AEM cold air intake
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Originally Posted by MB,Aug 23 2008, 10:35 AM
Someone a while back worked out the developed suction head / pressure that the engine can make, and then worked out the lenght of the pipe and I think it was pretty hard to draw in water.
That said, i'd fit some sort of protection if I had one.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/010...alve/index.html
That said, i'd fit some sort of protection if I had one.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/010...alve/index.html
EDIT:: the one thing I will say on further investigation is that the filter has to be completely submerged for hydrolock to potentially happen, rain is not enough, there has to be a vacuum created. This would be pretty difficult to do I guess, I suspect a small but wide and 12" or more deep stream of water or similar would be the type of thing to avoid, as this might give the potential for a lock.
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Originally Posted by s2k_Nut,Aug 22 2008, 11:46 PM
'Basically, think of a straw. You suck a liquid through it. Try punching holes through the straw midway up. Then try sucking water through the straw. Obviously, you may still be able to suck liquid through the straw being that the diameter of the straw is small.
Air (or water) is going to take the path of least resistance.
Putting this in is going to negate the lower section of the AEM IMHO
The majority of the air will be pulled through this item rather than the inner wing area of the AEM.
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Aug 23 2008, 05:16 PM
Using that example shows a problem with this!
Air (or water) is going to take the path of least resistance.
Putting this in is going to negate the lower section of the AEM IMHO
The majority of the air will be pulled through this item rather than the inner wing area of the AEM.
Air (or water) is going to take the path of least resistance.
Putting this in is going to negate the lower section of the AEM IMHO
The majority of the air will be pulled through this item rather than the inner wing area of the AEM.
I measured my pipes, and had a look at them (both pieces) the diameter of which are 9.5", I have no idea which size of valve I should by as there are 3 or 4 from which to choose, anyone have any idea?
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Aug 23 2008, 07:49 PM
That makes more sense!
Problaby easier to fit as well!
Problaby easier to fit as well!
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Paul - have a look at my holiday review from last year
https://www.s2ki.com:80/forums/index...owtopic=500142
as you can see, we had "a bit of rain", and no problems
HTH
https://www.s2ki.com:80/forums/index...owtopic=500142
as you can see, we had "a bit of rain", and no problems
HTH
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Originally Posted by Blurter,Aug 23 2008, 08:38 PM
Paul - have a look at my holiday review from last year
https://www.s2ki.com:80/forums/index...owtopic=500142
as you can see, we had "a bit of rain", and no problems
HTH
https://www.s2ki.com:80/forums/index...owtopic=500142
as you can see, we had "a bit of rain", and no problems
HTH
I believe falling rain isn't a problem, the only problem is standing water and deep standing water deep enough to cover the filter under the car, if this happens then water can theoretically by sucked up into the engine causing the hydrolock this device reputedly stops from happening.
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Seriously I wouldn't bother, you really do have to drive through a lake to get lock.
As I said, most happen after being parked up overnight with heavy downpour, the high idle rate of the s2000 sucks the water up when you start the engine.
You've taken reasonable precautions already by blocking the drain plug, but go for it if it'll give you piece of mind.
As I said, most happen after being parked up overnight with heavy downpour, the high idle rate of the s2000 sucks the water up when you start the engine.
You've taken reasonable precautions already by blocking the drain plug, but go for it if it'll give you piece of mind.
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Originally Posted by mikey k,Aug 23 2008, 08:38 PM
No idea on size!
I presume this fits on the throttle body?
Just measure that or ask on the modding forum
I presume this fits on the throttle body?
Just measure that or ask on the modding forum