Cold Air Intake

[paddock]

"Polished Stainless Steel 2.5" cold air intake by Paddock Performance." This intake system includes the following : 1.K&N open element cone filter 2.Turbo inlet pipe (by-pass valve also avaliable at additional charge) 3.Intercooler inlet pipe 4.Intercooler outlet pipe (optional outlet pipe avaliable w/any aftermarket blow-off valve at an additional Charge) 5.Blue reinforced silicone couplers 6.Stainless clamps 7.Blue silicone vent hose This unit not only looks great it adds flare to your engine compartment and also adds power. Extensive research has been done to ensure maximum power gains in horsepower and torque(refer to dyno chart). Fit and finish are superb unlike other systems on the market no components i.e. Battery, Reservoir etc. has to be relocated. Simple installation with common tools under one hour.


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[II-Savy]

Looks nice, Looks like it may be easier to get wet?......no?

 

[prospeed]

does not look like a good spot for the air filter.

 

[1338]

can it work with stock BPV?

 

[Glowmunkey]

Saw that last night. Scary ass spot for the filter, the oil would likely repel most of the water, but you'd have to clean and re-oil after every storm...

 

[03MSPRO]

I would not put the filter there unless you want to rebuild your engine very soon

 

[SuperSpud]

umm.. or you could justnot go through puddles of water up to your bumper..... just at thought....

 

[03MSPRO]

water will always splatter and the filter will always be wet and dirty, even on dry days the filter will get very dirty from the road debris. Has anyone ever seen the inside of an engine that used an AEM CAI for a long time? If not, do a lil research!!

 

[hawaiian_msp]

not a good spot at all... -mike

 

[shinzen]

That looks like it would be great for vacuuming the road!

 

[jonnydoe48]

there is a difference from a "little dirty" engine to the bottom of the car.

 

[Dr.Sound]

i guess it's good for a drag setup.....
coldest air is always at the lowest point

pointless for a street car

 

[speedfrk]

I have a cold air intake in similar spot on another car works great . Just takes more care and maintance . I like this setup.

 

[Dr.Sound]

AEM's CAI for ford focus places the filter in the similar location

 

[jonnydoe48]

agreed dr sound.

 

[Glowmunkey]

Has anyone ever seen the inside of an engine that used an AEM CAI for a long time? If not, do a lil research!!

Not a MSP, but yes... I've seen engines that don't look like they have ever ingested anything in the way of water or dirt after 2 years or more... a cold air that places the filter in the fender, behind the wheel well lining very rarely manages to pull in any water. That is assuming that the driver avoids any one foot deep puddles.

As for a setup like this, nope, I must plead ignorance.

 

[03MSPRO]

AEM's CAI for ford focus places the filter in the similar location

what are you saying? that does not mean squat.
Monkey see, monkey do?
AEM only want to SELL their products.
Shop wisely.

 

[Dr.Sound]

HEY!!! Monkeys are smart!

did u see me say that since AEM is doing it we should all jump out the window?

i just said that AEM's CAI for focus places the filter in similar location.
i shop wisely my frien, believe me.

the best CAI system ever was prototyped on my car.....i know quite a few things about CAI's.


P.S. u should maybe read my first post on this thread before u say anything.

 

[speedfrk]

I have one modified from a ford focus aem cai setup for my zx2 daily driver. I have had it for over 2yrs and 50,000 miles never ingested water even on some very rainy wet days and with the car much lower than msp . Im also a ford technician who has been very sceptical but satisfied with the setup . It is not somthing for the faint of heart but it does work well. for the focus this setup has shown to be one of the best combos on the dyno. I still dont think the in the fender well setup is a bad idea more insurance for safety. would love to see a dyno shoot out of all these setups . I do like that is made of Stainless steel . I will be considering this for myself. And it also states you can get the safety bypass just incase it does hit a deep puddle . everyone gets so worked up on these things no one can have thier own opnion or preference without being s*** on you guys need to relax and just laugh at what you precieve as not a good product . I work off of my own experiences and say who cares what others say.

 

[Dr.Sound]

problem is if u hit something, u have very big chance of damaging the turbo