Best intercooler for a Hawkeye WRX looking for more power (350 ish)
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Hi all looking for intercooler advice. Start of next year I am looking to make a power upgrade new turbo, induction kit etc.
Ok I bought a sti intercooler off one of the guys on here however i am having doubts on if its the best type. Is there a difference between a sti Hawkeye intercooler and older models. the one i have is off a bug or blob (can post photo if needed)
Do i need a sti under tray and if so does it need to be from a Hawkeye ???
Thanks for any help you can offer didn’t want to waste rcm time with loads of questions, thanks again
Ok I bought a sti intercooler off one of the guys on here however i am having doubts on if its the best type. Is there a difference between a sti Hawkeye intercooler and older models. the one i have is off a bug or blob (can post photo if needed)
Do i need a sti under tray and if so does it need to be from a Hawkeye ???
Thanks for any help you can offer didn’t want to waste rcm time with loads of questions, thanks again
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The TMIC used on the MY06/07 (Hawkeye) WRX is not as bad as it looks, 340-350bhp is not out of the question with a suitable turbo plus exhaust, fuel pump, panel filter and remap.
As far as the newage STi intercooler goes there are 2 types - the bugeye/blobeye ones have 33 tubes whilst the hawkeye ones are slightly narrower with 29 tubes.
Andrew...
As far as the newage STi intercooler goes there are 2 types - the bugeye/blobeye ones have 33 tubes whilst the hawkeye ones are slightly narrower with 29 tubes.
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The STi hawkeye IC isn't as deep (front to back) as the 01-05 STis - something to do with the electric throttle body being bigger.
This may not have any relevance on fitting though.
I can't find any decreased cooling ability with the smaller IC even running at 380 hp - but then the scoop shape and IC undertray all have their part to play as a package.
Nick
This may not have any relevance on fitting though.
I can't find any decreased cooling ability with the smaller IC even running at 380 hp - but then the scoop shape and IC undertray all have their part to play as a package.
Nick
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