People,

I noticed that the placement of the air filter on both kits seems rather dangerously placed. It comes out on the bumper and is totally exposed to the elements, what if it rains, i know that the AEM system has the bypass valve but even on the injen setup if water gets up there your screwed, would anyone suggest the aem short ram? is there any power differnce at all between short ram and cold air intake?

 

I have it and haven't had any problems, you would have to get so much water for it to cause any damage that you would be having many other problems other than water in you intake. For water to be a concern you would have to have the filter basically sumerged in water in which case you would be in about 12 inches of water and I think other problems would be of more importance.

I put a grill in front to help keep objects from getting in there and it should help should any water get splashed in there but just driving in rain should not be a problem.

 

The injen sits in front of the radiator. if water gets that high, then you are driving in a lake and should exit your vehicle and swim to safety.
The AEM is down behind the front verticle amber reflector.If water gets high enough to completely submerge that filter, then you are probably driving in way too deep water. IF it comes down to it, like crossing a flooded street, then just gun it, push the clutch in and turn off the engine and coast through the puddle. Be careful, as you will loose your power brakes.
Just be a careful driver in monsson-like weather and you will be fine.

 

Well, I drove thoruhg one of our great South Florida thunderstorms today, it poured plus I was on the highway with trucks creating their cloud of mist and no problems whatsover, I didn't even think about it until I just saw this post. Don't worry just enjoy.

 

Yeah this mist is what I was thinking about. If you drive at 70 for an hour in the rain, it would seem that the car would be sucking in alot of water. BUt like you say, it didn't bother it....

I was driving in the rain today too (I don't have a CAI yet)..I felt the car actually hydroplane once on the highway (it was POURING!)..now rain that heavy couldn't be detrimental right? Because I heard a few of you say it has to actually be under water?

 

Im worried about this too. I have the Injen CAI installed on my G35 Coupe. The G35 Coupe looks even more valnurable to possible problems.

http://www.g35tips.com/mods/injen/imagepages/image6.htm

 

I say you have to be under water because that is the only way the car would be sucking up any amount of water that would be harmful, otherwise any water that gets sucked up wouldn't be any more than gets sucked up now, that intake (stock) sucks pretty good also, I have found leaves in by the filter. Whatever little water gets sucked will burn anyway, hey some people have water injection to keep the engine cool anyway. Like I said don't worry about it.

 

cool I just needed some reinforcement before I get an intake. thanks man.

 

ogG35coupe,

I have the g35 too and put the injen on. I guess when we wash the car, just avoid spraying the filter or cover it up some how.

I don't think water will get that far up the tube anyways. so listen to that one guy and "don't worry about it".

 

Does anyone know what sixe bypass valve will fit the injen intake. there are three sizes on the AEM website: 2.5"; 2.75" and 3.0"?

 

Injen straight pipe (coming off throttle body) is 3 1/8, piping in front of Mass Air Meter is 3 1/2.

As for rain- don't worry about it- you would have to completely submerge the filter to induce hydrolock- rain hitting the filter isn't anything to worry about as there isn't enough pressure for small droplettes to be sucked into the engine- I've had Injen CAI's on my last three cars and have never had a problem with rain (downpours). However if you live in an area prone to flash flood you may want to go short ram instead.