Is this the oil filter , by the engine cover ?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...to-5468614.jpg
Is Subaru doing away with the slit in the hood ?
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...#photo-5468615
and now channeling the air through the radiator grille
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...#photo-5468602
The engine will run too hot...and it will create problems...Even the air that cools the intercooler will have had a chance to warm up going between by the engine...I hope the STI will have a different cooling solution.
The hood reminds me of Mazda Speed 6