Those pesky CAI, I had the same issue with mine.
I had a CAI on 4 other cars, 1 of them was 4 inches off the ground and dragged all the time and I drove that thing in the rain and never had any issues. I don't know why the Z is any different. I don't have to drive that fast in heavy rain with the Z and the CAI starts to suck up water, so I have to keep it below 2500 rpm

I did too with my AEM, it's because of the little slits in the fenderwell. Short ram that shizz and get a cf air vent.

 

I've had CAI's in my previous cars as well and never needed a bypass valve.

Next time don't throttle through a puddle, you'll be fine.

 

I cut the piping to make my CAI into Short Ram. I had that problem everytime i would wash my car, i couldnt rev past 2500 or else it would start to stall. I post pics later, actually turned out pretty cool.

 

exactly what happens to me, at about 2500 it will start to stutter and I have to slow down. I'll probably have to get a short ram for rainy season and keep the cold air for the hot times.

Never had this issue with my other cold air on any other cars tho.

 

Dang bro, Sorry to hear about what happened... What intersection did this happen at?

 

Yeah I just took the bottom pipe off and got another pipe with a bend so it would sit right. It sounded better and got more air with the intake vent. I think I got too much air without a tune cause I kept throwin a A/F ratio Lean code. I took it off and just put a k&n drop filter until I decide to get a UTEC.

 

HAHAHA OP! why were you using a Ricer *** CAI? it doesnt improve hp at all on these cars. im pretty sure your insurance wont cover it if you have an aftermarket intake. better put the stock one back on and get it all wet. lol

 

^even though i dont agree with Mr. 248 posts gay *** ricer comment, he is right about the insurance part.

 

correct. You're not a gay *** ricer if you have a CAI, lots of people have them. But I work for insurance and as a claims adjuster I have seen people's claims be denied due to having aftermarket parts what put it lower to the ground and void the warranty.

Best thing is to put the stock one back on and get it all dirty and wet, though they will find it hard to believe all that water penetraded the box and soaked the filter that much.

Good luck with your motor tho!

 

Wow, sorry to hear that. CAI FTL