Another Newbie!

Hey guys.. New to the board!

I own a 98 rally blue RS..

I'm a cheap ass, but I'll be modding it out eventually.

My question:
Anyone know what a Snorkusectomy is??
http://www.remarcable.net/misc/legacy_outback/mods/snorkusectomy/

It supposedly makes a pretty big improvement.. at least until I buy a Cold Air intake..

Has anyone tried it?