engine flooding
08-11-2006, 06:36 AM
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AEM has a bypass valve to insure that the engine is not flooded. I am not sure they come with all AEM CAIs but I know they are available and should be used. Not sure about the K&N model--but I would sure check it out.........
08-11-2006, 10:42 AM
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Personally I think the bypass is a waste... think about it, if your trying to go through a puddle that deep maybe you deserve to have the engine flooded. I'd rather just turn around and find another way...imo.
08-11-2006, 11:34 AM
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there are alot of people on this forum with cold air intake (myself included.)
I haven't read about anyone having hydrolock.
I live in michigan.. .snow, heavy rains, etc. etc. I've had my K&N for 12,000 miles / 1 year so far and no problems.
IMO - don't need bypass.
I haven't read about anyone having hydrolock.
I live in michigan.. .snow, heavy rains, etc. etc. I've had my K&N for 12,000 miles / 1 year so far and no problems.
IMO - don't need bypass.
08-11-2006, 11:50 AM
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I friend of mine hydroflooded his. I REALLY suggest to use it. I have it and wouldn't drive around with out one. Cost me $50..... better than to have to pay another engine.
08-11-2006, 12:03 PM
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I know that the tC CAI is not exactly the same as an xB's CAI, but I think you all might want to read what has happend to xB who had a CAI with the bypass for some reference: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...227&highlight=
08-11-2006, 12:41 PM
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^^^ Even more proof not to waste your money with a bypass, if you want the intake your going to have to know what you can and can't drive in. Intakes are good if you are smart driver... puddles/flooded streets should be avoided with or without an intake. buy the intake but save the 50
08-11-2006, 12:50 PM
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Just get it for added safety. It may not be perfect, but its a lot better than without. Its added piece of mind, and if there is one thing that i've learned about upgrading the car, is DON'T be CHEAP!! - its just not worth it to be
Also, that guy doesn't even know that he has a bypass valve - he thinks he does, and the dealer installed it. So likely he doesnt, and if he does, it is probably not installed properly. We've all seen the video of a CAI being completely submerged in water while a car is running with a bypass valve and nothing happened
Also, that guy doesn't even know that he has a bypass valve - he thinks he does, and the dealer installed it. So likely he doesnt, and if he does, it is probably not installed properly. We've all seen the video of a CAI being completely submerged in water while a car is running with a bypass valve and nothing happened
08-11-2006, 03:31 PM
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You people are crazy to even argue that a $50 part is a "waste of money." I don't know about you, but I remember the saying : "better to be safe than sorry." You will certainly be sorry that you didn't spend $50 to be safe! I don't want to spend 4 grand on a new engine, SORRY!
08-11-2006, 06:57 PM
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who ever made the comment about $50 not being worh it clearly doesn't understand some very basic info about engines, I'm not going to get into it but just know this: It only takes 1/4 cup of water to fry a motor under the correct circumstances. Buy your fifty dollar part, smile at better safe than sorry, and hopefully you never use it but face the facts we're all human, you just might miss that puddle, or a car in the other lane could hit that puddle for you, buy the part, put it on and just have that extra piece of mind...
08-11-2006, 07:34 PM
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i have had my injen for 4 months, about 7000 miles, no problems i use the hydroshield cover, it helps out...water beads up on it, doesnt get sucked into filter...unless its a deep puddle
08-14-2006, 06:13 AM
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the tc's CAI is pretty high off the ground...i dont plan on needing a bypass valve anytime soon, but should the need arise, i guess i'll get one..i ahve drove through about 5 inches at most, hit it kinda fast b/c i didn't see it(bad on my part) but no side effects.
08-15-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMURR
Personally I think the bypass is a waste... think about it, if your trying to go through a puddle that deep maybe you deserve to have the engine flooded. I'd rather just turn around and find another way...imo.