just to help you new guys out. here is a list of stock toyota celica intercoolers, in order of how good they are (stock). worst - best.
and the newest request for fixes is being added
WORST
st185 air to air top mount
high density design, all black with a trim ring that has a black grill on it
fix: fmic, 185rc, 205, arc (but you might as well go fmic at that point)
st215 air to air top mount
high density design, all black with a giant toyota logo on it's grill/cover
fix: fmic
st165 water to air top mount with half size heat exchanger
low density design, the smallest of the wta cores, about a 2.25 inch outlet
fix: upgrade heat exchanger and add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic, 185rc, 205
st185rc/cs water to air top mount with half size heat exchanger
low density design, black center with a grey outer
fix: upgrade heat exchanger and add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic, 205
st205 water to air top mount with full size heat exchanger
low density design, all black, about a 2.75 inch outlet
fix: add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic
BEST
* = should be done first
post any corrections please
and the newest request for fixes is being added
WORST
st185 air to air top mount
high density design, all black with a trim ring that has a black grill on it
fix: fmic, 185rc, 205, arc (but you might as well go fmic at that point)
st215 air to air top mount
high density design, all black with a giant toyota logo on it's grill/cover
fix: fmic
st165 water to air top mount with half size heat exchanger
low density design, the smallest of the wta cores, about a 2.25 inch outlet
fix: upgrade heat exchanger and add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic, 185rc, 205
st185rc/cs water to air top mount with half size heat exchanger
low density design, black center with a grey outer
fix: upgrade heat exchanger and add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic, 205
st205 water to air top mount with full size heat exchanger
low density design, all black, about a 2.75 inch outlet
fix: add fan*, constant run mod*, fmic
BEST
* = should be done first
post any corrections please