Description
The Mishimoto Performance Front-Mount Intercooler Kit, part number MMINT-WRX-22BKRD, is purpose-built for the 2022+ Subaru WRX and its FA24F engine, pairing a black bar-and-plate core with red aluminum piping for a forced induction upgrade that’s as functional as it is distinctive. This isn’t a generic universal cooler—it’s a specific-fit forced induction system engineered around the WRX’s chassis, mounting location, and factory hardware.
Moving the intercooler into the lower bumper grille exposes the core to maximum airflow, a critical advantage for any performance induction setup pushed hard on track or street. In Mishimoto’s own dyno testing, this induction system brought outlet temperatures to within 10 degrees of ambient air temperature and delivered gains of 12 hp and 11.8 lb-ft of torque, even on the stock tune. CFD-optimized cast end tanks and ID-matched piping work together to produce just a 1.5 PSI pressure drop, meaning less of the boost your turbo builds goes to waste—a key benefit for anyone chasing consistent, heat-soak-free forced induction performance.
Vehicle Applications
This kit is a specific fit for the Subaru WRX 2.4L H4 (engine code FA24F, chassis code VB). Coverage includes the WRX Base for model years 2022–2024, along with the GT, Limited, Premium, Sport, and Sport-tech trims for 2022–2026. It also fits the WRX High, Series.Yellow, Sportwagon, TS, and tS Performance trims for the 2026 model year.
Features
- Max power gains of 12 hp and 11.8 lb-ft of torque on stock tune
- Lowers outlet temperatures to within 10 degrees of ambient air temp
- 4-inch thick core protects against heat soak and detonation
- Includes bumper support bar with tow hook location to keep your WRX track-ready
- Comprehensive kit includes everything needed for installation, with no cutting of the bumper or body required
- Retains factory side impact bars for safety on the track and street
- Safe for use with stock tuning
- ID-matched pipes and intercooler ensure unrestricted airflow and low pressure drop
- Built-in crash bar hooks make installation a one-person job
- Cast end tanks withstand massive boost pressures
- Includes washer fill neck relocation kit for easy maintenance and a clean install
- No bending of A/C lines required
- Fits with most popular strut bars
- Fits with Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler
- Backed by Mishimoto’s Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Core Material: Aluminum
- Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
- Core Color: Black
- Core Height: 12.14 in
- Core Length: 26.57 in
- Core Thickness: 3.93 in
- End Tank Material: Aluminum
- End Tank Construction: Cast
- Pipe Material: Aluminum
- Pipe Color: Red
- Pipe Finish: Powder Coated
- Inlet Diameter: 2.4 in
- Outlet Diameter: 2.4 in
- Hot Side Pipe Inside Diameter: 2.4 in
- Cold Side Pipe Inside Diameter: 2.4 in
- Coupler Material: Silicone
- Coupler Color: Black
- Hose Clamps Included: Yes
- Intercooler Type: Air-to-Air
- Maximum Boost Pressure: 60 PSI
- Maximum Horsepower: 1000 HP
- Overall Width (intercooler): 6 in
- Overall Height (intercooler): 12.89 in
- Overall Length (intercooler): 40.22 in
- Engine Codes: FA24F
- Chassis Codes: VB
- Kit Includes: (1) Front Mount Intercooler, (1) Pipe and Boot Kit with Adaptors, (1) Bumper Support Bar, (1) Washer Fluid Fill Neck Relocation, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What performance gains does the Mishimoto Performance Front-Mount Intercooler Kit provide?
In Mishimoto’s dyno testing, this kit produced gains of 12 hp and 11.8 lb-ft of torque on the stock tune, and brought outlet temperatures to within 10 degrees of ambient air temperature.
Which Subaru WRX models fit MMINT-WRX-22BKRD?
This kit is a specific fit for the Subaru WRX 2.4L H4 (engine code FA24F, chassis code VB), covering the WRX Base for 2022–2024, the GT, Limited, Premium, Sport, and Sport-tech trims for 2022–2026, and the High, Series.Yellow, Sportwagon, TS, and tS Performance trims for 2026.
Does installation require cutting the bumper or body?
No. The kit contains everything needed for installation with no cutting of the bumper or body required, and it retains the factory side impact bars.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes (1) Front Mount Intercooler, (1) Pipe and Boot Kit with Adaptors, (1) Bumper Support Bar, (1) Washer Fluid Fill Neck Relocation, and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
What are the core specifications of this intercooler?
The core is a black, bar-and-plate design made of aluminum, measuring 12.14 in tall, 26.57 in long, and 3.93 in thick, with 2.4 in inlet and outlet diameters.
What is the maximum boost pressure and horsepower rating for this intercooler?
This intercooler is rated for a maximum boost pressure of 60 PSI and a maximum horsepower of 1000 HP.
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.
Not CARB approved. This item is not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in California or states that adopt California emissions standards. Intended for off-road / competition use where permitted by law.
