s2baru Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 If you weren't aware of the good news my lgt is in good health and runs again now so now it's moving onward and upward with getting a FMIC for it since I have the JDM revA-C conversion done and alost the scoop. Here's what I've seen from others...rev9 and the turboXS kits appear to "bolt in" with some modifications needed for the passenger side with alternative couplers and angles or piping. HOWEVER I want to focus this on the cores and manufacturers I should be considering. A 26in x 9.5in x 3.5in core is what we k ow DOES fit. Here's some alternatives I'm considering... turboXS of course... 26x9.5x3.5 cost$1195 http://www.jnaperformance.com/turboxs-08-14-wrx-sti-fmic-kit-ws08-fmic.html COBB...a little bigger. 30" x 10.35" x 3.5" cost $1395 https://www.maperformance.com/products/cobb-front-mount-intercooler-kit-2008-2014-subaru-wrx-724500-sl?variant=41200870659&gclid=CjwKCAjw8_nXBRAiEiwAXWe2yQWaTDke6mkNMgGx0Zl1bYPANq1jD5xhuiLjIQFs3vj3U-gdsc19UhoCsmwQAvD_BwE ProcessWest....24.4x10.8x3.5 cost$1422 https://www.rallysportdirect.com/part/intercoolers/prw-pwfmic03-process-west-front-mount-intercooler-kit Mishimoto....28x8.25x3.5 total cost$940 CjwKCAjw_47YBRBxEiwAYuKdw5nju7gjJlI_Pr6iKQGiAPl6N2dils0wpOgNIbBGAW6Nqg2q7oHckhoCVHcQAvD_BwE Perrin...28” long x 9.25” tall x 3.5” https://www.maperformance.com/products/perrin-08-sti-black-fmic-red-boost-tubes-w-black-silicone-psp-eng-430-2rd-bk-psp-eng-430-1bk?variant=36797148099&gclid=CjwKCAjw_47YBRBxEiwAYuKdw6QOLNlqkbj9KsOllIgB3spfcWxIkLuOVAx_tXo9ggTbXxrywk-2RBoCRbkQAvD_BwE What else should I be considering? Any biased against one brand or another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinesol Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Aside from cores, how are people connecting the charge pipe to the turbo? I know Sarang used the RacerX charge pipe piece, but for someone with a stock charge pipe what are the options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Cobb... 30" x 10.35" x 3.5" https://www.cobbtuning.com/products/cooling/subaru-front-mount-intercooler-core-silver-sti-wrx-2011-2014 I guess we do not KNOW that it fits, but it seems like it would since the other ones for the 11-14 WRX do, and you can't beat Cobb for brand recognition. EDIT: Stupid me, Cobb is second on the list... Although I do think that since you're going to have to cut pipes anyways, you may as well just buy the intercooler core & support and then fab up the pipes yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 That's the plan. Already have the RacerX charge pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 So I don't have the link on hand, but there's a guy on nasioc who tested his STI with no intercooler and meth injection (virtually no piping from turbo to TB) vs a big FMIC and reported no noticeable difference at all in spool and response time. I also noticed that my car feels exactly the same with my FMIC. Based on this, I would suggest that you go with the biggest core that will fit nicely. I find the Perrin one visually pleasing, it's nice and clean looking. I also like the idea of a large custom FMIC and bar that matches the radiator more or less, with a little sheet metal ducting so that all the air has to go through the fmic before the rad. A man can dream... I think that the Cobb measurement might be for the whole intercooler, not just the core. 30" seems bigger than what I see in the picture. Fitting 2.5" piping was challenging (although it did work) right by the battery/headlight, so going with 2.25" right there might be better. FYI I really do not want to start a debate about FMIC and spool/response. I think that's already been covered pretty extensively here and on nasioc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hopefully not off topic, but are there any cores that don't require losing the OEM crash beam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Would have to find something about half the height in order to do that I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 OR maybe something thinner than usual to fit behind it, like 2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 You stated on your first post that the passenger side needs to be altered. Unfortunately, for me, I reused my entire racerX charge pipe to fit around completely to the fmic core. Thus, this was the easiest and done within 5mins of the install. The only alteration I had to do was on the driver side, right after the core. Till this day, turbo xs has been running well and for a buddy of mine as well! Though, keep in mind. You will be having slight cooling issues with the massive Fmic core in the way of the radiator. 5-7degrees hotter than normal. I was able to lower it alittle with a aluminum radiator upgrade, and looking to get some slim fans for better coolant capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 I was meaning the drivers side. I already have the RacerX charge pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I was meaning the drivers side. I already have the RacerX charge pipe. If this helps.. I would get a core that is 5” longer then turbo xs Unless you like the look of the end tanks showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hopefully not off topic, but are there any cores that don't require losing the OEM crash beam? My custom front mount setup incorporates an AMS crash beam for 08-14 STI. Not sure if they still make them or not. Any crash beam made for GR models should fit our car but it's hard to say if it would work with another production intercooler kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 The Cobb offering seems to me the widest. I found a universal spearco unit as well. Maybe it's too small https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnt-5-377 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The Cobb offering seems to me the widest. I found a universal spearco unit as well. Maybe it's too small https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnt-5-377 That would be pretty narrow compared to what I have. My Vibrant 12810 is 30" wide x 9.25" high x 3.25" thick. The couplers on the inlet/outlet are visible at the front bumper opening, piping is not. Spearco does make good cores though. I would look for something from Spearco, Treadstone or Vibrant. Vibrant's dimensions worked well for me and with their included brackets it provided a solid mounting solution with them welded onto the AMS crash beam. Not to mention it was an easy solution for me to figure out and mock up...I am no fabricator by any means! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Call it a day and grab this one. Part number # 234-PIN053-1020J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ebo03 what size of piping are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ebo03 what size of piping are you using?I also used the first piece of the Racer X charge pipe from the turbo outlet, which I believe is 2". Everything else is 2.25". In my journal I detailed every angle of piping, couplers, etc. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Should I make the move on the Vibrant 12810? Through eBay and the promo of 20% off I can get it for around 185$ shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Or go with the precision ??? It has slightly larger inlets https://www.jegs.com/i/Precision-Turbo/234/PIN053-1010J/10002/-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I wouldn't think that inlet size would be a restriction. Even bigger WRX builds use 2.5 inch piping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Acted fast and went with the vibrant since we know itbworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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