{"product_id":"overtake-top-mount-intercooler-subaru-2015-2021-wrx-2014-2018-forester-xt","title":"OVERTAKE Top Mount Intercooler - Subaru 2015-2021 WRX, 2014-2018 Forester XT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe factory \u003cstrong\u003eSubaru\u003c\/strong\u003e top-mount intercooler on the \u003cstrong\u003e15-21 WRX and 14-18 Forester XT\u003c\/strong\u003e was built to a stock power target. The tube-and-fin core is easy to damage on the road, undersized for what the FA20DIT actually runs, and the hood scoop opens wider than the OEM piece uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOVERTAKE Top Mount Intercooler\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces it with a substantially larger all-aluminum bar-and-plate core, cast aluminum end tanks, and a dual splitter that captures the full hood scoop opening the OEM piece leaves unused. A larger outlet \u003cstrong\u003eend tank\u003c\/strong\u003e volume and a straight replacement for the OEM's complex outlet coupler round out the assembly. Fits stock charge pipes and stock intake manifold. \u003cstrong\u003eNo tune required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Upgrade to the OVERTAKE VA TMIC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBar-and-plate construction, dual splitters, and a reshaped outlet path give the TMIC more thermal capacity, sharper throttle response, and a simpler install: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Ambient Distribution Across the Core\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower Peak Intake Air Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Air Captured Through the Hood Scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Outlet End Tank for Tip-In Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar-and-Plate Core, Substantially Larger than OEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louvered ambient fins, serrated charge fins, more thermal capacity than the OEM tube-and-fin, engineering datalog shows 10-15°F outlet where stock reads 25-35°F at the same boost and inlet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper and Lower Splitter Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper splitter uses the full hood scoop opening the OEM piece leaves unused. Lower splitter directs ambient air to the top of the core where the OEM piece under-fed it. Both splitters CNC cut, CNC bent, riveted for assembly rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Outlet End tank Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e More air on tap when you get into the throttle, smoother pressure transition at tip-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Outlet Coupler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the complex OEM coupler shape for an easier install and a cleaner path to the throttle body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast Aluminum End Tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC machined and welded to a soldered, pressure-tested core, leak-tight assembly and a finished look under the hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock-Location Install:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slotted OEM bushing mounts, fits factory charge pipes and intake manifold, upgraded outlet coupler simplifies the throttle body connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all other factors the same, the OVERTAKE Top Mount Intercooler was able to maintain ~15°F lower peak intake air temperatures when compared to the factory intercooler. 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