Cusco TMIC Protector Fit Aftermarket?

cachedrive · 09-10-2020, 05:33 PM

I have a process west TMIC on my 04. I was curious if the Cusco screen protector will fit over that or is it only rated to fit on OEM WRX / STi Intercooler?

I think its called the Intercool Protection Net but its not specific on if it will work on aftermarket TMICs.

If you guys know a better one, please link it to me - appreciate it

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Samurai Jack · 09-10-2020, 07:06 PM

Seriously, you don't need this. But it's your money so spend it as you wish.
This is nothing more than a marketing gimmick to separate your from your money.

I never had any clogging issues as the product item describes, and we have lots of leaves everywhere in the fall coming down for a couple of months up here.

At most, once in a while I might pick some bee or something out of one of the fins but that is rarely necessary.

subaru_gc8 · 09-11-2020, 12:03 AM

I remember seeing a picture of a bird that got sucked into someones good scoop but its kinda a exception to the rule

shadowsports · 09-11-2020, 11:12 AM

I use gutter guard on both of my cars. Roll was like $6

Nothing is going to clog it like the guys said. Mine is purely aesthetic. The top mount on my LGT is 13 yrs old. Barely has any bent fins. Twice a year I pull out an ice pick and tiny flat head and spend 30 min straightening the fins. Do I need to do this NO. There is no performance gain. I just like un-mashed fins. Also helpful for twigs, bees, acorns and the like.

murrdogg24 · 09-11-2020, 11:15 AM

It happened to me before I sucked in a bird in my 04 hood scoop, didnt cause to much damage to the IC, maybe a few bent fins..

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Originally Posted by subaru_gc8

I remember seeing a picture of a bird that got sucked into someones good scoop but its kinda a exception to the rule

BlackFighter · 09-11-2020, 11:37 AM

Had the 04 STi hood scoop with the TMIC and FMIC without any screen or "protector", never had a issue. Had a plastic bag hang up on it once or a big leaf but that it. Never any damage. Now if you are doing Rally where there are rocks flying at your car then ya. But at the point i wold be more worried about eh windshield.

cachedrive · 09-11-2020, 01:00 PM

Sorry for my ignorance - I'm a new (to me) 04 WRX owner so this is my first turbo. I replaced the TMIC and just wanted to avoid the vents getting pitted in by debris. Apparently the Cusco item I'm looking at doesn't seem to be what I am expecting to be...

Samurai Jack · 09-12-2020, 04:37 PM

Not a problem. How is one expected to learn if they never ask questions?

All we are saying is that your money is better spent elsewhere, like fuel.

There are a lot of things out there that are no more than marketing gimmicks and totally unnecessary.

Mr.Impreza. · 09-30-2020, 08:46 PM

I actually also really appreciate this thread!
I was debating on buying this to prevent bent fins, but the more I read about it, the more it seems like bent fins don't really cause issues and you can just fix them yourself.

So good thing to know I don't need to buy this since it's actually pretty expensive in Canada.

09-10-2020, 05:33 PM	#1
cachedrive Scooby Newbie Member#: 449152 Join Date: Jun 2016 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 04 WRX Wagon WRB	Cusco TMIC Protector Fit Aftermarket? I have a process west TMIC on my 04. I was curious if the Cusco screen protector will fit over that or is it only rated to fit on OEM WRX / STi Intercooler? I think its called the Intercool Protection Net but its not specific on if it will work on aftermarket TMICs. If you guys know a better one, please link it to me - appreciate it * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-11-2020, 11:12 AM	#4
shadowsports Scooby Newbie Member#: 446364 Join Date: May 2016 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Nor Cal Vehicle: '17 STI LMT '08 LGT DGM / QSM	I use gutter guard on both of my cars. Roll was like $6 Nothing is going to clog it like the guys said. Mine is purely aesthetic. The top mount on my LGT is 13 yrs old. Barely has any bent fins. Twice a year I pull out an ice pick and tiny flat head and spend 30 min straightening the fins. Do I need to do this NO. There is no performance gain. I just like un-mashed fins. Also helpful for twigs, bees, acorns and the like. Last edited by shadowsports; 09-11-2020 at 11:18 AM.

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09-10-2020, 07:06 PM	#2
Samurai Jack Scooby Guru Member#: 21145 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Not in my own time Vehicle: 2002 Enemy of Aku	Seriously, you don't need this. But it's your money so spend it as you wish. This is nothing more than a marketing gimmick to separate your from your money. I never had any clogging issues as the product item describes, and we have lots of leaves everywhere in the fall coming down for a couple of months up here. At most, once in a while I might pick some bee or something out of one of the fins but that is rarely necessary.

09-11-2020, 12:03 AM	#3
subaru_gc8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 29292 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX wagon silver	I remember seeing a picture of a bird that got sucked into someones good scoop but its kinda a exception to the rule

09-11-2020, 11:37 AM	#6
BlackFighter Scooby Specialist Member#: 193940 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI Black RalliSpec Shortblock	Had the 04 STi hood scoop with the TMIC and FMIC without any screen or "protector", never had a issue. Had a plastic bag hang up on it once or a big leaf but that it. Never any damage. Now if you are doing Rally where there are rocks flying at your car then ya. But at the point i wold be more worried about eh windshield.

09-11-2020, 01:00 PM	#7
cachedrive Scooby Newbie Member#: 449152 Join Date: Jun 2016 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 04 WRX Wagon WRB	Sorry for my ignorance - I'm a new (to me) 04 WRX owner so this is my first turbo. I replaced the TMIC and just wanted to avoid the vents getting pitted in by debris. Apparently the Cusco item I'm looking at doesn't seem to be what I am expecting to be...

09-12-2020, 04:37 PM	#8
Samurai Jack Scooby Guru Member#: 21145 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Not in my own time Vehicle: 2002 Enemy of Aku	Not a problem. How is one expected to learn if they never ask questions? All we are saying is that your money is better spent elsewhere, like fuel. There are a lot of things out there that are no more than marketing gimmicks and totally unnecessary.

09-30-2020, 08:46 PM	#9
Mr.Impreza. Scooby Newbie Member#: 480424 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada	I actually also really appreciate this thread! I was debating on buying this to prevent bent fins, but the more I read about it, the more it seems like bent fins don't really cause issues and you can just fix them yourself. So good thing to know I don't need to buy this since it's actually pretty expensive in Canada.