{"product_id":"overtake-top-mount-intercooler-2002-2007-wrx-2004-2021-sti","title":"Overtake Top Mount Intercooler 2002-2007 WRX\/2004-2021 STI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory Subaru top-mount intercooler on the 2002-2007 WRX and 2004-2021 STI was built to a stock power target. The tube-and-fin core is easy to damage on the road and undersized for what these cars actually run when driven hard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As air is pressurized by your turbo, it heats up, not because of the heat of the turbocharger, but because when they’re compressed, the atoms in the air are forced closer together and as a result, move faster and have more energy. That energy manifests itself as heat. The more heat that can be removed from the system, the denser the air becomes and that’s what helps eliminate pre-detonation, or ‘knock’, allowing for increased output from your system. Your OEM top-mounted intercooler (TMIC) does just fine at stock boost under normal use, but as soon as you start putting some real heat into it with higher boost or harder use, it heat-soaks beyond recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvertake's upgraded TMIC features precision-cast and CNC-machined end tanks and a bar-and-plate intercooler core that measures 19in x 7in x 3.75in.  Features like precision-case end tanks, CNC-milled flange surfaces, and five-ply silicone couplers for high strength and heat resistance make this a terrific kit.  \u003c\/span\u003eFollowing inspection, the intercooler end tanks are pressure tested, cleaned and sealed, so you can have a worry-free install. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is suitable for cars making up to 550 whp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from two color options: There's regular aluminum, or for a small additional charge, you can have it coated in black thermal dispersant coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit includes intercooler core, and install hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that this core is larger than the stock under-hood ducting and rubber gasket, so it will have to be modified or removed to make room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits all 2002-2007 Subaru WRX, 2004-2021 WRX STI, and 2004-2008 Forester XT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrimmSpeed","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum","offer_id":44342912581720,"sku":"15217SL","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44342912614488,"sku":"15217BK","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/9175\/files\/A10382BLK-overtake-top-mount-intercooler-04-21-sti-black-1.jpg?v=1783529240","url":"https:\/\/www.fastwrx.com\/products\/overtake-top-mount-intercooler-2002-2007-wrx-2004-2021-sti","provider":"FastWRX.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}