BlackMax62

anyone ever have this problem with the CAI getting water in it. is it in a good spot. im bout to order mine and i don't want this problem at all.. is it going to be a probelm if you drive through a small puddle or even if it's raining out.. just need to know..thanks all

saber

BlackMax62

i can't even get a reply up in here tonight!!

saber

BIGMAX

I have a CAI and I live in florida where rains the time. I measured the distance from the ground to the bottom of the filter, and if a remember it was like 13 inches off the ground. Puddles and rain won't hurt it. If a road floods, don't drive through it. All you have to do is stay out of flood water.

ybelm620

I too, am getting a CAI. Actually it is in the mail coming to me. You should not have a problem with it, because I know of numerous max's around town that have it and they have no problem.Unlike the Civic and Intergra, the Maxima filter sits inside the bumper. Where as the civic and integra sits right below the engine, with no protection. Why do you think AEM had to come up with a Bypass valve for its CAI. Unless you are a moron and drive your car thru a 2ft peddle you should be ok. My friend just put one in his max two weels ago, and he hasn't complained about any water gatting in it because we live in NYC and there was a snow storm this past weekend. Just get it and don't worry.

BIGMAX

I have a question for those with the intake. When I installed mine, I put the fender lining back on and then cut out the bottom of the lining facing the ground. This way cooler air passing under the car could go up into the intake. Has anyone else done this. If not what did you do?

Oh yeah, Blackmax62, this will show you how safe it is. The day I installed my CAI, I drove to my friends house 30 minutes away. I didn't put the fender lining back on. So on the way home this massive down pour started. My tire was spraying the filter with water all the way home. I didn't have any problems with it. I not positive, but I don't think the intake sucks hard enough to pull water up pipe.

BlackMax62

aight it's going on the mastercard tomorrow!!!

saber

bullseye

Your CAI will be OK "in the shower" but don't stick it down "in the tub" or it'll pull a column of water right back to the engine in a heart beat. Not good...

BIGMAX

Yeah, let me clear that up, When I said that I don't think It sucks hard enough to pull water up the pipe, I was referring to water spray. Of course if you dunk it in water it will suck it it up like a straw a very large straw.

plrod Black 95 SE

What's the approx. cost of a CAI; anyone brand stand out?

wicked1044

i don't think anyone has ever had a problem. its in a inclosed space. cattman.com makes them. 220 shipped to your door. i think you can get one for 190 for a limited time

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

PR cost like 215, i also saw this other one for sale for around 300 plus doallrs, probably not worth it though.

ny96max

I have had the Place Racing kit for a few months now. No problems so far (knock on wood!) I just try to avoid puddles on the driver side of the car. Other than that i love the intake. Best HP for the money.

breaux124

iTrader: (1)

I've had the Place Racing kit for about 6 month and I've had Zero problems with it. I don't think anyone has ever reported getting water into it with a maxima. The kit that almost everyone has is the Place Racing Kit, which is the one that cattman sells.

maxfreak_98

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BIGMAX
[I]I have a question for those with the intake. When I installed mine, I put the fender lining back on and then cut out the bottom of the lining facing the ground. This way cooler air passing under the car could go up into the intake. Has anyone else done this. If not what did you do?
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I would think if you cut a hole in the bottom of the fender liner you would have to clean your filter on a regular basis with all of the dirt coming in. At my last visit to the track I pulled the fog light out in front of the air filter, thinking the extra air coming in would result in more power. My times improved by .2 sec and MPH improved slightly with the fog light IN.