Well school is about done so the Bomz cai sitting in my room will be installed soon, but im worried about the water factor. I live in NY so it rains heavy sometimes so I want opinions if anyone has installed the AEM air bypass valve on there own CAI. I read that you need to cut the pipe for its install so Im kinda worried about that part. I plan on installing the CAI with a K&N filter so I would like to know if its worth it. thanks

 

dont quote me on this but I believe that AEM claims that 3 in of groundwater could make its way into your intake. ive been told you would need to drive thru 6in to a foot of water for your CAI to breath in the water...dont kno tho

 

I dont think you need on for the Max, The pipe doesnt go low enouph and the Place where the filter goes is protected by like 3 sides, Well to be 100% safe ya a Bypass valve is good, But it restricts air flow like a Crasy Nut, I got the Same CAI, I only got the short ram installed currently but Im gonna install that and my Exhaust soon

 

No, you don't really need one, but if you want to be completely safe, get one.
I got one for sale, brand new. $40 shipped.

 

if u live in a dry area where it doesn't rain much (ex. CA), u don't really need it... plus ur K&N will be sittin 7" above the surface, and if ur dropped... it shouldn't be anywhere lower than 5".... u got those plastic covers all around ur filter and the K&N filter is not tat big.

bottom line is...i jus think it's a waste of money.