Ghetto but super functional!! 🤟 You could use fiberglass chop strand matting to really make it nice. Especially now that you have the general shape and Fitment desired. After chop strand, and resin. You could make a make shift vacuum. Wrap in carbon fiber to really step it up.💪 Glad to see someone actually analyzing the functionality of an intercooler. Especially the analyzation of the top hood scoop feeding minimal portions of the top mount. Knowing exactly what the hood scoop is doing for you is actually very important for TMIC's. Have you thought about going with a high rise hood scoop as well? 4.5" tall maybe🤔. Think of your hand out the window. It catches so much! This is why I always run a much taller scoop on my builds. Especially if still utilizing the OEM top mount intercooler. Obviously you don't have to replace the intercooler if you're not running anything over stock boost. Great idea by the way. You gave me an idea for a mass producible part. I don't have an air duct for my top mount. I've always thought of making a custom one. I run 5" thick Process West top mount. It's it's very close to the top of the hood. It's huge! Now I wanna make one! Haha thanks for the motivation 👊
Hell yes! Agree on all of it! Definitely looking to get the taller JDM hood scoop, not only do they flow more air which helps IC function better, but I think they also look even more proportional to the rest of the cars body lines than the stock non STi ones. Love the thinking on the mass produced parts - think the market is ripe for much much more than what’s out there. We should talk...
Very good idea! I think they would look cleaner too! Might take a little longer, but when you are modding your pride and joy, who the hell cares about a little more time!! Nice idea/suggestion - thanks for sharing!!! 🤙🤙
@@SubaruONLY Is it bad to not use a splitter? I recently put an STI scoop on my WRX so I thought that the WRX SPlitter was pointless. Been driving like that for 6 months but recently found out I could be doing severe engine damage due to potential detonation due to higher intake temps. I am feeling so stupid.
It’s definitely a good idea to use one, as they do help. But I don’t think you’ll cause any serious damage not using one, our modern ECUs are pretty good at preventing any real damage. Typically, you just loose some power or fuel mileage for things like this. Cheer and good luck! And BTW, if your reaching out for info, can’t be considered stupid, cause only smart people do that!!!
Yes, this mod will allow more cold air to enter through the hood scoop and more air pass over the larger intercooler I have installed. This increase in air volume will cool the air entering the engine more and that makes more HP and torque! Cheers! 👍
Hey man! Let’s definitely stay in touch. Haven’t repacked it yet but I will be in the coming months for sure. Can you send me an email to: SubaruOnlyShop@gmail.com, and we can continue the dialogue. Thanks!
@@SubaruONLY awesome.. for sure man. Ill send you an email. I definitely need something custom for my ej20 swapped GC coupe.. not trying to spend over $150 for an aftermarket name brand one to hack it up to make it fit..
Ghetto but super functional!! 🤟 You could use fiberglass chop strand matting to really make it nice. Especially now that you have the general shape and Fitment desired. After chop strand, and resin. You could make a make shift vacuum. Wrap in carbon fiber to really step it up.💪 Glad to see someone actually analyzing the functionality of an intercooler. Especially the analyzation of the top hood scoop feeding minimal portions of the top mount. Knowing exactly what the hood scoop is doing for you is actually very important for TMIC's. Have you thought about going with a high rise hood scoop as well? 4.5" tall maybe🤔. Think of your hand out the window. It catches so much! This is why I always run a much taller scoop on my builds. Especially if still utilizing the OEM top mount intercooler. Obviously you don't have to replace the intercooler if you're not running anything over stock boost. Great idea by the way. You gave me an idea for a mass producible part. I don't have an air duct for my top mount. I've always thought of making a custom one. I run 5" thick Process West top mount. It's it's very close to the top of the hood. It's huge! Now I wanna make one! Haha thanks for the motivation 👊
Hell yes! Agree on all of it! Definitely looking to get the taller JDM hood scoop, not only do they flow more air which helps IC function better, but I think they also look even more proportional to the rest of the cars body lines than the stock non STi ones. Love the thinking on the mass produced parts - think the market is ripe for much much more than what’s out there. We should talk...
SubaruONLY absolutely 🤟
Nice mod on the splitter, what about using rivets for a neater look?
Very good idea! I think they would look cleaner too! Might take a little longer, but when you are modding your pride and joy, who the hell cares about a little more time!! Nice idea/suggestion - thanks for sharing!!! 🤙🤙
+1 for pop rivets. Cheap, easy and permanent.
@@SubaruONLY Is it bad to not use a splitter? I recently put an STI scoop on my WRX so I thought that the WRX SPlitter was pointless. Been driving like that for 6 months but recently found out I could be doing severe engine damage due to potential detonation due to higher intake temps.
I am feeling so stupid.
It’s definitely a good idea to use one, as they do help. But I don’t think you’ll cause any serious damage not using one, our modern ECUs are pretty good at preventing any real damage. Typically, you just loose some power or fuel mileage for things like this. Cheer and good luck! And BTW, if your reaching out for info, can’t be considered stupid, cause only smart people do that!!!
@@SubaruONLY Even for the older generations? I have a Version 7 :)
Would this mod work with the 02-03 JDM hood scoop?
Does this make a difference in performance?
Yes, this mod will allow more cold air to enter through the hood scoop and more air pass over the larger intercooler I have installed. This increase in air volume will cool the air entering the engine more and that makes more HP and torque! Cheers! 👍
Did you ever get the JDM STI one? Or grimmspeed? If so are you willing to sell this one you made.. im highly interested in it.
Hey man! Let’s definitely stay in touch. Haven’t repacked it yet but I will be in the coming months for sure. Can you send me an email to: SubaruOnlyShop@gmail.com, and we can continue the dialogue.
Thanks!
@@SubaruONLY awesome.. for sure man. Ill send you an email. I definitely need something custom for my ej20 swapped GC coupe.. not trying to spend over $150 for an aftermarket name brand one to hack it up to make it fit..
For sure man! Feel you on that one!