 CAI bypass valve? |
 Jun 19, 2004 - 6:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
i am gonna make my own CAI and will use the instruction on the "how to sections"..now since the CAI will be basically located in the fender...do i rellly need a Bypassvalve?? i head that it is really only necessary if ur car is like summerged in water...has anyone gotton hydrolocked b4????
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Jun 19, 2004 - 11:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I ran my CAI towards the front and it is up next to the fans pretty low and I had to drive through some water last week that seemed relatively deep (my car is dropped a little too) and I didn't have a problem. Also, the very steep angle of my piping helps out the problem also.
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Jun 20, 2004 - 12:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Big, the steepness of your piping won't matter with a hydrolock
Latin, I'd get one- you're in maryland. Those of us in states like CA dont have to worry about that stuff. |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 12:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no it doesnt, if the filter is fully submerged, then water will even be sucked in through a vertical intake pipe for as high as 32ft -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Jun 20, 2004 - 7:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea sometimes it rains like a bitch here...and our roads arent all that great (thast y not many people have body kits here) but yea seems like i shoudl get one for security..but its $45 plus shippin !!! lol |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 8:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lol how did you come up with 32ft? I have delayed my CAI because I am worried about this. I have been thinking of changing my plans to a custom shielded airbox with better piping, because we get big puddles from fast downpours over here. Not too sure yet. Has anyone here seen or used a big enough 'bypass valve' (don't remember other name for them) to use on an intake? I have only used small ones on pump systems for automatic bleeding etc. |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 9:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My CAI is at the bottom of the engine bay and water does not get to where it can be submerged. Our roads suck here and we have the 3rd most rainy days in the US. You really don't have to work about it, mine gets a little wet but it doesn't suck any water up.
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Jun 20, 2004 - 10:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks bro yup its like that here in MD sometimes..i needed that input..forgte the bypasave gonna save that 60 for soemthing else liike towards an alram system or amp |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 10:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks bro yup its like that here in MD sometimes..i needed that input..forgte the bypasave gonna save that 60 for soemthing else liike towards an alram system or amp |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 10:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I dunno.. I have studied the engine bay while I had my radiator & header out, and there was definately ways water could get to where I wanted to put it (under the battery). I am not saying you're wrong 3, but I don't want my filter to get even a little wet. |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 10:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I actually did have one before, I think it was just a waste of money, but if you want one get it, I'm not trying to say it won't help at all, but for most people it is unnecesary.
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Jun 20, 2004 - 11:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
All it takes for a hydrolock is one splash that totally covers up the intake for ONE SECOND.
and the 32 feet sounds correct, go study liquid physics 
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Jun 20, 2004 - 12:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if my filter has a heatshield will taht kinda help me out in terms of decrease the chance of sucking up water? |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 1:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
no
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Jun 20, 2004 - 1:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
i know a guy down here that locked his engine up 'cause of water getting in his CAI, but this is louisiana & i believe he went through a flooded road. But you can pick up an AEM for 50 bux
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Jun 20, 2004 - 1:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
haha damn man yup driving through 4 inch or more waters is gonna f up something LOL |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 3:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
AEM makes a bypass valve for this. I would recommend one, if you are paranoid about it. nothing like turning your car in to a SHOP VAC when you hit a puddle.
click here for stuff i searched around on the net, cuz i was curious to see if anyone had hydrolocked their car. it seems that this is rare, and it only happens with complete idiots behind the wheel. I.E. driving thru huge puddles @ 4500+ rpms and having the CAI so close to the ground it scrapes. if you are smart about it, you will avoid hydrolock. just don't floor it thru rivers, and you should be fine. This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Jun 20, 2004 - 3:43 PM |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 4:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks a lot bro that linked answered my question LOL and yea i dont think racing thu rivers is gonan happen anytime soon heheh |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 4:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sinner, someone on this board hydrolocked just a coupla weeks ago (but yeah, idiot, drove through huge puddle)
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Jun 20, 2004 - 4:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hmm hey sid can u say who is was or can u post the thread if that person had one? |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 5:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Jun 20, 2004 - 5:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oo i just read the thread...hmm y he have the intake near the bumper? thats a lil too low isnt it...im having mine in the fender
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