Subaru Tuner Perrin Adds Another Product to it’s Arsenal With a New Front Mount Intercooler for the WRX STI!
Perrin has been in the Subaru tuning game for quite some time. All of their products have great quality control and are even tested and carry a warranty. The flag ship WRX STI has been a tuning marvel since it came out in the early 2000’s. Now several generations later, the car is still popular with enthusiasts and the modding community. See the specs below and take a look at all of the Perrin products that Vivid Racing has to offer!
INTERCOOLER CORE
The most important part of any intercooler system is the core. The core cools the charged air on the way to the engine. The factory Subaru tube and fin intercooler was designed to be easy to manufacture, but is not good for performance.
Our testing has shown the optimum core design is the 3/8” bar and plate style that has a 3/8” charge air and ambient air path, instead of the common 1/4” size. The PERRIN bar and plate core design is much more durable than tube and fin with the ability to withstand rocks and other debris, which may enter the scoop. The PERRIN intercooler core is 28” long x 9.25” tall x 3.5” deep with a volume of 906.5 cu-in. Giving the PERRIN Intercooler the best overall design for cooling and pressure drop, and it fills the opening of the STI bumpers perfectly!
INTERCOOLER SUPPORT BEAMS
Our intercooler support beam is constructed from boxed steel and powder coated black. Competitors use inexpensive aluminum bumper beams which save a little weight but are easily destroyed in a collision.
FINISH
Every PERRIN intercooler is powder coated to further protect your intercooler from the elements making it look awesome for years to come. Our intercoolers come in two finish options, a bright silver or stealth black powder coat.
CAST END TANKS
The PERRIN Performance designed end tanks control for near perfect dispersal of hot air across the intercooler core. By eliminating any 90º corners adding a smooth, and gradual taper from top to bottom turbulence is eliminated. Each end tank incorporates an innovative mounting tab to secure the core to the mounting beam.
