eliXion

Hey everyone, my injen cold air intake comes in today. Should i buy a hydroshield for it just in case, or do I not have to worry about water? Also, if i should get one, can i install the hydroshield after i put in the intake?

spECIal

wats the hydoshield?
how much?

i was planning on getting the aem bypass for my injen intake.

which is better, hydroshield or aem bypass?

anurok

Get the hydroshield. I do not have one on mine and I regret it now because it is a PAIN IN THE ___ to get the shield on after you have installed the intake. You need to remove the front bumper and well again and all of that. It is a pain to do it later. I say, spend the extra 20 bucks, even if you dont think you will need it right now, install it now and not regret it later like me.

Anurok

Fsu1dolfan

Just dont drive in lakes and save yourself the extra $20!!!

spECIal

wats better?

hydoshield or aem bypass?

web

My K&N came with the hydroshield and it's great. It keeps your filter cleaner for MUCH longer as well. I would highly recommend that instead of the bypass. If you're thinking of the bypass, just don't drive through a lake as was stated above. Highway driving in the rain/snow is more suitable with the hydroshield rather than the bypass.

spECIal

so u would recommend the shield?

im in cali wit pot holes n stuff. if it rains, they become lil puddles.
the hydroshield will work better in puddles then the bypass?

if so, y are people constantly talkin bout the bypass and not the hydoshield?
ugh!!!

eliXion

so alot of people are saying that the water doesnt effect it unless your submerged in water. so should i nbot waste the $30 ?

web

You also have to realize how high our filter sits and that we have an under cover splash guard. This under guard will protect the engine from a lot of water and the most your filter will see is the spray coming in from when it's raining and you're driving. To submerge our filter, you're going to have to drive into something deep enough to completely submerge that front cutout on our bumper and about another 4-5 inches past that. Our filter sits quite high. It's not right there in the open.

spECIal

alrite. and u jus wrap the shield around the filter.
can i pick this up at any shop that sells the intake?

web

Also remember, when you drive into a pot hole, your struts will decompress and travel further to compensate. You would really have to drive into a small marsh or swamp pit to hydrolock your engine. To be extra safe, just don't remove the cut out on the bumper. That'll keep basically all the water out.

web

It's not a wrap. It's kind of like a stretch sock that goes over the filter. You would most likely have to order it in either online or from a speed shop. Try online. I believe Injen sells them but you can get them from K&N. You would need to measure the base of the filter (the widest point), and the length from the widest point to the top of the filter. The neck that mounts on the pipe should not have anything to do with the measurement.

Fsu1dolfan

In total agreement.....also i live in florida and we deal with a good amount of rain and very large puddles and i have yet to have a problem.....use common sense, if the street looks flooded....Dont drive down it.....if you see a lake or ocean drive around it.....but seriously you need a good foot and a half to even get close to the filter!!

spECIal

alrite. thanx again web

but, i wont be installin my intake. a shop will. do u think they wil remove the cut out on the bumper to do the install?

web

If they are smart, they will just take the tire off and splash guard and go in from the side. Taking the bumper off is extra work that isn't necessary and takes about another 20-30 minutes (remove/install).

Here's a generic pic of a filter and the 2 measurements to get:

spECIal

alrite.
thanx alot!!!

web

Special: Try to find someone around your area that owns a tC and installed their intake and you know them. I wouldn't take it to a shop b/c they will charge you more than it's worth. It only takes about 20 minutes if you know what you're doing.

spECIal

alrite, i'll look into that.
the shop was gonna charge about 1 bill

web

Damn, I wish a bunch of you were over on the East coast. I help out a few people with Scions for cheap. I'd have a nice shop over here b/c i'd charge about 1/2 what everyone else charges. It's crap that shops charge so much. Utilities and stuff do cost a lot, but come on.....................100$ for an intake install? That's just bending you over.

Fsu1dolfan

Yeah $100 is ridiculous

It was the first mod i have done to any car period and it was pretty striaghtfoward.....you could probably do it yourself with a friend....take your time and follow the DIY here....she did a excellent job with pics and explaination
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