{"product_id":"process-west-hood-scoop-splitter-subaru-forester-xt-2004-2008-w-jdm-hood-scoop","title":"Process West Hood Scoop Splitter Subaru Forester XT 2004-2008 w\/ JDM Hood Scoop","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eOne of the most overlooked steps when upgrading a Subaru intercooler is proper airflow management. Without a correctly sized hood scoop splitter, even the best intercooler upgrade will fall short of its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lrggvp\" data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eA larger intercooler core increases cooling capacity—but only if airflow is properly directed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s25cf1\" data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eFactory splitter retained:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restricts airflow across the upgraded core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zdgpf\" data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eSplitter removed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air bypasses the intercooler, reducing cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dgkvlw\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eCorrect splitter installed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forces air directly through the intercooler for maximum performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eWithout proper sealing, heat soak increases and intake air temperatures rise—directly impacting power and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kqfd41\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eProcess West Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThe Process West Hood Scoop Splitter is engineered to create a complete seal between the hood scoop and intercooler core, ensuring all incoming air is forced through the intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eKey benefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmnl8s\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eMaximized airflow across the entire intercooler surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oge7h7\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eEliminates air bypass and uneven cooling zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txm7qe\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eImproves charge air temperature stability under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yfd5w9\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eEnhances the effectiveness of upgraded intercooler systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eDesigned specifically to complement Process West Top Mount Intercoolers, it completes the airflow system for optimal cooling efficiency.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Process West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45333436858411,"sku":"PRW-PWSP07","price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1817\/9115\/files\/process-west-PRW-PWSP07-1.jpg?v=1789172728","url":"https:\/\/www.red5garage.com\/products\/process-west-hood-scoop-splitter-subaru-forester-xt-2004-2008-w-jdm-hood-scoop","provider":"Red 5 Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}