Hey guys, I just installed the Injen CAI on my car and its curious to me as to how this will work if it rains (a lot) or wash your car? The filter is literally right in the bumper before the radiator so how will this be affected while driving in heavy rain? Now it might not hurt the engine (?) but it would surely wash off the oils on the filter quickly, right? Its just like running it under the faucet. Any experiences with this? Should i be worried, not drive it as much in the rain, etc?

Thanks

 

There is a high risk of your filter being submerged in water ONLY if you go through a puddle or a flood that's like 3 feet or so. Even without a CAI a person would face trouble if they decided to go through such puddle. All you have to do is drive very carefully when it rains and avoid big size puddles. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

As far as re-oiling the filter goes, you should always clean and do maintenance on the filter regardless of circumstances. I'd check the filter every time I do an oil change.

 

Do you have any plans on going to Tennessee soon?

 

Was the risk of hydrolock worth the loss in performance?

 

snap.

 

someone call the fire department....I see flames

 

you know, I really try to not drive in that kinda rain, but since I have been put in that position here in Texas, if the rain is coming down hard, low gear it to get home. I mean like 45mph in 6th gear. neutral it in big puddles.

 

Moved...

 

^^^?

uh....

(reference to the one above vo's post.)

 

Its in chinese, just ignore it!!!!

 

Just hit me. Had to read it again. lulz at neutral in big puddles

 

"route the headers back into the intake its like a turbo. "


try this out!!!! This should do the trick!!!

 

 

i wonder how many people in my area, tennessee, got hydro locked this past week. if youre really worried about it, i think aem makes a little anti hydro lock insert. never heard any reports on it though.

 

theres been several times where I was caught in srious rain here and when I was in DC/VA/MD areas, all of which made me really nervous because I have an Injen CAI, I NEVER let the rpms exceed past 2500. Ive been thru rain here, DC/MD/VA, going down to NC, and road tripping from DC to so.Cal and back. the more throttle you give it, the higher the intake vaccum. Avoid HEAVY rain/flood though, thats always the best way

 

never had any issues when i was stationed at ft sam, still have no issues here in TN. even with the JWT/titek no issues at all.

 

This is 100% correct.

The AEM insert doesn't fit right with the Injen CAI due to the lengths of the tubing. However, Injen makes a Hydro Shield for their CAI. Google it and you'll find the distributors. It runs around $25.

 

Just go Navy Seal and put a magnum condom over it when it rains

 

If you're worried about some of the water, get the hydro shield for the actual filter, it's like a screen on your windows. It'll stop most larger drops, but you may "loose some performance" or buy that AEM piece.

 

hahaha oh boy what a fuggin' mess.... i suppose even washing the car could F'n hydrolock it too??