I finally got my intakes back from powdercoating today after suffering through switching my CT driver's license to my CA driver's license at the DMV. I went for textured black since I wanted a clean, OEM look in the engine bay and I really didn't like the way the intake looks in its polished form. What do you think? I like it, and will be installing them tomorrow!
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I know that the whole concept behind having polishing intake pipes is to reflect heat but honestly, I doubt this will make much of a difference as the primary cool air benefits of the G3 intake come from having the filters located in the bumper. Coming next will be a Tanabe Y pipe and later this year, a custom road tune from SpecialtyZ to round out all the bolt ons!