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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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50/50 if i should install an air duct into the bumber. i already had a problem with hydro locking from a aem cai. just worried about rain and other debris getting inside. any suggestions?

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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hmmmm.....you could build a rain stopper for when it rains
you could build some thing that you take on and off
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Dont worry, water won't get in.... I use to have the same problem with my aem, so i got fed up and converted it to short ram. couldn't be happier with it.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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does the air duct actually provide any gains, noticeable? i'm also considering this, just dont know if its only for looks or has decent purpose
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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does the air duct actually provide any gains, noticeable? i'm also considering this, just dont know if its only for looks or has decent purpose
Noticeable gains, no. but it looks cool. i just installed mine a few days ago, it feels exactly the same.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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^ Yeah, it's pretty much just cosmetic.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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ohh ok thats cool then, thanks for the info! i think it looks really cool but dono if its worth cutting my stock bumper...
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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is there a diy on cutting your bumper.....my 07 with the duals is there a template?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sk26dett
Dont worry, water won't get in.... I use to have the same problem with my aem, so i got fed up and converted it to short ram. couldn't be happier with it.

Have you driven in heavy rain yet? Just curious as to the reason why water won't get sucked up by the intake?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jgregory124
is there a diy on cutting your bumper.....my 07 with the duals is there a template?

There must be, they sell the dual duct set on ebay (looks pretty sweet)
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