Its way bigger, I think the core is roughly the same size as my turbo xs front mount so about 3 times the size of stock.

but honestly unless you plan on a turbo upgrade I don't think it is necessary. I bought this one when I knew less than I know now, and in retrospect it was a waste of money for me.

 

Thanks! Good info, I was just curious. Im (hopefully) about to pick up a bugeye wagon

 

Depends on what you're using it for and what the alternative choices are based on your budget.

 

Friday Bump, then Ill let it rest for awhile.....

 

Monday evening February bump.....Someone buy this thing so I can get more parts.

 

Bump...

 

What does everyone think about this matched with a vf39 on a 2004 wrx? Yes I know, fuel pump and injectors..

 

A VF is the largest I'd run on it. It's better than your stock WRX TMIC, but not better than a stock STI one.

 

perfect, thanks fatal, just wanted to make sure it was at least decent enough to support a VF. I was thinking the same thing. I'll probably only run 18psi

 

Not being defensive just wondering why you would say not better. This tmic is larger more cooling area hence better. It is a very well constructed part. Please illuminate me as to why an sti tmic is better.

I would have very Easily run a 20g xtr with this top mount, but I went dom3 xtr and choose to go front mount for safety.

 

No, you would not have. Running this intercooler with a 20G XT-R would have cost your power that you would have otherwise had with a different TMIC. Don't believe me? Ask your tuner. These things are simply incapable of supporting a 20G or larger.

It's not a matter size > *. The internal design plays a strong role as well, and the knock off cores are well known to have low internal fin density.

Your core:


Hyperflow/TurboXS V1 core:


Your core:


Hyperflow/TurboXS V1 core:


While this may give them great peak flow numbers, it hurts them when it comes to cooling efficiency. If you want to see this put into testing:

EBay TMIC tests - NASIOC

Like I said though, it would work fine for Esousa's VF43.

 

VF39 :P well whatever lands in my lap.. I'm supposed to be getting my buddys vf39 for free because hes going to replace it soon

 

Bump!!!!

 

So is the top mount still fox sale?

 

It sure is. I just got back in town after a month. Pm me.