Mishimoto 08-14 Subaru WRX Top-Mount Intercooler Kit - Powder Coated Black & Blue Hoses

If you're looking to keep intake air temperatures down on your 2008-2014 Subaru WRX, especially if you're running higher boost levels or have made other modifications, this Mishimoto top-mount intercooler kit is a solid choice. The factory intercooler can struggle with heat soak, and its plastic end tanks can even fail under pressure above 18psi. Mishimoto spent a lot of time designing and testing this unit to make sure it performs well whether you're driving on the street or hitting the track.

This intercooler features a dense bar-and-plate core that's 3.75 inches thick, giving it a total volume of 584 cubic inches. This larger volume and the specific fin pitch help it transfer heat away from the intake charge much more effectively than stock. Mishimoto's testing showed a 12-degree Fahrenheit drop in intake temperatures, along with a small but noticeable gain of 6 horsepower and 8 lb-ft of torque on a stock vehicle. The end tanks are made from cast aluminum and are TIG-welded to the core for a strong, reliable connection that can handle increased boost. This kit is designed to support vehicles from stock up to around 400 wheel horsepower.

Installation is straightforward and doesn't require any permanent modifications to your engine bay, often taking less than 30 minutes. Mishimoto includes a new turbo-to-intercooler O-ring gasket and a silicone throttle-body coupler to make sure you have everything needed for a clean install and reliable service for years to come. The kit comes with blue silicone hoses and a black powder-coated finish on the intercooler itself.