v2 wrx intercooler question
 

is there much difference betwenn the v2 wrx intercooler verses the v2 sti intercooler.

reason i ask i just bought a 6k ecu which i plan to use and want to upgrade intercooler. dont want/need front mount want to keep it standard ish.

i understand they are super rare but im in no rush.

thanks.

Think there is bugger all difference apart from the colour.
I ran a 6K ecu on a wrx TMIC and it was fine.

Stick a newage top mount on.

the version 1 and 2 sti intercooler has a larger end rear tank and a silicone and alloy inlet pipe instead of the corrugated plastic one.

Iv got a v2 sti intercooler and i say its a better version than my standard wrx intercooler (both slanty type)

It doesn't fit on a version 2 due to shape of the 1 & 2 inlet manifold.

You can fit a modified version 4 but you have to trim down the throttle body or source an ARC one.I had an ARC and I found it to be a very good bit of kit.

anyone know where i could get one, they do pop up on ebay but are rare. ive just bought a 6k ecu so should work well with this.

ARC intercoolers are a really good upgrade for V1/2 GC8's :)

Don't waste your time and money on an STi one as there is very little difference if any tbh. I've had both and I couldn't see any difference and the y pipe has nothing to add in terms of cooling :)

This is mine. The important differences are the thickness of the bars and quality of the fins. In addition the tank capacity is larger. It's never going to be a FMIC, but at c.300+ it's fine for a modified mapped road car :) I use mine on track with the ARC but you do need to limit how many laps you run before coming in. With a FMIC this isn't such a concern :)

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thanks 53. what strutbrace is that??

the arc intercoolers- any modding required to fit??

thanks.