{"product_id":"process-west-top-mount-intercooler-w-shroud-for-2004-07-subaru-forester-xt-black","title":"Process West Top Mount Intercooler w\/ Shroud For 2004-07 Subaru Forester XT (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: Designed for use with the 2002 STi High-Flow Bonnet Scoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal for the Process West Top Mount Intercooler (TMIC) was simple: to engineer the best-performing aftermarket top-mount on the market. By analyzing common industry failures—such as poor ducting and inefficient core thickness—we have developed a cooling solution that sets a new standard for the Subaru platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Critical Factor: Proper Ducting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common mistake in the aftermarket is supplying a larger intercooler without the necessary ducting to support it. Installing a massive core while retaining the factory under-bonnet shroud is a waste of resources; the factory shroud simply cannot distribute air across the increased surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimised Core Thickness: 90mm vs. 114mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany competitors market 114mm (4.5\") cores based on the \"bigger is better\" philosophy. However, for a top-mount application where air must make a sharp 90-degree turn through a bonnet scoop, excessive thickness creates too much resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Design: We utilize a 90mm (3.5\") core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Result: This thickness allows the air to actually \"breathe\" through the core rather than hitting a wall of resistance. This results in lower outlet temperatures and more consistent power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Flow Silicone Y-Pipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard aftermarket Y-pipes often suffer from uneven air distribution, favoring one side of the intercooler. Our custom-molded silicone Y-pipe is designed for perfect charge-air distribution across the entire entry tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-World Street Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe true test happens on the road. During spirited mountain driving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock Intercooler: Temperatures peaked at 72°C and continued to rise, resulting in a noticeable loss of engine \"liveliness.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess West System: Despite aggressive driving, outlet temperatures never exceeded 43°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade to the Process West TMIC Kit to ensure your Forester XT stays cool, responsive, and reliable under any conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Process West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48062617878746,"sku":"PWTMIC09B","price":1022.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8623\/0234\/files\/pwfxt__89344.1779991343.1280.1280.jpg?v=1781531014","url":"https:\/\/www.iagperformance.com\/products\/process-west-top-mount-intercooler-w-shroud-for-2004-07-subaru-forester-xt-black","provider":"IAG Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}