minutes or less and requires only simple hand tools. The kit reuses the factory mounting points, so you are not drilling or fabricating brackets. Follow the step-by-step sheet packed with the kit, and check the K&N website for installation videos before you start, especially for the mass air sensor connection and heat shield placement.
