No problem for the CVT, just tune accordingly. We will be releasing some content with this turbo on a CVT car soon!
Anytime you upgrade the turbocharger on this platform, custom tuning is typically warranted. PRL does not include a tune.
The carbon intakes look great! But the performance gains are the same as plastic. Most of our customers do opt for the standard plastic model but if you want to step it up, now is a great time to save!
We also offer it in in gloss carbon as a TSP exclusive...
Are you sure it's going into limp mode, or just an error state? Errors on the dash while completing successful full power output dyno pulls are pretty typical.
PRL and 27WON are both great. Don't forget PRL's latest release for this platform, their Cobra intake.
https://www.twostepperformance.com/products/prl-motorsports-cobra-cold-air-intake-for-2022-honda-civic-1-5t-fe1-fl1
In the real world this is a pretty silly take. Looking back at the 10th gen Civic platform the step up to the Si from the 6MT Sport turbo model was as much about the LSD as any of the other performance improvements. The same thing carries over here, especially if you are thinking about tuning...
Zero correlation between fuel and wastegate actuator rattle.
Regardless, the rattle is "normal" and not something anyone will be able to address for you. In time you will learn to ignore it. :)
Mine arrived - broken. The "bottom floor" of the car broke, likely due to too much stress from where it was attached to the display box. I'm sure HRC will replace it for me, we will see.
To play devil's advocate here, I recently saw someone who's track day was ruined (hundreds of dollars gone and a day wasted) by a failed OEM expansion tank. No doubt that Honda/Acura should "fix it for good" - but sometimes it makes more sense to take care of things yourself.
For your application I'd recommend the option from PRL. HKS and PWR both make nice intercoolers as well but there would be no reason to expect a difference in performance for your use case.