As part of our expanding Honda product range, AIRTEC Motorsport is proud to launch our aluminium cooling under tray for the Civic FK8 Type R.

When modifying these cars to increase power and torque, an unavoidable by-product is the additional heat level that’s transferred to the car’s cooling system. During sustained hard use, this can become a substantial issue, as coolant temperatures can increase enough to trigger the ECU’s safety features, reducing torque or even putting the car into a limp mode. As a result, we wanted to address the car’s entire cooling system, which included introducing extra venting to improve air flow within the engine bay.

Our solution to creating a direct replacement under tray in 2mm aluminium began with a full 3D scan of the vehicle’s underside to ensure a perfect fitment. As a result, it reuses all original mounting points with new stronger fixings supplied, offering improved strength and protection for the underside of the car.

More importantly, the large functional vents actively help to pull warm air from the back of the radiator, down under the engine and into the low-pressure area of the car below the under tray. This effectively creates an increased flow path within the engine bay to transfer heat out, helping to reduce engine running temperatures.

Designed to work on a standard car or even more effectively in conjunction with our soon to be released AIRTEC Motorsport gearbox cooler, the under tray is finished in a high-quality black powder coat finish, offering improved cooling effectiveness as well as strength and durability. 

What does an under tray do?
The under tray has three main purposes: to protect the underside of the vehicle from foreign objects flicking up and causing damage or accelerated wear. Secondly, to improve aerodynamics by creating a low pressure area as air accelerates past its smooth surface. This reduces drag, which works towards improving grip, handling as well as fuel efficiency.

Lastly, on performance models, the under tray often provides increased cooling by either venting cold air to, or extracting warm air from the engine bay. Therefore improving the strength, design, size and cooling effect can offer fantastic benefits.  

Features:

• Direct replacement for original Honda Civic FK8 Type under tray
• Effectively improves engine bay cooling due to functional vents
• Created from 3D scan and CAD software for perfect fitment
• Made from high-quality 2mm aluminium for increased strength
• Uses original mounting points with new stronger fixings supplied
• Comes in a durable black powder coat finish
• Fitting instructions included

AIRTEC part no: ATMSHON19