New CAI!!!

[Redmachine]

I finally put my first mod on my car... a hp racing cyclone intake. Wow the sound is amazing. way different than the stock airbox. and I ordered my 4-2-1 header and high flow cat from nopi.com today so I'm finally on my way. Just thought I'd share my joy

P.S. I highly recommend a CAI to all of the guys not switching over to turbo (like me) I picked it up off of nopi.com for 127 shipped. nice strong attachments no modding at all fits nice in the fender(actually behind the bumber, but oh well)

 

[a5ian5murf]

watch out for puddles!!!

(how low does that CAI measure from the ground anyways?)

 

[Redmachine]

on a stock gs like 6 or 8 inches from the ground!

 

[Eclipse96Ryder]

ya they sit pretty low...but thats where u got the colder air, and BIG puddles need to be watched out for. Lil water drops wont hurt nothing tho.

 

[Redmachine]

Thinking about the water issue, would getting a air bypass valve be a good thing? I have seen them range from 59 dollars all the way down to 6 bucks? Anyone Use one and is it effective insurance against my intake becoming a straw?

 

[nisreo]

bypass valves are highly recommended with an intake that sits that low to the ground.

 

[iNdo]

i've heard of a bypass valve.. i figured they would come with the whole CAI intake system? im gonna assume they dont and ask how u put them in!

 

[DSMESi98TFJ]

They are good for stopping the water , but they decrease horsepower :thumbdown

 

[Bishi'Banshi]

well so does yer CAI if its syphoning up water, perhaps theres another way of getting past the water issue, such as a section of piping, that egts drastically wider, to prevent enuff low air pressure to syphon water up..... but i guess that would also decrease hp. Oh well, looks like were stuck. Anyone have any problems with CAI sucking up snow?

 

[iNdo]

rawR!! how does a bypass valve work. If its not that big of a deal leave it in for day to day driving.. then take it out on a dry track night

 

[Eclipse96Ryder]

im not too educated on bypass valves...but i believe u have to cut the intake and then put the bypass valve at the cut and then put each end of the cute intake pipes on the bypass valve.

the bypass valve just collects water that is attempting to pass through ur intake pipe.

it wont really help if u hit a 3ft puddle but it definately does help if its raining or if u hit a little puddle

 

[talons95]

i have the ractive cai and havent had any problems with the omaha ne weather (no bypass valve)

 

[Redmachine]

you see though here in houston the drainage is not good at all, right now my street is flooded halfway up my driveway case in point it rains alot here and it looks like that air bypass will come in quite handy

 

[KachurRacing]

You have to completely sub-merge the filter for the engine to hyrdo-lock. I drove my GS in some pretty bad storms in CA but I tried not to drive the car when it's raining. If you have flash flooding or poor drainage......I'd reccomend getting one even though they look uglier than dog poo......

 

[3L3C7R0]

you don't cut the pipe, if its true cai, it has 2 sections, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get it where its supposed to go cause of the bends

 

[big green]

My CAI sits right next to the fog lights. So its not too low too the ground

 

[3L3C7R0]

Originally posted by big green
My CAI sits right next to the fog lights. So its not too low too the ground

what are you talking about? that is low

 

[big green]

Originally posted by 3L3C7R0
what are you talking about? that is low

It's low but I dont see how I could flood it, unless water reaches up to my bumper. And what kind of a dumbass would drive through that much water any ways?

 

[KachurRacing]

Originally posted by big green
It's low but I dont see how I could flood it, unless water reaches up to my bumper. And what kind of a dumbass would drive through that much water any ways?

So you must have some type of H20 detector on your car........ Search on here and your find some the "dumbasses" that your referring to.

 

[98_silvergs]

Originally posted by big green
It's low but I dont see how I could flood it, unless water reaches up to my bumper. And what kind of a dumbass would drive through that much water any ways?

Mine hydrolocked in a flash flood, knock on wood, you could be the next dumbass

You have a high rised RS, that might expalin your off-road abilities. Nice racing stripe by the way :laugh:

 

[indiana_2003]

are they bypass valve deals universal?

 

[VOTBLINDUB]

forget what a bypass valve is, theyre trash, just dont hit puddles fast, or aviod them overall, i drive my car with my CAI all the time, sinse last summer, not a single problem all fall, winter and now spring

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

Originally posted by indiana_2003
are they bypass valve deals universal?

you dont need one just dont hit the puddles like he /\ said i have driven in the heaviest rain i have ever seen ( not by choice ) but had to and the car was fine not one problem. yes i was sweating it out but not anymore becasue theres nothing to worry about