Cold Air Intake in Emerald City

youngbuck · 01-09-2008, 01:44 AM

I live in the rainy city of Seattle, curious to know about the negative effects rain has near a cold air intake system. Could rain penetrate the filter or be harmful? Any insight on the issue is much appreciated.

Best,
YB

E90ice · 01-09-2008, 01:02 PM

it looks like none of these donkeys will answer your question, bro.

Helix Wildebeest · 01-09-2008, 01:05 PM

You have to worry about clogging your filter with yellow brick.

OK dumb joke

Amir87 · 01-09-2008, 01:13 PM

You will be fine as long as you dont submerge the CAI in the water, which would be about to your bottom doorline.

Helix Wildebeest · 01-09-2008, 01:30 PM

You could always buy the AEM bypass and integrate it into your CAI. That is what I did on my SRT8

youngbuck · 01-09-2008, 08:31 PM

That bypass is interesting, I dont want to be johnny hackomoto and cut up my new intake though. I have read a few posts and rain doesn't seem to be a major problem, i hope...

baggerben · 01-09-2008, 08:56 PM

i read somewhere that bypass thingy is a no no on forced induction motors.

youngbuck · 01-09-2008, 09:10 PM

Just found some info on a K&N "drycharger". This wraps around the cone filter resisting any water. The shield has some type of silicone treatment which helps against water penetration. Looks like a CAI condom, works for me.

Best,
YB

f30er · 01-09-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngbuck

Just found some info on a K&N "drycharger". This wraps around the cone filter resisting any water. The shield has some type of silicone treatment which helps against water penetration. Looks like a CAI condom, works for me.

Best,
YB

That would just restrict more air wouldn't it?

youngbuck · 01-09-2008, 10:23 PM

Well it might. As for the days it's rainy I like it better then the alternative. You know?

verboten · 01-09-2008, 11:35 PM

Here's a decent unit, goes from CAI to short-ram, or BACK to CAI in 45 minutes. Peace of mind, for those days when you see Noahs Ark coming at you

Link to "Silver Level Sponsor" here on e90...NorthAmericanMotorsports
www.Namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/MSACST2
Marty

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youngbuck Private First Class 9 Rep 178 Posts Drives: e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Emerald City, WA iTrader: (10)	Cold Air Intake in Emerald City I live in the rainy city of Seattle, curious to know about the negative effects rain has near a cold air intake system. Could rain penetrate the filter or be harmful? Any insight on the issue is much appreciated. Best, YB
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 288 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	You will be fine as long as you dont submerge the CAI in the water, which would be about to your bottom doorline.
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Helix Wildebeest 18 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2003 Mini TurboKompressor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	You could always buy the AEM bypass and integrate it into your CAI. That is what I did on my SRT8
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youngbuck Private First Class 9 Rep 178 Posts Drives: e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Emerald City, WA iTrader: (10)	That bypass is interesting, I dont want to be johnny hackomoto and cut up my new intake though. I have read a few posts and rain doesn't seem to be a major problem, i hope...
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baggerben Private First Class 2 Rep 141 Posts Drives: volvo s70 t5,for now.335i soon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: north eastern usa iTrader: (0)	i read somewhere that bypass thingy is a no no on forced induction motors.
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youngbuck Private First Class 9 Rep 178 Posts Drives: e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Emerald City, WA iTrader: (10)	Just found some info on a K&N "drycharger". This wraps around the cone filter resisting any water. The shield has some type of silicone treatment which helps against water penetration. Looks like a CAI condom, works for me. Best, YB
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youngbuck Private First Class 9 Rep 178 Posts Drives: e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Emerald City, WA iTrader: (10)	Well it might. As for the days it's rainy I like it better then the alternative. You know?
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verboten Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '74 9146GTbiturbo '79 930turbo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mulholland SoCal iTrader: (0)	Here's a decent unit, goes from CAI to short-ram, or BACK to CAI in 45 minutes. Peace of mind, for those days when you see Noahs Ark coming at you Link to "Silver Level Sponsor" here on e90...NorthAmericanMotorsports www.Namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/MSACST2 Marty
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