COBB Intercooler Kit Subaru Outback XT (20-25) Wilderness (22-25) Top Mount - Black or Silver Finish

Fitment Information

• Subaru Outback XT CVT (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  
• Subaru Outback Wilderness CVT (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  
  • Fits Models with Automatic Transmission Only
    

Emissions Compliance

• 50 State Legal - This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when used in accordance with the manufacturer's application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number: D-660-119 / D-660-154 / D-660-155 / D-660-252 /D-660-156 / D-660-252

Specs & Features

• Cooler, denser Air: Delivers a massive 30% increase in airflow over stock, helping your FA24 engine breathe easier and run cooler.
• The "Thrust Tunnel": Features a custom wrinkle-black aluminum shroud that seals perfectly to your hood duct, forcing 100% of the air through the core instead of letting it escape around the sides.
• Premium Core Tech: Built with a high-density 20" x 7" x 4" Garrett Core and cast aluminum end tanks for durability that outlasts the plastic factory parts.
• Plug-and-Play Power: Completely compatible with the Stock Tune or COBB Stage 1 Maps—no custom tuning required to see benefits.
• Zero Lag: Unlike front-mount setups that add piping length, this design keeps the throttle response instant—crucial for merging and towing.

Product Description

The Subaru Outback XT and Wilderness editions are capable overland machines, but they share a weakness with the WRX: the factory intercooler. When towing a camper, climbing a mountain pass, or crawling down a trail at low speeds, the stock unit quickly becomes a heat sink. When intake temps rise, the ECU pulls power to protect the engine, leaving the driver with a sluggish pedal right when torque is needed most. The COBB Tuning Top Mount Intercooler is the reliability upgrade that solves this problem.

COBB partnered with industry leaders to source a high-density Garrett Core that sheds heat significantly faster than the OEM part. But the real magic is the COBB Thrust Tunnel. On a top-mount setup, airflow is everything. This custom aluminum duct captures air from the hood scoop and forces it through the fins, maximizing efficiency. Whether the vehicle is moving at 70mph on the highway or 5mph on a fire road, the engine gets the coldest air possible.

In the off-road world, throttle response is king. A Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) adds feet of piping, which introduces lag. By optimizing the factory top-mount location, COBB preserves the instant torque response of the turbo. This is vital when trying to bump up a rock ledge or merge into fast traffic while towing.

COBB designed this system to be a direct bolt-on replacement. It utilizes the stock charge pipe geometry with Reinforced Silicone Couplers and factory-style O-rings for a leak-free seal. Because it works safely on the factory ECU tune, it is the perfect upgrade for the owner who wants to improve mechanical reliability without modifying the car's software.

This isn't just a performance part; it's an endurance part. By reducing charge air temperatures, the COBB TMIC protects the engine from knock and ensures consistent power delivery regardless of the weather or the terrain. Give your Outback the "lungs" it needs to conquer the wild.