Anybody know how well a water bypass valve really works? I want a cold air intake but i sure as hell dont want my engine water locked. Is it worth 50 bucks or not???? HELP!!!

 

someone has to know about these things

 

ha. i used to do it all the time. the bypass... but im poor at explaining it ....

 

can you at least tell me if its effective????

 

The bypass valve loses a couple HP from what I've read so you should just go SRI if you're worried about hydrolocking.

 

that little tupe connect the middle of the intake back to your engine or part of the engine right?

i just put it where the stock tube goes, and i have experimented taking it off. doesnt make a difference to me.. But if i were u, i would just connect it bak to where the stock ones are, leaving a hole there will suck in dust and or contaminant gradually and it would be too hard to try to seal that thing 100% tight. so no worry, its nothing that will blow your engine.. just put it back to where the factory put it, and you will be fine..

 

Bypass valve

If you are really that worried, get the Comptech Ice Box or something in SRI mode.

 

I used to worry about locking up too...don't. Just be careful around oceans

 

the TSX isnt a dune buggy for a reason

 

I have an Injen CAI and I've been through some deep puddles and not problems.........

 

just remove the resonator. hp gains right there.

 

If you're going to decide to go with an SRI, you better also get a Hondata Heatshield (it's an intake manifold gasket that keeps your actual intake air cooler). Otherwise, you're just sucking in more of the seriously hot engine bay air. Who cares if your CFM is increased if your increasing the heat level?

 

i say get the icebox

 

how is the icebox any different from the injen? wouldnt i still need a valve for that too? ive also heard theres a diff in performance b/w the icebox, any SRI, and the injen with the injen being better.

 

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