OK, it just rained.. anddd..

TMR Net Shark · 05-09-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm worried about Hydro locking.. I checked the filter.. it's slightly went in like a 1 inch x 1 inch area and the rest is dry. Will that effect anything? The filter was never completely submerged or anything.. but I'm worried that water particle will get into the cylinders. Am I worry too much or what? The engine seems fine while running.

***Zeuceone*** · 05-09-2008, 03:02 PM

should be ok. as long as you dont drive into a puddle and suck in a water no problems.

**Gonzo** · 05-09-2008, 03:04 PM

Doesn't sound like anything bad happened. A little water particles "ie vapor" can in some case be beneficial to an engine.

If you are worried I'd get a hydroshield which will help some but certainly can't prevent hydrolock.

If you are really worried about it I'd look for a different setup. Lots of people have never had issues with their CAI in the wet but when I was driving around during wet weather it was always in the back of my mind and I would hardcore avoid puddles. With my current intake I don't have to worry about it both technically and psychologically.

TMR Net Shark · 05-09-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Doesn't sound like anything bad happened. A little water particles "ie vapor" can in some case be beneficial to an engine.

If you are worried I'd get a hydroshield which will help some but certainly can't prevent hydrolock.

If you are really worried about it I'd look for a different setup. Lots of people have never had issues with their CAI in the wet but when I was driving around during wet weather it was always in the back of my mind and I would hardcore avoid puddles. With my current intake I don't have to worry about it both technically and psychologically.

Like I said.. it RARELY got wet. I was just hoping it didn't suck in those particles.. but if it helps the engine, then all the better, haha

itsSTILLaHonda · 05-09-2008, 03:13 PM

Are you EFFing seroius? Is this a real question?

It's raining and my car got wet. Will my paint wash off?

itsSTILLaHonda · 05-09-2008, 03:14 PM

My appopogies for being a d!ck. Someone had to do it.

importexpert · 05-09-2008, 03:17 PM

don't worry you should be straight as long as your car didnt shut off right away.

TMR Net Shark · 05-09-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by importexpert

don't worry you should be straight as long as your car didnt shut off right away.

Nope, idled fine and everything. Thanks for the input itsSTILLaHonda

importexpert · 05-09-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR Net Shark

Nope, idled fine and everything. Thanks for the input itsSTILLaHonda

next time that happen, pull over immidiately then let it sit for few mins. OR if you have to keep driving, dont gun over 4000rpm or so.

**Gonzo** · 05-09-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by itsSTILLaHonda

Are you EFFing seroius? Is this a real question?

It's raining and my car got wet. Will my paint wash off?

This is true, because both air filter elements and exterior paint are equally resistant to water.

Prankster77 · 05-09-2008, 03:49 PM

as long as you dont drive through huge puddles or 1+ feet of water you shold be fine. the filter would have to be almost fully submerged in water to be able to suck it up to the engine.

TMR Net Shark · 05-09-2008, 10:06 PM

Anyways, that water didn't affect anything... I raced against a Civic Si Sedan with SRI, headers, exhaust, and Hondata reflash and we both ran 14.1's.

So performance is obviously not effected.

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TMR Net Shark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 292 iTrader: 0 / 0%	OK, it just rained.. anddd.. I'm worried about Hydro locking.. I checked the filter.. it's slightly went in like a 1 inch x 1 inch area and the rest is dry. Will that effect anything? The filter was never completely submerged or anything.. but I'm worried that water particle will get into the cylinders. Am I worry too much or what? The engine seems fine while running.

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05-09-2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,467 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Doesn't sound like anything bad happened. A little water particles "ie vapor" can in some case be beneficial to an engine. If you are worried I'd get a hydroshield which will help some but certainly can't prevent hydrolock. If you are really worried about it I'd look for a different setup. Lots of people have never had issues with their CAI in the wet but when I was driving around during wet weather it was always in the back of my mind and I would hardcore avoid puddles. With my current intake I don't have to worry about it both technically and psychologically.

05-09-2008, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
itsSTILLaHonda Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 661 Posts: 10 Ya Motha' iTrader: 0 / 0%	Are you EFFing seroius? Is this a real question? It's raining and my car got wet. Will my paint wash off?

05-09-2008, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
itsSTILLaHonda Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 661 Posts: 10 Ya Motha' iTrader: 0 / 0%	My appopogies for being a d!ck. Someone had to do it.

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importexpert Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: India Age: 31 Posts: 75 Anoop Mohammed iTrader: 0 / 0%	don't worry you should be straight as long as your car didnt shut off right away.

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Prankster77 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Age: 20 Posts: 114 Brad iTrader: 1 / 100%	as long as you dont drive through huge puddles or 1+ feet of water you shold be fine. the filter would have to be almost fully submerged in water to be able to suck it up to the engine.

05-09-2008, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
TMR Net Shark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 292 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyways, that water didn't affect anything... I raced against a Civic Si Sedan with SRI, headers, exhaust, and Hondata reflash and we both ran 14.1's. So performance is obviously not effected.