Jubbly boy

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i'm thinking about upgrading the TMIC on my 2001 WRX, there are a couple of options the STI or a third party upgrade for example Subaru Impreza New Age Top Mount Intercooler --- Japspeed Performance Parts

the japspeed one would require some mods while the STI one should be a straight swap what would be the better option?

Jubbly boy

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i have the PPP fitted and in the process of getting the up-pipe removed and the sports cat down pipe fitted will i get a noticeable improvement in power with a bigger TMIC?

uk300scoob

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wont notice much difference until the car is remapped for the mods done to it

Jubbly boy

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what is the water spray and how does it work?

joz8968

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It cools down the surface of the IC by a fine spray of water directed onto the IC core (by means of a reservoir bottle, pump, plumbing and jet nozzle). It is controlled in-car by an on-dash manual and/or automatic electric switch, wired to the pump.

The incredibly fast-reacting latent heat absorption/evaporation properties of water means that the intake Air Charge Temp (ACT) can be significantly slashed for short periods, helping prevent det and increasing power at strategic periods during a drive.

Tidgy

unless you've got an uprated turbo, injectors etc then i wouldn't bother touching the top mount, wont make any noticable difference.

if your gonna upgrade the turbo etc then front mount is the way to go.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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STi version is a very good i/c. Only worth uprgading when you do away with the TD04 though.