{"product_id":"process-west-top-mount-intercooler-kit-subaru-forester-xt-2004-2007","title":"Process West Top Mount Intercooler Kit - Subaru Forester XT 2004-2007","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProcess West Top Mount Intercooler Kit - Subaru Forester XT 2004-2007\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subaru Forester XT 2004-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intercooler Kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\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\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Critical Factor: Proper Ducting\u003c\/h3\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\u003eFor demonstration, we placed a factory shroud over our upgraded core:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"340\" width=\"452\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-4.jpg?v=1772691181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50% of the upgraded intercooler receives no ambient airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e with the stock ducting. The image below shows the Process West solution: a custom-sized splitter that ensures \u003cstrong\u003e100% of the core\u003c\/strong\u003e receives direct, high-velocity ambient air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"340\" width=\"454\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-5.jpg?v=1772691245\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"340\" width=\"454\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-6.jpg?v=1772691290\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white outline in the image above illustrates the actual dimensions of the intercooler hidden beneath a factory WRX splitter. Without the correct ducting, the extra core size is essentially useless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptimised Core Thickness: 90mm vs. 114mm\u003c\/h3\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\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e We utilise a \u003cstrong\u003e90mm (3.5\") core\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Flow Silicone Y-Pipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard aftermarket Y-pipes often suffer from uneven air distribution, favoring one side of the intercooler. Our custom-moulded silicone Y-pipe is designed for perfect charge-air distribution across the entire entry tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"356\" width=\"475\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-2.jpg?v=1772691350\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"204\" width=\"479\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-3.jpg?v=1772691367\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShown above: The complete system featuring the optimised Y-pipe, intercooler core, and custom splitter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData-Driven Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDyno Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile dynos are notoriously difficult for top-mount testing due to limited scoop airflow, back-to-back testing against the factory unit on an '05 WRX revealed significant gains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Increase:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Process West system delivered \u003cstrong\u003e115.5kW\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared to the factory \u003cstrong\u003e107.5kW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even in static dyno conditions, the PW unit peaked at \u003cstrong\u003e51°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the stock unit climbed to \u003cstrong\u003e66°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"387\" width=\"517\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-7.jpg?v=1772691446\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Power Graph: Before vs. After) ^^\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"388\" width=\"518\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-8.jpg?v=1772691469\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Temperature Graph: Before vs. After)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen subjected to three back-to-back runs to simulate heavy load, the factory intercooler outlet temps skyrocketed to \u003cstrong\u003e84°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas the Process West unit remained significantly more stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-18-9.jpg?v=1772691495\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Heat Soak Comparison Graph)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Street Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true test happens on the road. During spirited mountain driving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Intercooler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperatures peaked at \u003cstrong\u003e72°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and continued to rise, resulting in a noticeable loss of engine \"liveliness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess West System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite aggressive driving, outlet temperatures never exceeded \u003cstrong\u003e43°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade to the Process West TMIC Kit to ensure your Forester XT stays cool, responsive, and reliable under any conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWent and did the same hard driving and saw a peak of 72C which would probably have kept rising but I decided that was enough. The car also felt a lot less lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver \u003cem\u003e(PWTMIC08)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u003cem\u003e(PWTMIC08B)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubaru Forester XT SG 2004–2007 with stock bonnet scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure if this suits your vehicle? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@coore.com.au\"\u003esales@coore.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Process West","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":68139457610032,"sku":"PWTMIC08","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":68139457642800,"sku":"PWTMIC08B","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/3156\/2544\/files\/PWTMIC08_3ee6f0b4-a15c-4875-b4ce-5001e107ff88.png?v=1792541573","url":"https:\/\/coore.com.au\/ja\/products\/process-west-top-mount-intercooler-kit-subaru-forester-xt-2004-2007","provider":"Coore | Performance \u0026 Aftermarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}