Originally Posted by 813_05_STi
Im sorry to dissapoint some of you, but if you have a top mount intercooler and dont wrap your d.p your going to bake the IC pvoven fact time and time again. Engine temps can make and break performance of any engine.
You're 100% right, but the fact that this setup helps with heat soak doesn't offset the fact that it's still increasing spool as a side effect. I had the top potion of my downpipe wrapped along with a modified heat sheild and I was perfectly happy with the results on my WRX. I went with just a modified heat sheild on my STi and I was even happier.