ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

I was wondering if this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BY-PA...70100239QQrdZ1 bypass valveprevents hydrolock (it doesnt say it does) like this an AEM one wouldhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-C...70391479QQrdZ1
Any Clue?

RE: ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

stick with the name brand stuff if you want to keep your car's engine from hydrolocking.

new engines are expensive.

RE: ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

I like the AEM version, if you can find one thats exactly the same look as the AEM but less money you might be alright, but the one you linked looks kinda crappy, according to what most people are saying in regards to Ebay filters.

RE: ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

not really. a d17 is pretty cheap - $300-$500, depending where you shop. although i wouldn't throw away money for not being careful

RE: ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

you will lose almost all of the power gained through a CAI by using the bypass valve.

RE: ebay CAI, air bypass valve question
 

personal opinion: buy the cheap eBay intake, buy a REAL performance filter (K&N, AEM, whatever) and switch back to short ram when its soggy out. Or keep the CAI on and just drive smart (no WOT, avoid puddles, etc).