CAI + water?

[']['R][) camry]

I have a 94 I4, I was going to just put a K&N cone on it but then I thought that it would be pulling in to much hot air. So I can get a custom CAI made for me and the cone will be behind the wheel shielding/bumper area... My question is, when driving on the highway on a rainy day, won't it suck up a LOT of water... the air will be being sucked in through all the joints in the shielding so water can get in.

is this correct? Bad?

[SpectraBlueCam]

Any water taken into the engine will evaporate in 0.2 seconds. The only concern is when your filter is immersed in water. Then you'll have a problem. AEM has a by-pass valve for that danger.

[']['R][) camry]

Ya I have herd of that valve, I am not that concerned with it being totally immersed in water. I was just wondering if the subsequent damp air would lead to faster corrosion of parts

For now I am just going to put the cone on until I find a shop that will do a good job for a good price (although putting a cone on that is going to suck in hot air will just lower performance, I just like the sound!! :smile:

thanx for the reply

[Jzs147-RR]

Dont worry about water,it will not hurt any parts or lead to corosion cause it will only be in there for a nano-secound.You should worry more about snow if you live around here.

[Phi]

I heard somewhere that there was a recall on the AEM water by-pass valve. Apperantly, a piece of it becomes loose and gets swallowed into the engine That can't be good.

[']['R][) camry]

Ya my friend told me that too

[SW20 MR2]

The recall only applies to certain bypass valves sold within a specific time period. No worries now.