This Question of the Week is what is the difference between a Top-Mount Intercooler and a Front-Mount Intercooler, and when should you switch?
Pretty much all modern Subaru's use an air-to-air intercooler to cool down the intake charge before it goes into the engine. And all of those cars have a top-mounted intercooler (TMIC) that sits on top of the engine, and draws air in from a scoop in the hood.
So how good are those intercoolers really? And when is it beneficial to switch to a Front-Mount Intercooler (FMIC)?
And what are the benefits and drawbacks of each option?
Here are the important moments in the video:
00:00 - Intro to TMIC's Vs. FMIC's
00:23 - What does an intercooler do?
01:43 - Pros and Cons of Top-Mount Intercoolers
02:56 - Heat-soak with a Top-Mount Intercooler
03:44 - What about a Verticooler?
04:41 - Pros and Cons of a Front-Mount Intercooler
06:35 - What is the crossover point when considering a TMIC vs. a FMIC?
Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!