AEM CAI and water/moisture question
 

Hey all,

I was just wondering if I need to worry about water/moisture getting into my engine once I've installed this cold air intake I got. So I have a couple of questions for you expertz:

1. Will the CAI pick up water from its intake point?
2. If so, is there any kind of filter I can get to prevent the water from making it back into my engine?

Thanx for any input!

Yes and yes. The CAI will suck up water and hydrolock your engine if it is submerged. I drive in very rainy weather with mine, and I've been fine so far. If you're conecerned, you can get a bypass valve from AEM (~$40 I think). You install that inline, and in the case that the filter is submerged, air will be sucked in through the valve instead. I have one, but I ended up putting a rubber coupler in its place since it causes HP loss.

in the rain you dont have to worry all tooo much.. but still a good idea to get a by pass valve.. its fairly cheap to buy....

Much easier to suck up water than air, so unless the filter is submerged you should be okay. I have the bypass valve anyway, 'cause it's cheaper than a new engine (just in case).

Also check out http://www.hardracing.com/CARPARTS/AEM/AEMTEST.htm

I had an AEM CAI on my EX for over a year with no issues. I now have one on my Si. Unless you drive in a flood, you shouldn't have any issues. Just be smart...

yes, but if u do hydrolock, throw the OEM air system on and make an insurance claim, brand new engine w00t w00t

Hmmm...mines in the city dump by now..........