Is a front mount intercooler better than a top mount?

Is a front mount intercooler better than a top mount?

The top mount intercooler has more space to breathe and this allows it’s cylinders to fire with less lag, and on the contrary, a front mount has considerably more distance to travel between both. While you won’t feel the difference when flooring it, the difference is noticeable with more advanced tools.

Is a top mount intercooler worth it?

If your goal is a fast street car/daily driver, a TMIC may be the better option for you. Even if you plan on building a dragster out of your WRX or STI, a top mount intercooler is still not a bad option. You can cool it back down after every pass so heat soak can be held at bay.

Can I mount intercooler upside down?

Agreed, nothing wrong with upside down. If the compressor outlet points down, the piping isn’t much longer.

What is tmic and FMIC?

Tmic is good for stock location turbos, pretty much all of them. You WILL heat soak much faster the larger you go in the stock location. FMIC is meant for rotated setups that are pushing >400whp and are utilizing a larger turbo to do so.

Is top mount or front mount better?

FMIC is the winner for track and racing. Having mentioned all that the vertical top mount or verticooler needs to get a mention. Sitting in the position of the top mount and sitting vertical as opposed to horizontal offering better airflow and somewhat reduced heat soak does provide a good compromise.

Does intercooler direction matter?

It doesn’t matter unless your using a same side intercooler. If your using a same side the top is the inlet and the bottom the outlet.

Do you need a tune for a front mount intercooler?

Registered. yes, a fmic will change your MAF scaling and your a/f ratio’s. It definitely needs to be tuned.

Does a new intercooler require a tune?

Nope. Upgrading the intercooler doesn’t require a tune.

Do I need a remap after intercooler?

no you do not need a remap when you install the IC, but a overall fueling/map check is reccomended..

What is the difference between front mount and top mount intercoolers?

The top mount intercooler has more space to breathe and this allows it’s cylinders to fire with less lag, and on the contrary, a front mount has considerably more distance to travel between both. While you won’t feel the difference when flooring it, the difference is noticeable with more advanced tools. Does a FMIC cool better than a TMIC?

Where is the intercooler located on a Subaru?

A top mount intercooler is located in arguably the hottest position on the car, right above the engine. Thoughtfully, Subaru gave their turbocharged cars a large scoop to take in fresh, cooler air while the vehicle is moving.

What kind of intercooler do I need for a turbo?

When running an aftermarket turbo, we recommend a FMIC to handle the extra heat discharged from the turbocharger. However, for most customers, the best bang for your buck is a TMIC Upgrade including charge pipes, designed to be a direct bolt in replacement for your 2015-2019 WRX intercooler.