I'm thinking about getting an AEM CAI for my 03 OZ. I dont want to go with the short ram because i feel it isnt worth it. my only concern is the whole hydro-locking issue. i hear stories that make me cringe due to too much water gettin into an engine through the CAI. anyone got one and had any problems like this? or for the most part are the intakes pretty safe?

 

get an injen cold air intake....it switches from CAI to short ram in like 5 minutes, my brother has one on his eclipse,

 

what benefit does that have? so in bad weather i can switch it?

 

yes just gotta get a screw driver and switch it if it looks like rain that day.

 

so my next question then is 1. do you have to switch it everytime it looks like rain and 2. is it a pain in the *** to take off and put back on?

 

nope my bro has had no problems what so ever yet. hes had it for over 6 months now. and he changes it everytime is looks like rain. personal preference i supposse

 

I have an injen cold air intake on my 06 lancer RA and I have had it for about 4 months and I have not had any problems with water getting in it. The only way to get water in it is if you are at 5000 rpms while goin through really heavy rain or if you go through a puddle that is like a foot deep. just don't be stupid and you wont have anything to worry about

 

its your choice which brand and type you get but i can almost gaurentee u that it wont get water into it, the chances ar slim to none.

 

If you are going to get the cai, I suggest in getting the bypass valve for it. It is worth the $45-$60 for it. What that does it prevents water from going into the cai and dont have to worry what its called "hydro lock (i think)" It will save you the hassle of switching to a short ram, even if you think it may rain.

 

I killed the orig. motor in my 3G because of Hydro-lock due to CAI... (Lived in FL- TORRENTIAL rain.) Always make sure you are not gonna suck up water thru that thing