Cold air intake Void Warranty?

[MM3Canuck]

alright, thanks for all your help

 

[BKK Jack]

I wouldnt have to be carefull while driving through rain right? I mean the CAI won't suck it up?
Sorry I am new to this, and do not know much about this kind of stuff!!! <- Noob!!!

No worries. A lot of us are new to this, I have only been here for a couple of months. That is why we are here, to learn from the vets. Everyone has been really tolerant so far.

That being said, I have been reading posts from both sides of the fence for awhile, and am also a little worried about the water issue. Although I am 95% sure it shouldn't be a problem, that 5% is enough that I am probably going to get a short ram vice the CAI. I think the gains from either system are similar enough that the piece of mind of having the intake higher with the SRI makes it the better choice for me.

 

[StealthWyvern]

No worries. A lot of us are new to this, I have only been here for a couple of months. That is why we are here, to learn from the vets. Everyone has been really tolerant so far.

That being said, I have been reading posts from both sides of the fence for awhile, and am also a little worried about the water issue. Although I am 95% sure it shouldn't be a problem, that 5% is enough that I am probably going to get a short ram vice the CAI. I think the gains from either system are similar enough that the piece of mind of having the intake higher with the SRI makes it the better choice for me.

you coudl also get the AEM air bypass filter

 

[MM3Canuck]

you coudl also get the AEM air bypass filter

1.What is an 'air bypass filter'
2.How does the stock air filter manage to be safe in wet conditions?
3.What do you guys recommend: AEM, Injen, K&N?

(poke)

 

[MM3Canuck]

No worries. A lot of us are new to this, I have only been here for a couple of months. That is why we are here, to learn from the vets. Everyone has been really tolerant so far.

That being said, I have been reading posts from both sides of the fence for awhile, and am also a little worried about the water issue. Although I am 95% sure it shouldn't be a problem, that 5% is enough that I am probably going to get a short ram vice the CAI. I think the gains from either system are similar enough that the piece of mind of having the intake higher with the SRI makes it the better choice for me.

Thanks!!! That makes me feel better. lol I'll catch on, I promise (RTM) (RTM)


BUT, what does SRI stand for?

 

[mzdalvr]

you can also get a pre-filter, which is like a micro-mesh screen that goes on the filter.

 

[BKK Jack]

1.What is an 'air bypass filter'
2.How does the stock air filter manage to be safe in wet conditions?
3.What do you guys recommend: AEM, Injen, K&N?

(poke)

1. An air bypass filter is a just that. It is positioned close to the throttle body and is a way for air to be drawn into the engine should the primary filter be submerged. See for yourself:

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/0104scc_aem_air_bypass_valve/

I was going down the same path, until some of the more experience members told me they had heard of the foam disintegrating and being ingested into engines. I would think that is not a good thing.

2. If you are talking about OEM stock, it is safe because of the location and design, high up in the engine bay. CAI's are generally safe because typically at worst they might only get a little splash, and any water droplets would have to get drawn up a considerable length of tubing. Add a prefilter or splash-guard for extra piece-of-mind.

3. Take your pick (but the K&N is designed to be configurable as either a CAI or SRI, so if you wanted to, you could change your configuration to be appropriate to the seasons/conditions).

BUT, what does SRI stand for?

Short Ram Intake.

Please be advised, I am only regurgitating knowledge I have gained from this forum, I am by no means an expert. Hell, I don't even have my 3 yet (44 more days). At least I still think it sounds like I know what I am talking about.:bs:

 

[MM3Canuck]

Thank you very much for your reply.

This answered all my questions and concerns.

I will probably ( once i get the $$$) get a K&M CAI, due to the ability to transform to a SRI.

I can not wait to get one installed! (cool)


THANKS AGAIN


Cheers

 

[QBCERUS]

Thank you very much for your reply.

This answered all my questions and concerns.

I will probably ( once i get the $$$) get a K&M CAI, due to the ability to transform to a SRI.

I can not wait to get one installed! (cool)


THANKS AGAIN


Cheers

That's what I bought, a K&N CAI with an AEM air bypass valve to make sure I won't hydrolock the engine. I have it on my car for 2 or 3 months now without any problem. I personally recommend that you buy the AEM air bypass valve 2.5" to go with it. It gives an added protection.

 

[MM3Canuck]

thanks for the advice!!!