quetzal

Hey Vatos

I am in the process of config'ng an xA. I am considering adding a Cold Air Intake. However I have 2 questions for ya:

1- I live in Houston, where street flooding is very common. Being very new to this I am relying on the description from a sales man who says the air intake will be lowered and placed facing forward. Now this sounds to me like this could be prime for engine flooding problems. Am I right?

2- Does the gain in HP justify the expense?

Much obliged

stellarhavoc

As long as the water doesnt engulf the cone filter, you'll be okay. So i guess we're lookin at about 2 feet of water being a no no?

you DO NOT want water to get sent into the engine... hydrolocking will mess everything up!

If you do get a CAI, consider the bypass valve that expells the water.

Otherwise, i'd say go with a Short-Ram.. water wont be an issue, and the gains are good, just a tiny tiny worse than a CAI.

my 2cents.

jackmott

on every car forum ive seen, mustang, bmw, corvette, subaru...people worry about 'cold air intakes' sucking up water.

ive never heard of it happening. I also live in houston.

Does the 3HP gain justify the expense? That is up to you.

The difference isn't going to be profound or noticeable. But it will be real.

dchan8

a cai is worth it. which brand depends on what you want. in order for it to suck up water the cai has to be fully submerged (and the oem aem cai has to have the relief valve submerged too). i may rain alot where you live, but would you drive you car through 2-3 feet of water(like a pond)? if so, i don't suggest it. i don't think most people would drive their car in that circumstance.

raiden1200

is the injen intake aimed at the front vents though? is rain a problem for it?

MrSmiley

rain would not be a problem .. only full submersion

Munch

.I agree 100%