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Old 01-13-2007, 05:51 PM
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Default 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
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Old 01-13-2007, 05:54 PM
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stick with the name brand stuff if you want to keep your car's engine from hydrolocking.

new engines are expensive.
 
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:30 PM
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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.
 
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Old 01-13-2007, 09:27 PM
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ORIGINAL: drbyers

new engines are expensive.
not really. a d17 is pretty cheap - $300-$500, depending where you shop. although i wouldn't throw away money for not being careful
 
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Old 01-14-2007, 12:18 AM
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you will lose almost all of the power gained through a CAI by using the bypass valve.
 
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Old 01-14-2007, 07:04 AM
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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).
 
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