The factory covers would rub and hit like mad. This was 1 of the many cutting completed to get my turbo kit to install. I don't want to talk about how much I had to cut into the factory HID headlights to get the pipe from the inter-cooler to intake to fit.
If that cover is applying ANY pressure your better off cutting it entirely vs causing it to rub and short while driving it. The last thing you need is the damn wires to shorting out when driving. No one likes tow trucks.
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2014 Subaru BRZ
FBM Turbokit: GTX3076R - ECUTEK HRI FlexFuel tune - FBM 3" Turboback Exhaust - 550cc Injectors - Walbro 485 Fuel Pump - 4bar Map Sensor - FBM Oil Pan - ACT SB7-XTSS - AMSOIL all fluids - Forester XT Oil Cooler - Cusco engine, trans mounts - Whiteline rear differential bushings - Perrin shifter bushing - Firehawk 235/45/17 - AEM Failsafe