CAI + Winter

[shin0bi]

Has anyone had problems with cold air intakes on their daily drivers and Alberta's wintery climate?

I've heard from some people it's not that risky, and other people are saying its a bad idea.

What's the Beyond.ca consensus?

[JustinMCS]

I've had a CAI on my last car and on my current car 24/7/365 and no issues that I can see.

[ExtraSlow]

It's more of a problem in rainy conditions, as it's possible to suck in some water. I haven't heard an issue with snow or cold.

[88CRX]

The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water (highly unlikely in the winter for obvious reasons) or getting too dirty from sitting in a wheel well with no fender liners.

[Disoblige]

No issues, just will get dirtier quicker when we get those very dirty slushy days.

[Hallowed_point]

I know that Injen makes a hydro shield to protect the filter from water, I'd look into that just to be on the safe side for slushy days

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Disoblige
No issues, just will get dirtier quicker when we get those very dirty slushy days.

Not just dirtier, but outright FILTHY... really keep an eye on it and clean it often.

[manny18]

its fine unless its low to the ground and can get water/slush sucked up into the motor. but i ran my jetta like that and u just need to be more careful

[manny18]

cold air intake..... winter=colder air ---> colder air in your intake = vtec kicks in faster yo

[adidas]

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

Originally posted by 88CRX
The only issue you have with a CAI is if it gets 100% submerged in water

This needs to be posted in every CAI thread on the web.

[J-hop]

I don't think that is entirely true, people hydrolock plowing through puddles that aren't deep enough to submerge the filter, if you hit a puddle and completely soak your filter you have a decent chance of pulling in water I don't think you have to completely submerge it.

I'd just pull it for the winter if you are concerned, they don't add noticeable power, they are essentially just for show, why people risk hydrolock for appearance/sound is beyond me.

[n1zm0]

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/340781/cai-question/

[OriginalGoods]

I started my rex once when it was submerged my wheels were half covered . Sucked water in and since its less dense then oil it crepped past my piston rings to my oil. I had to do 2 oil changes and break clean the inside of my valve cover .

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by OriginalGoods
I started my rex once when it was submerged..

Stop reading right there.

[J-hop]

Originally posted by OriginalGoods
I started my rex once when it was submerged my wheels were half covered . Sucked water in and since its less dense then oil it crepped past my piston rings to my oil. I had to do 2 oil changes and break clean the inside of my valve cover .

Water is not less dense than oil...

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by OriginalGoods
I started my rex once when it was submerged my wheels were half covered . Sucked water in and since its less dense then oil it crepped past my piston rings to my oil. I had to do 2 oil changes and break clean the inside of my valve cover .

LOL, too funny on several levels... you should just stick to your missed connections thread in the spotted section

[heavyfuel]

No problems here, then again my S&B is an enclosed style, they make pre-socks for just about every filter out there too, always good to have that extra protection. Never had an issue with mine in winter.

[FraserB]

Have a pre-sock on mine, zero issues even in deep water and mud.

[OriginalGoods]

Originally posted by Disoblige

Stop reading right there.

Originally posted by J-hop


Water is not less dense than oil...

your kidding me right ? you know the film when you rub oil between your fingers. and when you do the same with water you can feel your finger ?

Originally posted by dirtsniffer


LOL, too funny on several levels... you should just stick to your missed connections thread in the spotted section

whats so funny ? i should not share something i can about to other members on the board?

[J-hop]

Originally posted by OriginalGoods

your kidding me right ? you know the film when you rub oil between your fingers. and when you do the same with water you can feel your finger ?

I highly suggest you retake highschool chemistry. Why do you think oil floats on water????? explain that one to me.

your little "test" has nothing to do with the density of the fluid....


here, just so you don't have to lift a finger. 10w30 at 15 degrees c is 875kg/m3, fresh water at the same temp is about 1000kg/m3...

happy? or do i have to explain further...