(It would be shorter if we flipped the intake manifold around so the throttle body faced forward, but that's a discussion for another time.) With the older STI turbo layout, the plumbing runs for a front-mounted intercooler (FMIC) were pretty long, but on the 2015+ WRX the turbo is right at the front of the car, so the air piping isn't much longer than for the stock top-mounted intercooler. The air doesn't have to flow through any scoops or ducts and doesn't have to turn any corners. It gets 100% cold, fresh air blasted directly onto it, so cooling efficiency is maximized. ![]() In many ways, the front of the car is the best possible location for the intercooler. On the outside of the car, we installed some STI-style mirror turn signals, and an F1-style rear brake lamp. A TurboXS front-mounted intercooler lays the groundwork for future power increases. ![]() After a long period of no modifications, we made a few more changes to the WRX in the fall.
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