Subaru STI Grimmspeed TMIC Review | Is It Worth It?

[@Smeedia]

Big no from me on if it's worth it 🤣

[@re_imxge]

smh man lmaooo you always want mo powa babbyyyy

[@re_imxge]

gl with the eg btw you really inspired my 15' wrx build!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Haha says the mans putting a 1000hp motor into an sti

[@Smeedia]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Mine was only in reference to installing those things, never fun with big top mounts! lol Great response I/C though!

[@Subielove4ev]

Love how your car is oem+ simplistic and functional 👍🏽

[@myroadtours6147]

I can't imagine gaining much with a larger IC on an STI but I could be wrong. Anyhow, I went with the same IC for the same reasons, my WRX is my daily driver and I log a lot of miles on it...29k in 10 months. So reliability is very important to me. Now with that said, I can't leave a vehicle stock. So i installed a lot of other things at the same time, Perin Large charge pipe, Catted J-Pipe, Titanium COBB CAT, COBB CAI, and COBB Accessport generic Stage 2 tune. I did a lot more but that is about it on the performance side. Oh, I also installed a set of aftermarket wheels weighing 10lbs less than the factory wheels. So i can't say for certainty that one part did what. I will say they car is responsive and fun to drive. My next mods is a water/air seperator and Stage 2 or 3 clutch. I'm going call it quits after that and wait till the 22' STI.

[@GucciBodyBags]

Boiii will you be disappointed about that 22’ sti 😅

[@Segar1991]

29k in 10months? Holy shitt lol

[@jacksonzhong9298]

Is it still true that the carbon fiber intake is making less nose then the normal sf?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes I’ve had both. The sf is a bit more audible over the redline. Metal resonates sound frequencies more so than carbon.

[@wgc383]

What runs were on your car in this video? Do you have a link from where you bought them? What size tires did you run? Any spacers required? Will these work on stock struts?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@beachboy4928]

American made baby!👊🇺🇲

[@rodrigobless1793]

You should get the Killer B turbo inlet to complete the looks of the engine bay which looks awesome btw

[@deadpoolwithsti4249]

Nice bud..... get those fule mods on 😘

[@cjhouse8666]

The recommendation I have for you is get a Air-Oil-Separator (AOS) and do the Cylinder 4 cooling mod for longevity purposes.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I already have both of them on the car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovXaHehZ9KcrrM

[@re_imxge]

Nice review!! I will definitely consider this along with the Process West TMIC "Verti cooler." Have you heard of that one and did you ever consider another one?? Love the channel man!!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Verticooler is a great option for the wrx guys!

[@kaigannon6495]

Also another negative to note with FMIC that I rarely see get mentioned is basically all of them require the front crash bar to be removed, which is the main reason I’m avoiding getting one.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Great point! Didn’t think of that one.

[@matd8958]

Now they do incorporate the crash bar in fmic. I believe grimmspeeds does . There couple others also that do

[@kaigannon6495]

@@matd8958 For the VA chassis, they don't incorporate the OEM crash bar, brands like Grimm speed, cobb and ETS have an aftermarket chassis brace that just keeps structural rigidity, but doesn't offer the same reinforcement in the event of a front impact, which could also potentially void an insurance policy as well. Just wouldn't like my chances on a daily driven car. I trust myself on the road, just not others. 😂

[@matd8958]

@@kaigannon6495 im not that far in my build but they sure look like oem crash bar just modifications to go around fmic. Your right its not the oem crash bar its stronger the aftermarket cant be to far behind it in toughness in case of crash. Havent tested just my opinion . As for the insurance thing never heard that my wife works for state farm. I will ask

[@turny5642]

Love the build man! Question. I saw you did ur trans fluid and differential fluid. I was wondering how much did you use?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Thanks! All that information is in the videos of each.

[@calebu2579]

I see you have an iag aos as well. Did you have any fitment issues while installing the tmic? I hear the grimmspeed tmic is an absolute pain to get on with that aos so I’m debating whether I just skip the tmic and just upgrade to fmic and be done with it lol

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Fits no problem. It took a bit longer due to the aos lines and where they are ran since it goes right under the turbo inlet. However, I managed to get it on and it fits no problem.

[@toooodie8750]

I had issues installing this as it literally felt like it didnt want to fit for some reason. The only way i got this one was doing the turbo inlet hose separately then managing the clamp in a way to where i can get an 8mm socket on it. Royal pain but worth it for the temps lol

[@RaceCarFriends]

That's one really clean build, looking forward to seeing how much power you make when you go stage 3.

[@christopheredwards357]

Nice video and stunning engine bay buddy. My only concern is that air travels to the easiest route to flow. Cutting that rubber will direct the air across the top of the intercooler and out the back of the engine bay. You want to air to travel through the intercooler fins, which is now the less easiest route. The stock air ram has four rubber seals for a reason, to make sure air doesn't escape and forces air through the intercooler. Your idea may still work a little, but be less efficient imo. Only my opinion buddy and again great video. 👍

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I only trimmed it enough so the air gets to the top of the intercooler. It still seals against the intercooler well. I might pick up the grimmspeed ducting to try it out so we will see. Just experimenting!

[@christopheredwards357]

@@Scoobyfreak86 fair enough 👌

[@joshsimpson1648]

Did you get the thermal dispersant that grimmspeeed offers?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

The thermal coating? Yes.

[@joshsimpson1648]

@@Scoobyfreak86 thanks

[@SenorRobb]

I’m wondering what made you choose the Grimmspeed vs Cobb, what pros vs cons helped you make the decision

[@Scoobyfreak86]

No particular reason. They both perform around the same.

[@diegosti9741]

TMIC is great , once you go fbo you will love your car even more. more power and intercooler will be cold

[@maplecrestplayer16]

Wicked build man!

[@charlespaulino8515]

What type of exhaust do you have?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Delta motorworks

[@vaughn_don8764]

Full?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes the muffler and midpipe.

[@BOURBONANDADS]

So did you get a time for it , since you know it’s more volume air then oem

[@ramoncasillas1494]

One of the cleanest engine bays I have seen! Recommend any cleaning products?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Lots of cleaning videos on my channel. Check out my playlists!

[@bloodpoolxtc702]

Have you tried sudzbox products they are pretty awesome for cleaning your car plus they have huge discounts right now for daddy's day!!!

[@calibfenoglio7581]

@@bloodpoolxtc702 I grew up with the founder great guy and knows his stuff.

[@juliomiranda6801]

Going with Cobb fmic it’s smog legal now on their website.

[@BoostedFA]

Did so much to it that I was afraid to drive it. 😆 I love it!

[@yousefhamed]

bro how are the temps is the question that is the whole purpose of that full 800 bucks, i won't spend 800 bucks for a wish woosh or "look".

[@Scoobyfreak86]

This has little to no effect on overall sound. It does a great job keeping the temps down. Especially on a hot day. Very worth the investment.

[@yousefhamed]

@@Scoobyfreak86 sweet thanks man, i'm running flex fuel on a 2017 STI, and i don't have heat issues but temps are going to rise and we hit 115 in summer here so any cooling mods are going to be well needed to prevent knock.

[@wyattnajecko5300]

I love the car more and more every time I see it, love seeing it grow over the past few months I have found your channel

[@r0cindahouse]

where in jersey u at and whos doing your tune?

[@nonameisbetter]

hey, i see you run the C-light and a led light bar bezel. Can i message you somewhere so you can explain how you did that?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

C light is wired up as my drl’s with the ebrake. The fog bezels are wired up to always be on. I have videos on both of them.

[@subarusti8799]

WOOOOOOO new subie video, love you exhaust man it sounds so good lol

[@Mickyvit]

How did you clear the AOS drain hose when installing the tmic? I am struggling with that right now. I just installed a grimmspeed jb400 turbo and grimmspeed tmic. Still using the stock tmic couplers though. Do u think the silicone couplers made a huge difference in installing the tmic easier?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I originally used the stock couplers but since changed out to the Grimmspeed. It takes some finagling to get it to pop on.

[@Mickyvit]

@@Scoobyfreak86 thanks bro I'm gonna try again. The AOS drain hose literally rubs on the turbo inlet if there's a will there's a way!

[@newguynasti2008]

Another nice addition. Something to consider down the road thanks..

[@MacAlert]

Man, I wish my Grimmspeed intercooler still looked like that. My car sits outside and it's all oxidized.

[@bryantatrinh]

Was it coated black too? 😳

[@MacAlert]

@@bryantatrinh yup.

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Can you get it cleaned up and re-coated?

[@MultiChris31]

@@xil3ntkha0s wondering the same, bought mine used and wouldn’t mind getting it re-coated

[@AnomieDomine]

Wow doesn't sound worth the extra cost without any numbers showing performance gains

[@aaronh.917]

Are you on an upgraded turbo? Can you point me to that video?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Not in this video but have since upgraded to a new turbo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJW5fXeveKyal5I

[@Bang_n_slang]

It comes with a silicone hose and adapters for it. Is it possible to leave the stock parts on ?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes you can use the stock couplers and y pipe.

[@Bang_n_slang]

@@Scoobyfreak86 not the couplers or y pipe. I meant the hose that replaces the black metal piping. It comes in the grimmspeed kit. I think it’s the emissions hose. Can the the black pipe stay as is ? Or needs to be switched with the hose that comes with the kit

[@robhall1757]

HELLO I JUST PUT MY GRIMMSPEED TOP MOUNT ON, THAT WAS HARD TURBO WRONG SPOT... BUT ANY WAYS DID U EXPERAINCE MORE RESPONSIVE IN UR CAR? OR IS IT JUST MY MIND MAKING IT UP

[@Scoobyfreak86]

It helps with keeping the motor cooler overall, you will feel an over increase in performance.

[@robhall1757]

@@Scoobyfreak86 THX U

[@toxicwaste491]

Do you heal toe downshift if so how do you do it because I find the pedals to be too far apart. Maybe a foot cam video would be cool

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I will be making a video on rev matching/downshifting soon!

[@sneakyfoz3692]

The quality in this car is astounding.

[@nelsonoquendo31]

Hey bud where did you get the caps for all you reservoirs? I like that look for my wrx

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@skurreskurt7756]

Is the car color some subtle titanium coating aswell or am i starting to see things?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Haha I think I made you all as titanium crazy as I am.

[@battlestorm1428]

For daily use, is it better to use the oem top mount or should I consider this?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

For everyday daily use, top mount is the way to go.

[@HarveyPVP]

Will you be sharing the dyno results with us?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Absolutely will

[@Bellside92]

Did you do the grimmspeed y pipe as well? I just bought the exact same intercooler from grimmspeed and watched their video when they installed the intercooler on their shop build.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I kept the stock y pipe

[@AnomieDomine]

Several shops says their Y-pipe is required?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Not required. I used stock and ran it like that for years.

[@nonggynakub]

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[@vaughn_don8764]

What coilovers are you running?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Fortune auto

[@willc3195]

is that the seibon carbon hood?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@holupwedemboyz6277]

Where u get them titanium bolts?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@owenstein7564]

Where'd you get the fuse box cover?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@kondasom6550]

did the RMIC affect your tune?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I discuss this in the video

[@kondasom6550]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Thanks dude, my tuner said it does not require a re tune. I ordered the process west for my '18 STI.. puimped! fantastic vids mate!

[@bbehzadi413]

I’m debating between a few top mounts. I might go Perrin since theirs seems to be the largest Update: running the grimmspeed set up with the splitter honestly zero complaints made 352WHP and 340 tq on a lower rating dyno with a smaller 20g. Eventually plan on installing an IAT bung on the intercooler to track data