{"product_id":"process-west-top-mount-intercooler-core-black-pwtmic00b","title":"Process West Top Mount Intercooler Core - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe goal for the Process West Top Mount Intercooler was simple. Engineer the best-performing aftermarket top-mount on the market. By studying the common failures in the aftermarket, like poor ducting and inefficient core thickness, we built a cooling solution that sets a new standard for the Subaru platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis TMIC does not include a splitter, though we strongly recommend running one. See our other models that include vehicle-specific splitters.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess West 90mm intercooler core\u003cbr\u003eHigh-flow moulded silicone Y-pipe\u003cbr\u003eMounting hardware and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal core thickness: 90mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany competitors push 114mm (4.5\") cores on a \"bigger is better\" pitch. For a top-mount, where air has to make a sharp 90 degree turn through a bonnet scoop, too much thickness just creates resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur design uses a 90mm (3.5\") core. The air breathes through the core instead of hitting a wall. The result is lower outlet temps and more consistent power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-flow silicone Y-pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard aftermarket Y-pipes often push air unevenly, favouring one side of the core. Our custom-moulded silicone Y-pipe is built for even charge-air distribution across the entire entry tank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDyno testing is notoriously hard for top-mounts due to limited scoop airflow. Even so, back-to-back testing on our '05 WRX against the factory unit returned clear gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 115.5kW, up from the factory 107.5kW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal control: the PW unit peaked at 51 degrees C in static dyno conditions, against 66 degrees C for the stock unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder three back-to-back runs to simulate heavy load, factory outlet temps climbed to 84 degrees C. The Process West unit stayed far more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOut on the road is the real test. During spirited mountain driving, the stock intercooler peaked at 72 degrees C and kept climbing, with a noticeable loss of liveliness. The Process West system never exceeded 43 degrees C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Process West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47901171253474,"sku":"PWTMIC00B","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/6550\/8578\/files\/PWTMIC00B.png?v=1781593018","url":"https:\/\/shop.revzone.com.au\/products\/process-west-top-mount-intercooler-core-black-pwtmic00b","provider":"Revzone Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}