Description
The Mishimoto MMOC-WRX-08TBK is a direct-fit oil cooler kit engineered specifically for the 2008-2014 Subaru WRX, pairing a black-finished 19-row bar-and-plate cooler with a thermostatic sandwich plate for precise control over oil temperature. Because the WRX doesn’t leave the factory with a dedicated oil cooler, this Mishimoto cooling kit gives owners of the turbocharged, AWD-equipped platform a bolt-on way to protect their engine, whether the car is a daily driver, a modified street build, or a track regular.
This Mishimoto oil cooler kit is designed to reduce oil temperatures and help extend engine life, delivering a proven 25°F (13.9°C) drop in oil temperature. The 19-row cooler is strategically mounted in the lower grille using robust, application-specific brackets for maximum airflow, while a CNC-machined aluminum spacer creates clearance for the sandwich plate without disturbing the factory exhaust manifold heat shields. A thermal reflective wrap deflects radiant heat from the exhaust away from the preassembled stainless steel braided lines and their -10AN fittings. The kit still works alongside the WRX’s factory liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger for proper fluid warm-up and regulation, and it increases oil capacity by 0.75 qt for added thermal buffer, making it a full bolt-on oil cooling solution for street and track use.
Vehicle Applications
This Mishimoto oil cooler kit is a direct fit for the 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX, including the Impreza WRX GT (2010), Impreza WRX Limited (2010-2014), Impreza WRX Premium (2009-2014), and Impreza WRX SE (2010). It also covers the Subaru WRX Base (2012-2014), WRX Limited (2013-2014), WRX SE (2014), and WRX STI (2012-2014). Coverage spans the GH, GE, GR, and GV chassis codes equipped with the EJ255 engine.
Features
- Direct fit for the 2008-2014 Subaru WRX; no modification necessary, functions with all stock equipment
- Proven 25°F (13.9°C) drop in oil temperature
- 19-row bar-and-plate oil cooler strategically mounted in the lower grille for maximum airflow
- CNC-machined application-specific aluminum sandwich plate spacer maintains clearance for factory exhaust manifold heat shields
- Preassembled stainless steel braided oil lines with -10AN fittings
- Thermal reflective wrap deflects radiant heat from the exhaust
- Works in conjunction with and retains use of the stock liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger for proper fluid warm-up and regulation
- Increases oil capacity by 0.75 qt
- Full bolt-on oil cooling solution for street and track vehicles
- Cooler available in Sleek Silver or Stealth Black with a standard or thermostatic sandwich plate; this kit (MMOC-WRX-08TBK) includes the Black Cooler with Thermostatic sandwich plate
- Includes application-specific mounting brackets and spacer, M20 thermostatic sandwich plate, 15mm CNC sandwich plate spacer, application-specific M20 sandwich plate adapter, M20 x -10AN straight fittings, and 2 ft of thermal reflective wrap
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMOC-WRX-08TBK
- Color: Black
- Finish: Anodized
- Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Row Quantity: 19-row
- Core Color: Black
- Core Height: 5.43 in
- Core Thickness: 1.97 in
- Core Width: 11 in
- Grade Type: Performance
- Inlet Fitting Type: AN Flare, Male
- Outlet Fitting Type: AN Flare, Male
- Engine Code: EJ255
- Chassis Codes: GH, GE, GR, GV
- Recommended torque for straight fittings and banjo bolts: 15-25 lb-ft; do not exceed maximum torque rating of 35 ft-lb
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2008-2014 Subaru WRX come with a factory oil cooler?
No. According to Mishimoto, the WRX has a turbocharged engine and AWD system but is not factory-equipped with an oil cooler.
How much does this kit lower oil temperature?
This Mishimoto oil cooler kit delivers a proven 25°F (13.9°C) drop in oil temperature.
Will installing this oil cooler kit require modifying the WRX?
No modification is necessary for installation, and the kit functions with all stock equipment.
Does the sandwich plate interfere with the factory exhaust heat shields?
No. The included CNC-machined aluminum spacer provides ample room for the oil sandwich plate, making the kit compatible with the factory exhaust manifold heat shields.
What fittings and lines are included with this kit?
The kit includes preassembled stainless steel braided oil lines with -10AN fittings, along with a thermal reflective wrap that deflects radiant heat from the exhaust.
Which cooler color and sandwich plate does this specific part number include?
This kit, MMOC-WRX-08TBK, includes the Black Cooler with a Thermostatic sandwich plate.
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
