btw next time I think you have to pull the fuse so the engine is cranking not running when you go lock to lock --- cuz running is just too much flow for bubbleswhy dex5 instead of redline?
I think those holes look good but more importantly are functional and needed. Not needed with side mount but once you go front mount all the air gets hogged up by intercooler. I say keep the holes.
I heard Ted's in hayward- is there anyone in sacramento? I can turn a wrench, but I'm new to these things and need a LOT of help - will to pay someone or do the work myself and have them point!