Process West Verticooler Top Mount Intercooler Black Subaru Forester XT 2009-2013

Product Fitment: 

2009-2013 Subaru Forester XT

The Process West Verticooler is a complete re-engineering of the traditional Subaru top-mount intercooler. Designed to solve heat soak and airflow inefficiencies found in factory TMIC setups, it delivers significantly improved cooling stability, consistent power, and enhanced engine protection under load.

Solving the Heat Soak Problem

Conventional top-mount intercoolers suffer from poor hot-air evacuation. Once air passes through the core, it becomes trapped in the engine bay, creating a “traffic jam” of heat that quickly raises intake temperatures and reduces performance.

The Verticooler eliminates this issue through a unique 15-degree slanted mounting design, allowing hot air to exit downward through the engine bay instead of accumulating around the intercooler.

Verticooler Engineering Advantages

• Optimized Airflow Path: Hot air is directed down and away from the engine bay for reduced heat soak
• Massive Core Design: 400mm x 205mm x 120mm high-capacity intercooler core
• High-Efficiency Ducting: Custom under-hood duct forces cool air directly into the core
• Improved Flow Efficiency: Reduced airflow restriction compared to traditional 90° TMIC layouts

Performance Benefits

• Lower and more stable intake air temperatures
• More consistent power under sustained driving conditions
• Reduced risk of knock due to improved thermal control
• Better throttle response and repeatable performance on road or track

Complete Bolt-On System

Each kit includes:

• Verticooler intercooler core
• Application-specific under-hood duct/splitter
• Silicone intercooler hoses
• High-quality constant-tension clamps

Optional hoses are available for compatibility with traditional tube-style turbocharger outlets, allowing integration with modified setups.