Look at Scott and Joe's cars.

 

Will you be selling your carbon fiber STi scoop if you get something else?

 

I'd think the cooling effects of air flow would still be better with the original scoop. I say keep it the way it is.

 

1- do it.
2- 5-7° makes no improvement under the hood. (nor in operation)
3- thermotech that dang turbo. it NEEDS that the most.
4- i sold mine (joe's car NEEDED it more)

 

that 5-7 is an approximation in the underhood temps, not IAT.

best way to flush the intake temp is with the fogpanel intake. that's an easy 10°F cooler, with the ability to regain ambient temps instantly.....

your black sti will look correct w/ the CF piece; my good ole crystal G looks odd, imo.

es