Fitment Information:
Subaru WRX 2002-2007
Subaru STI 2004-2021
Forester XT 2004-2008 (04-05 Forester XT models will require an STI BOV and STI BOV recirculation hose)
Note: WRX and Forester XT models will need OEM STI or GrimmSpeed Y-Pipe Kit, available to purchase separately in either Red or Black.
So, you probably already know that you want an intercooler with maximum cooling and minimum restriction, but when it comes to selecting the right ‘man for the job’, we think it’s important to understand why. As air is pressurized by your turbo, it heats up, not because of the heat of the turbocharger, but because when they’re compressed, the atoms in the air are forced closer together and as a result, move faster and have more energy. That energy manifests itself as heat. The more heat we can remove from the system, the denser the air becomes and that’s what helps eliminate pre-detonation, or ‘knock’, allowing for increased output from your system. Your OEM TMIC does just fine at stock boost under normal use, but as soon as you start putting some real heat into it with higher boost or harder use, it heat-soaks beyond recovery.
Quick Specs:
- Thermal Dispersant Coating: Black
- Smooth End Tank Internal Contours – Designed for maximum flow
- Machined Throttle Body Connection – Tight, leak and trouble-free seal
- Machined Flange Faces and Internal Bores – Maximum pressure-tightness and unrestricted flow
- Permanent Mold End Tank Tooling and Casting – Allows much tighter tolerances and higher strength
- Stainless Steel Threaded Inserts – Prevent cross-threading or damaged threads
- High-Density, High-Flow Core – Optimizes heat transfer and minimizes flow restriction for turbo Subaru’s
- Cleaned, Inspected and Sealed Prior to Shipping – Prevent Motor Damage Due To Foreign Matter
Splitter and Y-pipe kit are NOT included.
Install Guide
PDF – Subaru 02-07 WRX, 04-21 STI, 04-08 Forester XT Top Mount Intercooler Install Instructions
VIDEO – Subaru 02-07 WRX, 04-21 STI, 04-08 Forester XT Top Mount Intercooler Install Instructions