Mishimoto 2022+ WRX Front Mount Intercooler Kit BK Core MWBK Pipes

If you're looking to get more out of your 2022-2025 Subaru WRX, especially if you're building it for track days or spirited driving, upgrading the intercooler is a smart move. This front-mount intercooler kit from Mishimoto is designed to replace your stock unit, which can struggle with heat soak under demanding conditions. By placing a larger core in the front bumper grille, it gets maximum airflow to keep your engine's intake air cooler.

This kit features a substantial 4-inch thick core and end tanks that Mishimoto optimized using CFD analysis. They also included high-flow pipes that are matched to the intercooler's inlet and outlet sizes. In testing, this setup resulted in outlet temperatures that were only about 10 degrees warmer than the outside air, even on the stock tune. This means your engine is getting denser air, which helps prevent knock and allows the turbo to make more consistent power. Mishimoto reports a pressure drop of only 1.5 PSI across the intercooler, meaning less of your turbo's boost is wasted.

Mishimoto designed this kit for a clean installation without needing to cut into your car's bumper or body panels. It retains the factory side impact bars and even includes a new bumper support bar that keeps the factory tow hook mounting points. They also provide a washer fill neck relocation kit, making maintenance easier and keeping the engine bay looking tidy. This kit is a solid choice if you're ready to move beyond the limitations of the stock intercooler and want dependable performance gains.