I need a new hood scoop, and ill probably go with a seibon carbon fiber one, but im just curious if any one has experience with that scoop... does the screen restrict flow? if i took it out would it look stupid being able to see the splitter? also, does anyone know of a good carbon scoop without a mesh screen? and whats the difference between a JDM scoop and an USDM scoop, if any?

thanks guys

STI-style carbon fiber hood scoop for 2004-2005 Subaru WRX

04 WRB WRX wagon
-JDM STi Version 8 EJ207 AVCS motor swap w/matching ECU
-VF37 twin scroll turbo
-K&N Typhoon short ram intake
-3" Cat-less Downpipe
-3" Invidia Q300 cat-back exhaust
-GrimmSpeed 3 port EBCS
-JDM STi Version 8 6-speed transmission swap w/DCCDPro controller
-Autometer wideband AFR and boost gauges
-STi hood scoop w/JDM Ver. 8 splitter
-HID 8000k headlights
-Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs
-1/2" saggy butt spacers
-Black TSW "Track Star" 17" wheels
-tuned by EQ Tuning for 91 octane
-270whp and 260ft-lbs of torque at 18 psi on a DynoCom dyno @ .80 correction.

 

IMO, the only drawback about CF scoop is that it is sitting above the hottest area in the motor and will definitely crack over time.

I'd guess the screen is removable. I don't think the scoops are different, but the splitters are because the JDM TMIC is slightly different.

 

i see, i figured id go with the CF cause then i dont have to match paint, i thought it would save me a little trouble, also, i have the JDM splitter, and an STI scoop, although im not sure if its a USDM scoop or a JDM scoop

also i didnt know that CF cracked, i had a CF smoke stack on my diesel pickup, and i never had any problems with it, but it was only on there for 6 months.

thanks for the input

 

I don't think the CF itself will crack, just the clear/gel coat.