{"product_id":"intercooler-for-subaru-legacy-2008-2009-2-5l","title":"Intercooler for Subaru Legacy (2008-2009) 2.5L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency Bar-and-Plate Top-Mount Intercooler for 2008-2009 Subaru Legacy (BL\/BP)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Upgraded Top-Mount Intercooler replaces the restrictive factory charge air cooler on the 2008-2009 Legacy GT to lower intake air temperatures and maintain stable manifold boost pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Subaru Legacy Heat Soak and End-Tank Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OEM intercooler on the \u003cstrong\u003eBL\/BP\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis utilizes a lightweight tube-and-fin core mated to crimped plastic end tanks. Under increased boost or aggressive driving, these crimped seams frequently separate, leading to boost leaks and erratic AFR readings. Additionally, the thin core lacks adequate thermal mass, resulting in rapid heat soak from the \u003cstrong\u003eEJ255\u003c\/strong\u003e turbocharger and engine block, which spikes charge air temperatures and causes the ECU to pull ignition timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgraded unit features a dense, high-flow bar-and-plate all-aluminum core engineered to withstand up to 430 horsepower without structural degradation. TIG-welded cast aluminum end tanks eliminate OEM crimp failures entirely while optimizing airflow across the core face. The increased core thickness dramatically improves thermal dissipation and reduces pressure drop, while the heat-dispersing black finish facilitates radiant cooling. It features an integrated blow-off valve flange designed to accept the factory bypass valve or aftermarket OE-pattern valves without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Black Bar-and-Plate Top-Mount Intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2008-2009 Subaru Legacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEJ255\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eBL\/BP\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e243 hp \/ 241 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e03CSI090ABK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008-2009 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L EJ25 Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the BL\/BP Legacy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2009 Subaru Legacy equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eEJ255\u003c\/strong\u003e turbo engine. \u003cstrong\u003eThis part does not fit naturally aspirated 2.5i 4-cylinder models or 3.0R 6-cylinder variants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse the factory blow-off valve with this intercooler?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this intercooler features a pre-machined flange that accepts the factory bypass valve or any aftermarket unit utilizing the stock two-bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Subaru Performance Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailored specifically for high-output boxer applications, this intercooler delivers the knock suppression, charge density, and durable boost containment required to extract reliable power from your turbocharged Subaru powertrain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67940572856568,"sku":"DS-EXGF89ZNY","price":242.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/intercooler-for-subaru-legacy-2008-2009-2-5l-1.jpg?v=1793658609","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/intercooler-for-subaru-legacy-2008-2009-2-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}