Waht do you think of this . . . - Honda Prelude Forum

Si4WS · 03-15-2002, 01:41 AM

Good, Bad? Better or worse then the normal CAI?

Prelude version:

spin_r_g · 03-15-2002, 03:10 AM

Heard those things don't work. Just stick with the normal style CAIs.

shadowZZ · 03-15-2002, 03:14 AM

Visually doesnt look appealing, also it doesnt look like it would work as well as a regular CAI

Si4WS · 03-15-2002, 05:34 AM

I live in a rainforest and I don't trust the AEM bypass valve it doesn't sem like it would work unless the filter is totally submerged in water so I am looking for a CAI to replace my Akimoto, I have also seen this:

Lude_conduct · 03-15-2002, 11:15 AM

The likelihood of hydrolocking your engine with a CAI is, well.. rather unlikely, unless you happen to drive through through water that's at the level of your door sill, which may not even be deep enough to completely submerge the filter. The bypass valve is a friggin joke and only created to give the "wimpy ricers" peace of mind when they install their CAIs.

WOT247 · 03-15-2002, 01:41 PM

ok lude conduct lets just be hating on those who like to be safe, sorry we aren't as cool as you are

WOT247 · 03-15-2002, 01:42 PM

that kit is just as dangerous as a regular cai, if you get the front of that pipe submerged it will suck up water like a straw

Lude_conduct · 03-15-2002, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by WOT247
ok lude conduct lets just be hating on those who like to be safe, sorry we aren't as cool as you are

I'm not "hating" on those who prefer to be safe. Sorry you aren't "as cool as I am," but due to posts, ideas, and products such as those displayed in this thread, my activity in this forum has been spotty at best (look at my post count & registration date).

Perhaps this is why I prefer to spend more of my time around people who own domestic V8 performance cars. Trivial questions and messages which were posted without much thought do a wonderful job of driving away the veterans. I won't even begin to discuss "ricer theory."

I have no beef with Si4WS nor anyone else on the board. We all own Preludes and are here to exchange information common to a hobby/interest which captures us all. I respect those who are very careful in choosing products for their cars. I'm probably one of the most picky bastards around, regarding the aftermarket.

Concerning the question at hand: I undersand Si4WS lives in a climate which receives a lot of rain, but if it were my car, I would choose a traditional CAI such as the AEM. Even without the bypass valve, you won't suck any water into the cylinders unless the filter is completely submerged. Even if the filter is partially submerged in water, the suction of the intake is not great enough to pick up the water. The bypass valve is there of course to prevent hydrolock, which will only happen if a large amount of water is sucked into the engine. Normal driving in rain and snow with a CAI is fine also, and you will not get any extra water into the engine. With any CAI, the most important part is to keep the filter dry, because water can reduce the effectiveness of the filter, wash away the filter oil, and damage the cotton filter material. Just be sure you keep the plastic fender trim in place and you'll be ok.

PreludeNYC · 03-15-2002, 02:36 PM

I had to save that pic.....

-Jose

brendon2k · 03-15-2002, 02:39 PM

It doesnt look any more effective then a regular cai. The only difference is the filter is halfway up. I think its water effectivness would be the same though.

fourthgeneration · 03-15-2002, 02:46 PM

SI4WS,

Maybe you can look into an Iceman... You can change it to short ram when it rains..

Si4WS · 03-15-2002, 08:32 PM

Well actually this kid I know drove his h23 through a puddle like two weeks ago and hydrolocked his motor. Not that I would drive through a puddel, but I want to be extra safe you know.

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Originally posted by Lude_conduct

The likelihood of hydrolocking your engine with a CAI is, well.. rather unlikely, unless you happen to drive through through water that's at the level of your door sill, which may not even be deep enough to completely submerge the filter. The bypass valve is a friggin joke and only created to give the "wimpy ricers" peace of mind when they install their CAIs.

Si4WS · 03-15-2002, 08:35 PM

I am seriously considering Ice man, but I could essentially do the same thing with an AEM by just cutting it in the right palce and adding a gasket.

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Originally posted by forthgeneration
SI4WS,

Maybe you can look into an Iceman... You can change it to short ram when it rains..

fourthgeneration · 03-15-2002, 08:58 PM

Or maybe just a short ram, Brendon2k is running a short ram and is pretty damn fast with it.

And yes people do hydrolock their motors.

WOT247 · 03-15-2002, 09:46 PM

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Trivial questions and messages which were posted without much thought do a wonderful job of driving away the veterans.

G_Loc · 03-15-2002, 10:16 PM

bah, i did the same thing as that weapon R by spending $7 on some plastic tubing at discount auto parts. The problem with the weapon R "ram air" is that the air has to travel the extra distance. The way i set it up is that cold air gets forced into the corner where the filter resides. When its going to rain, i have a laminated piece of cardboard sitting next to my battery. I just put that over the hole in under the filter and the water spray wont come into the engine bay.

btw, i have an aftermarket hot air intake.

my setup works for me. once i drove for 30 minutes in moderate city traffic and when i got home i felt my intake pipe, it was cool up to about 10 inches before the throttle body.