{"product_id":"process-west-verticooler-kit-subaru-wrx-va-2015-2021","title":"Process West Verticooler Kit - Subaru WRX VA 2015-2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProcess West Verticooler Kit - Subaru WRX VA 2015-2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subaru WRX VA 2015-2021\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 Process West Verticooler represents a total rethink of Subaru cooling. Born from years of motorsport expertise, the Verticooler’s unique \"slant-mount\" design solves the inherent flaws of the traditional top-mount intercooler (TMIC), providing a level of cooling efficiency usually reserved for front-mount systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem: The \"Traffic Jam\" Effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory TMIC sits horizontally on top of the engine. While it works for short bursts, the heated air passing through it has nowhere to go but directly onto the hot engine block. This creates a \"traffic jam\" of hot air in the engine bay, leading to rapid heat soak and a significant drop in power during spirited or track driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Solution: The Verticooler Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verticooler solves this by mounting a massive, free-flowing core at a \u003cstrong\u003e15-degree, near-vertical angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. This orientation transforms how air moves through your engine bay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised Exit Path:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of trapping heat, the angled core allows air to flow naturally down through the engine bay and out through the transmission tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Velocity Airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vehicle-specific bonnet duct force-feeds fresh, ambient air directly into the fins, maintaining high air velocity for maximum heat exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Core Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Verticooler boasts one of the largest volumes on the market, featuring core measurements of \u003cstrong\u003e400mm flow length x 205mm stack height x 120mm thick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy drastically lowering intake air temperatures (IATs), the Verticooler ensures your FA20 engine stays within its safe operating window. You’ll experience more consistent throttle response, sustained boost levels, and improved engine longevity—even in demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verticooler arrives as a complete, comprehensive kit for a professional installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerticooler Core\u003c\/strong\u003e (Available in \u003cstrong\u003eSatin Black\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e finish)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-Specific Bonnet Duct \u0026amp; Splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially Formed Silicone Hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Constant Tension Hose Clamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e An optional silicone hose is available for drivers running traditional \"tube-style\" outlet turbochargers, ensuring a perfect fit regardless of your turbo configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTRACK TESTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" height=\"165\" width=\"308\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-3.jpg?v=1772672711\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"216\" width=\"306\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-4.jpg?v=1772672757\"\u003e   \u003cimg height=\"220\" width=\"293\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-6.jpg?v=1772672763\"\u003e   \u003cimg height=\"217\" width=\"291\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-5.jpg?v=1772672767\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hard test session was carried out at Australia’s Regional Wakefield Park Racing circuit. Although being a very cold day… about 14C in ambient temperature a series of rigorous tests were carried out in an attempt to pile on the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheduled testing of 7 – 10 minutes at a time of flat out operation is enough to see the factory cooler heat-soaked and the intake temps start to rocket, but the Verticooler equipped MY15 pegged the inlet at no more than 23C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny way you look at that data it’s a delta temperature change of only 9 degrees celcius, which is in fact the kind of temp gain you would normally expect to see in a normally aspirated application! Don’t believe it? Well as they say ‘The data never lies’ and we have included the raw testing to show you how good Verticooler really is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-14.jpg?v=1772672917\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen trace shows intercooler outlet temperatures in degree C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed trace shows intercooler inlet temperatures in degree C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack trace shows speed in km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDYNO TESTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we felt – and measured – how good the Verticooler system was on the track it was time to see how the numbers stacked up on the dyno. The procedure went like this -\u003cbr\u003eFirst was baseline testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar was stock with a cat back exhaust… pink line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe then tuned the car with stock intercooler… green line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerticooler was then installed and allowed a much more aggressive timing map and increased boost… red line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGraph shows power\/boost pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-9.jpg?v=1772672964\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGraph shows power\/torque\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-10.jpg?v=1772672995\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also performed 3 back to back dyno pulls in quick sucession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stock intercooler saw outlet temps quickly rise to 51 degee C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerticooler kept temps indefinitely under control with max outlet temp of 26 C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also worth noting that this testing was done in the midst of winter here in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a much larger performance difference between the stock intercooler and Verticooler in the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock intercooler 3 x back to back runs\u003c\/strong\u003e - note intercooler outlet temperature – green trace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-15.jpg?v=1772673024\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerticooler 3 back to back runs \u003c\/strong\u003e- note intercooler outlet temperature – green trace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0570\/1399\/files\/products-27-15.jpg?v=1772673024\"\u003e\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\u003eBlack \u003cem\u003e(PWTMIC14B)\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 WRX VA 2015–2021 (FA20DIT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure if this suits your vehicle? 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