Can an intercooler get wet?

Can an intercooler get wet?

Intercoolers are the same principle as car radiators essentially. As long as you're not bending the fins then you're not doing damage. … Water spray on intercooler is commonly used to increase performance, so a bit of water in there is fine.

Can you put an STI intercooler on a WRX?

You can easily install the upgraded STI top-mount intercooler in your garage using basic tools. This procedure was documented on a stock 2004 WRX. … You also need the STI air conditioning line bracket for the firewall. This is the stock WRX engine with the stock intercooler on top.