Originally Posted by JARblue

So one of my nagging thoughts I haven't expressed in this thread is my intakes. I'm currently running the R2C intakes. I really like the filters, but I'm not happy with engine bay temps. The IATs are a bit high mainly due to the metal tubes even though the heat shield actually works pretty well.

I realize this won't be too much of a problem at speed on the track. Just trying to decide if it's worth swapping them to help out with the temps overall. I could easily pick up some post-MAF tubes to go with the stock intakes and R2C dry panel filters I have. Of course, the logical choice is to go for one of the long tubes (Stillen, Takeda, Z1, AEM). Probably rather not spend the money on the long tubes at this time. That's an easy mod I can DIY at anytime. Open to thoughts and suggestions.

Note that a vented hood is a consideration but probably not feasible for another year or so. That is, depending on how much further I fall down the rabbit hole after this first upcoming leap.