I am planing (now hoping) to install a Forge Intercooler tomorrow, but I now read several posts stating that it won't fit on a 2011.
I see that some have it on their 2011, so I'm wondering what might need altering? I read the tab at the top won't connect to the crash bumper - should I cover it (w/ tape, foam, whatever) and tuck it behind the crash bumper?

 

It fits perfectly.

 

Great. So did you attach the upper pin to the back side of the crash bumper?

I guess the lower grill that comes with it won't fit the 2011's?

 

Who cares... Your lower grill will work.

 

It will fit fine, you won't need the new grille, and the tab at the top you don't need to do anything with.

 

Yes.... Just let it just hang... Way installed mine and after close inspection, he knows what he is talking about. Love you, Way!

 

Exactly what Way said. The Forge FMIC fits perfectly. You don't need to attach the top tab to anything. And your current lower grille fits perfectly even with the brake ducts.

Forge sends a modified grille for use with the intercooler so I just sold it on eBay, got $40 out of it!

I installed mine myself, it took about 2.5hr but that was the first time I took the front bumper off. I could probably do it in 1.5hr if I had to do it again. I did find the brake ducts to be kind of a pain to remove and re-install but I figured it out on my own.

 

Someone paid you $40 for that thing? Well done.

Thank you all for the info - sticking the IC on as we speak!

 

I don't know how '11's are compared to '10 models, but there was no way I could just ignore the top tab or even tuck it, the crash bumper is just different that other years.

It had to be cut off, no way around it. Once off, install was smooth as butter.

 

In 2011+ you're supposed to put the tab behind the crash bumper whereas before it went in front of the crash bumper.

I might have the in front/behind location mixed up, but point being they changed that one aspect in 2011 and it does matter for fitment of the IC. Just read your instructions for the right placement.

If you install it correctly on the 2011+ you won't have to modify anything.

 

Install was a breeze. The top tab sits about 1/4" behind the crash bumper. As others stated, it's not necessary - that thing is secure.

I now know that new boost tubes and IC's are a must. The car is so much smoother.

 

IC is good. Boost tubes are a complete waste of money.

 

Boost tube look pretty cool tho!

I guess they're technically a Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement but they're the good kind

 

I actually only replaced the hot side and immediately drove it. Even at idle I felt the difference. Then adding the IC was a complete change.

Even just placing the two tubes side by side justified this purchase.

 

haha sure it did

 

Oh turtle you 'ol dog you..I know them rolly eyes meanin' you ain't serus. I's bettin' you'd be mitey upset havin' ta buy full price fo somin' like that?

It sounds better, obviously breathes better, and loves me more for it.

IC + BOOST TUBES + tune =

 

your spot on. i did pay full price for them and I was very mad i paid full price for them because they did nothing at all. (boost tubes that is)