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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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now that im boosted is it normal to have such a hot engine bay? but im not over heating or anything? just the whole engine bay is hot
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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oh ok so i guess its pretty normal than right?
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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oh no its not melting anything
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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time to cut some air vents HOME MADE STYLE!!!!

WHATEVER WAY YOU CHOOSE..... *scoope or mesh vents?*
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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is that what those are for? i thought theyt were there fer looks
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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i always thought the hoods were vented like that cuz of how the ic was mounted in the engine.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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the WRX and STi hood scoop is to ram air over the intercooler, which for some unknown reason, is mounted right on top of the motor.

The vents on the Evo are obviously for cooling, since they are functional. Otherwise they would be just for looks.
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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i rather the vents. looks very easy to make.
i highly doupt anything on those cars are for looks.



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