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Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler Kit (2015+)
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Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler Kit (2015+)
Key Features
- Direct fit for the 2015-2021 Subaru WRX
- Will not fit right-hand drive (RHD) models unless the washer fluid bottle is removed or relocated
- 3.5" Thick intercooler design optimized for maximum flow
Here at Mishimoto, we've decided to expand our line of 2015-2021 WRX parts. Designed for applications that demand the greatest airflow and cooling capabilities, the Mishimoto 2015-2021 WRX Front-Mount Intercooler Kit provides your 2015-2021 WRX with the ability to make the most horsepower and torque possible. This 2015-2021 WRX intercooler was designed with a large 28 intercooler core that provides the maximum cooling capability without excessive pressure drops that wear out any turbocharger over time. The Mishimoto 2015-2021 WRX front-mount intercooler features smooth cast end tanks that are CFD tested for maximum airflow with no sharp walls or bends from cut-and-weld end tanks that disrupt airflow. The intercooler provides the best airflow and heat-exchange properties for those time-attack laps, or a 10-second blast down the quarter-mile.
The Mishimoto Subaru WRX Front-Mount Intercooler also features four mandrel-bent aluminium pipes for optimum airflow. The hot-side pipes are 5.7 cm in diameter to keep airflow velocities high, giving your car an instant response without the excessive throttle lag that plagues many front-mount intercooler designs. The hot-side pipe also features a CNC-machined flange for a leak-free connection to the turbo. The cold side of the system features 6.35 cm to 6.9 cm mandrel-bent aluminium tubing for maximum airflow and to match the diameter of your throttle body.
This 2015-2021 WRX front-mount intercooler kit contains everything needed for a worry-free installation, including an application-specific crash bar that both supports the intercooler and mounts to existing points on the vehicle. No cutting of the front bumper or drilling is required to install the crash bar and intercooler. The kit includes all necessary mounting brackets, including a new bracket for the air intake. Our 2015-2021 WRX front-mount intercooler kit also includes every coupler and clamp you need for a clean install, and complements the Mishimoto Subaru WRX Performance Air Intake for added cooling power.
Mishimoto tested this WRX intercooler on our Stage 2 265 whp 2015-2021 WRX to find significant drops in AITs (air intake temperatures), and it has also been flow tested to over 600 whp! The 2015-2021 WRX front-mount intercooler kit is available with either a Sleek Silver or Stealth Black cooler and, like all our 2015-2021 WRX parts, includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty, ensuring superior Products quality and craftsmanship.
Worried that paint reduces performance? Check out our Painted Intercooler Engineering Report to learn how we debunked that myth!
More Information
| Applications | 2015-2021 Subaru WRX |
|---|---|
| Engine Codes | FA20DIT |
| Chassis Codes | VA |
| Note |
This kit does not fit with fog light equipped vehicles
Mishimoto recommends that this intercooler kit, not be used with the stock ECU programming. It is highly recommended that the customer be able to retune the vehicle's ECU after installing the intercooler kit. Power gains will vary depending on the size of the turbo, exhaust system, fuel system, and type of ECU tune that is applied to the vehicle. This kit is rated for approximately 600 whp during normal operating conditions. Maximum horsepower potential will be near 700 whp. Exceeding these horsepower or pressure limits could require a custom-size front-mount intercooler. This front-mount intercooler kit will not fit with the Mishimoto 2015+ WRX oil cooler kit This front-mount intercooler kit will not fit with the Mishimoto 2015+ WRX oil cooler kitThis kit is not compatible with some air-oil separator kits. |
| Maximum Recommended Boost Pressure (PSI) | 30 |
| Maximum Recommended Horsepower | 600 |
| Overall Length (in) | 37.7 |
| Overall Height (in) | 8.6 |
| Overall Width (in) | 5.4 |
| Core Type | Bar-and-Plate |
| Core Thickness (in) | 3.5 |
| Core Length (in) | 28 |
| Core Height (in) | 8.05 |
| Inlet (in) | 2.45 |
| Outlet (in) | 2.75 |
Who you are buying from
You are buying from a drift team, not a warehouse.
Our founder competes himself in his own drift E46. Our team build and race the same platforms you drive and work on, and our sponsored drivers chase championships on the same parts we sell worldwide.
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We have already broken it for you.
Our founder, a full team of sponsored drivers, and hundreds of other drivers worldwide are out competing on this stuff in drift and rally. When we tell you a part is good, the part is good. It has already been put to the test.
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Chassis codes, spring rates, angle kit clearances, clutch ratings. Send us the car and what you want it to do. The answer comes from someone who has run that setup, not someone reading a product sheet.
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“Conor is a top man very helpful and always replies to any questions you have about his products.”
Ryan, 12 Jan 2025
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Ordered before 1pm, fitted this weekend.
In-stock parts ordered before 1pm are dispatched the same day. UK and Ireland typically arrive next morning, worldwide as quick as three days. Times do vary, but that can mean the part is on the car within a few days and she is back out blasting the roads by the weekend.
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“Ordered at 9am received at 9am the following day! A company that do as they say, provide great parts at great prices and actually deliver in 24hrs.”
James, 14 Jan 2025
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The questions you were about to open a chat about.
How do I know it will fit my car?
Send us your chassis code or your reg in the chat and we will confirm before you spend anything. If you order and it turns out to be the wrong part, we swap it.
“Had a mix up with the item description (order wrong part) they was quick to email me and see what part I was meant to order and substituted it for no extra cost!”
Bradley Page, verified customer, 31 Jan 2025
When will it actually arrive?
In stock and ordered before 1pm, it leaves the same day. UK and Ireland is usually next day, occasionally 1 to 3 days. Europe 1 to 5 days, rest of world 3 to 5 days on express.
If something is not in stock, we will email you right away with an ETA and any available substitutes. On the rare occasion it does not work out, we will happily refund your order.
Will I get stung for customs or import VAT?
No. The price you pay on our website is what it will cost to be delivered to your door. You will not receive any surprise surcharges after ordering.
What if I change my mind?
30 days on all stock items, full refund on the parts. If you ordered the wrong thing we will help you get to the right one for as little money as possible. We have been there.
What warranty do I get?
Everything on our website is covered by the standard manufacturer's warranty.
If you ever need to claim, we fight your corner. We will do everything in our power to make sure you are looked after, rather than leaving you to argue with a manufacturer on your own.
Can I pay it off over a few months?
Yes. Klarna and Shop Pay Finance are both at checkout, so you can spread it without putting the build on hold.
Can I just ask someone what to buy?
That is the bit we are actually good at. We run our own race team and workshop, so you are talking to someone who has fitted it, broken it, and fitted it again. Hit the chat and tell us what the car is doing and what you want it to do.
