HatedCobalt

So i installed my Aem cold air intake this morning and im wondering if anybody has even had a problem with water getting in it. i dont have inner fenders in my car cause of the bodykit but still if they where there water would get in from the front bumper im sure. i know ive seen covers you can put over ur filter to keep water out is anybodys useing them and where can i get one. gimme ur input please....

GOT BOOST?

Not a good idea to drive in the rain with that set up

mattyfinch

yeah your going become friends with a guy named hydrolock really fast if you drive in the rain.

splink

the inner fenders keep alot of the water out. it is harder than you think to get water in through the bumper also.

K&N's intake comes with a protective "sock" for over the filter... not completely waterproof but does a lot to help repel water. im sure they make those for your also

3fo893013L

I would at least put a guard on the back to prevent the tires from screwing it up with water and underneath it as well. It would be ok to leave it somewhat exposed by the front bumper. Unless there is a flood I think you would be ok with this setup because the bumper has it mostly covered.

sushidog

I would sell that and go to an Injen short ram or GM's setup.

I use an Injen CAI in Southern La. where it rains a lot, with no problems.

However, I have the stock bumper/inner fender setup which is a virtual still air box.

Even when dry, your setup will draw from buffeting air and will plague you with CELs.

Do not drive your current setup when wet.

CTCOBALTSSS

You are going to want to put a hydroshield on that filter. I use this one.

You can buy it at the link below. K&N makes one too if you prefer that.

Injen HydroShield



http://www.injen.com/docs/products/listing.asp?pcc=rp

bigd2010

whoo definantly do not drive that in the rain...you will hydrolock quick...thats a 100% promise man...

All in the Heartbeat

I just ordered an AEM CAI for my 06 SS/SC also. Would it be safe with that setup if I have the inner fender on? After seeing those pics that set up doesn't look safe at all. Do you think the fender would provide enough coverage or should I buy a hydroshield? thanks!

OniMirage

inner fender on = pretty damn safe

CTCOBALTSSS

I run the hydroshield even though I have an inner fender. Just to be safe. I recomend you get one.

xspyder85x

i thought that the filter had to be completely submerged to get hydrolock...

All in the Heartbeat

ok thanks. I was worried about having that open filter so close to the ground.

All in the Heartbeat

Thats kind of what I was thinking. Especially being in CO with all the snow melting and gravel...all that healthy stuff. I had a K&N on my old car and it came with one. Does AEM make a hydroshield?

OniMirage

not really completely submerged just enough to the point of it sucking enough water fast enough to lock up the engine and thats A LOT so if you get hydrolocked you need to ask yourself WTF was I thinking cus you likely just tried to go though 2 feet of water

CTCOBALTSSS

I have only heard of K&N (DryCharger) and Injen (HydroShield)

All in the Heartbeat

Ok thanks. Didn't really want to put a K&N or Injen pre filter on my AEM but I'll get over it

rallycobalt06

doesn't AEM offer a "by pass" for their intakes?

nomoreavril

a lot of people will tell you hydrolocking is near impossible 'unless you drive through a lake' which is retarded, because it happened to me in my focus. it was a pretty deep puddle of water but i didnt see it because it was right as you turn onto the road. however, i made an insurance comprehensive claim, paid 50 bucks deductable and got a new engine:P

nomoreavril

and it doesnt have to be completely submerged, if you get a straw and stick the opening halfway in water it still sucks water through

NightriderCobaltSS

Pardon me for sounding stupid but every other intake ive seen for the 2.2/2.4 is a SRI did that intake come as a CAI or did you do something to make it a CAI ?

aj_92rs

Water would be the least of my worries. That filter is going to have to be cleaned about once a month from all the road grime and dirt it's going to get covered with.

nomoreavril

yeah theres a couple of CAI's for our cars. but i will never use a cai again, short ram only for me

OniMirage

i remember one dude saying his car was still running after it was driven into a lake by someone that stole it and the car was missing for a couple days under water. those claims are the ones that get the whole drive through a lake rumors started

nomoreavril

yeah, my car still ran when i hydrolocked my engine, but you could hear it knocking really bad. it busted something and coolant was leaking into the cylinders too.