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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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i want to get an intercooler but i dunno which one to get. should i get a top mount how many hp can a top mount hold
Old Sep 21, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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If you have the stock turbo you should get the STi tmic. On an upgraded turbo I would get a front mount like the perrin or aps. The tmic will only give you a few horses and will mostly be topend, but the fmic will support almost anything you want.
Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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intercooler?

hello, what if any mods do you currently have? +1 with the STI TMIC, if you have the stock turbo. just the intercooler alone will not create a big jump in hp. save your ca$h on the intercooler for now and get up-pipe and TBE. i have the STI TMIC and love it
Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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if i do a front mount i can't have the fog lights. i do plan on upgrading the turbo
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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i think the only for 02-03 year cant have the fog lights
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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some fmic's allow u to keep your fogs
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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what turbo are you planning to upgrade to? A TMIC would be adequate for any IHI turbo (~400hp)
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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which front mount can i keep the fogs with i dunno what turbo im gettin i want one that i can get 600 hp from
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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What are you looking for in your car and what are you interests (i.e. a quick street car, drag, auto-x, etc...)? And if you get a front mount you can keep you fogs depending on which one you get.
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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i wanna be in the low 12's high 11's
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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will a fmic or tmic give more gains. how many hp can a tmic hold. which brand should i get
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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You apparently interested in straight line speed so go ahead a get a FMIC. I have a personal preference for APS DR750 series but there are many other good ones. Do you have a WRX or an STi?
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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i got an 02 wrx i like the turbo xs or injen. what about the obx or ss autochrome on ebay
Old Sep 25, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by scubaru8
i got an 02 wrx i like the turbo xs or injen. what about the obx or ss autochrome on ebay
Don't waste your money on any ebay brand stuff. If it was worth anything you'd see reputable dealers selling it too.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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For street racing if I only want to boost between 16.5 and maybe 18psi on an 06 WRX ,which one is better top mount or front mount?

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