Are top mount intercoolers good?
A top mount intercooler will be more efficient with airflow than a front-mounted, with the only reason being the shorter path from your turbochargers to intake. You’ll get air quicker and sooner, but don’t confuse this with lag, as it is pressurized.
Should I upgrade my intercooler WRX?
We’ve already established that the intercooler is a necessary upgrade on the WRX and STI. One of the reasons the TMIC is preferred is because it offers a huge bump in performance without taking away any of the response. With larger high flow intercoolers, you will always find a little more pressure drop.
Do you need a tune for a bigger top mount intercooler?
Upgrading the intercooler doesn’t require a tune.
Does a top mount intercooler add horsepower?
Do Intercoolers Add Horsepower? To put it simply: no, a turbo intercooler will not really add any horsepower to your car but it does influence it. More air equals more power, so to speak.
Can I put STI intercooler on WRX?
You can easily install the upgraded STI top-mount intercooler in your garage using basic tools. This procedure was documented on a stock 2004 WRX. You need the new intercooler, an STI Y-pipe and inlet elbow and a new gasket for the bypass or blow-off valve. …
Do I need a tune for front mount intercooler WRX?
Registered. yes, a fmic will change your MAF scaling and your a/f ratio’s. It definitely needs to be tuned.
Do you need a tune for tmic WRX?
You don’t NEED a custom tune for the STi TMIC. Your car will be able to adjust for the air density just do an ECU reset.
How much HP can an intercooler add?
The usual rule of thumb is to allow 6 to 7 square inches of internal intercooler flow area for every 100 hp of engine output, but this can increase by up to 40 percent with really dense internal fins.
Is a bigger intercooler better?
Adding a larger intercooler without any tuning will not really add any power, though. The charge air temperature will be lower resulting in denser air, but the larger intercooler can add a slight amount of drag which can somewhat negate any power gains.