Questions about modifying a B4 bonnet?

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I need to find out what Grade and Type of Aluminum is used in AUS B4 bonnets?  I'm thinking of modifying the factory intercooler intake openning so I can get more airflow by moving / lifting the factory openning higher and further foward.  I got the idea from the current WRX but would prefer something not that aggressive.

I was thinking about cutting out the sheetmetal around the stock scoop so I could move it then use my english wheel to roll up the infill panels, tig it and the infill in place.  And I also plan to use the 35mm APS intercooler insert to help with further airflow.

The other question I have is, what WRX's have an aluminum bonnet? Current model? I ask because I'm looking to find 2 vents that I can add to the bonnet to get some heat out from under the bonnet like to older style WRX.  Worst case I can make something myself but you can't match a factory look.

Cheers Kenny

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Re: Questions about modifying a B4 bonnet?

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Kerry, that seems like an awfull lot of work when a front mount would suit your application much better, especially up north.

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some guys on here have used a carbon fibre add-on piece that makes the inlet larger on the stock scoop.

apparently theyre pretty rare, only seen them on japan import sites

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Re: Questions about modifying a B4 bonnet?

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look for a Legacy S401 bonnet scoop

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Evil_VZ-T;175961 wrote:

look for a Legacy S401 bonnet scoop
cool, while he's doing that, I'll chat to the leprachauns in the back yard sleeping under my money tree... smile

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carbon fibre bonnet out of the question? Saves you butchering your standard one.

If you're merely doing it for airflow to the ic, wouldn't it be better with a front mount?

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