OStateBeaver

Ok I know there are tons of threads on CAI's and I have searched alot but I havent found the answer to my stupid question. I want to get an intake for my 07 TL S, and I was thinking about the AEM v2. I live in Oregon though and we have lots of rain and wet roads for most months out of the year. Does this create a problem for the AEM v2 CAI or any other CAI for that matter? Thanks in advance guys as always!

scotterson

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It's all the same for any cai. Some of the pipe lengths vary but not by much, so there is always a risk of hydrolock.

ifirahse

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cai is not recommended if you live in a rainy climate prone to flooding like you're describing. chances of hydrolocking are very slim, but possible.

OStateBeaver

So what is hydrolocking? And is there another type of intake I could go with for my TL or is an intake out of the question for me?

Sal's Type S

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is no there a devise that goes between the filter and the T.B. that prevents water from entering. It has some like flaps on it that are kept closed with the small pressure drop in the intake and if water is forced in the flaps open and let the water out. i have not seen one of these in years so don't really remember what it looked like. i think its made by HKS.

OStateBeaver

Cool thanks. Is there a short ram intake I could go with that anyone recommends? i wanted to get the AEM v2 but if there are problems that could go with it where I live its not worth it.

Spiritman

AEM said that the Bypass Valve is NOT compatible with the V2! I know it will fit. But they say it's a performance killer on the V2. Here is the link.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=20

PS: my Acura shop has seen at least 3 cases of hydrolocking. So be warned!

MichaelBenz

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Wow....just wow. Fail. You couldnt have searched. No way! (messin with ya a bit there)

That being said....do you know the difference between the V2 and the standard AEM? If so...you likely wouldnt be asking this question. Its got a BYPASS VALVE in it?

OStateBeaver

I dont really know much about the difference. I thought the v2 was placed down lower and therefore more likely to have hydrolock happen. I have heard the v2 is much better than the standard thats why I was wanting to go with the v2.

MichaelBenz

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No....I was asking a question when I said AEM V2 had a bypass valve because somebody mentioned that above...and it DOES NOT.




V2 IntakesFAQs...AEM’s V2 intake systems use a patented dual chamber design that maximizes horsepower and torque - producing even more power that our own Cold Air systems.

On a dyno graph, the area under the power band (or power curve) represents the amount of effort that an engine is producing. The larger the overall area under the curve, the more power your engine is making. The AEM V2 utilizes a dual chamber (using two different diameters and lengths of piping) that creates multiple frequency sound waves to produce the largest area under the curve of any intake system on the market. These sound waves help charge the cylinders with more air throughout the entire rpm range and are what enables the V2 to outperform even our own Cold Air systems.

We have found that inlet length plays a vital role in the power production of V2 systems and not all V2 induction systems relocate the filter outside of the engine compartment. In these cases, we performed extensive temperature testing to locate the filter in the coolest area of the engine compartment to achieve the lowest inlet temperatures possible. Please refer to our temperature testing procedures for more information.

OStateBeaver

Thanks Michael. So do you think that the v2 would be a bad idea in an area that gets lots of rain? Would the standard v2 be a viable option or is there another route you might suggest for me and getting an intake?

Spiritman

On my 2000 Integra. I had both types. The V2 was a no brainer. It out performed any of the other pips I tested. You could feel the VTEC come on. There was more mid and low rpm power. I would buy the V2 over ANY other pipe on the market. And of course Michael is right. There is no hydrolocking protection "built in" to the V2.

PS: Michael is ALWAYS right!!

TorqueSteer

Just curious. How much water would it take to hydrolock the motor? I can picture someone driving through a flooded section of the road with a foot of water and the engine suking it up which would cause hydrolock but just from drving around in the rain i can't see it being a problem. Also would the engine be able to suck up a 3" column of water from the cai start point all the way up to the intake? Just wandering what it takes to do it.

minkl81

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i'm in beaverton oregon

i had injen cai in my '03 accord for a year. no problem
now i have aem cai in my tl-s for about 4~5 months. no problem


unless you drive into puddle of water high enough to submerge the cai's filter, you'll be fine. and oregon's drainage system is pretty darn good unless tree leaves are clogging them. so you won't find that much of deep puddle to hydrolock your tl-s.

i also have injen hydroshield covering the filter. buy not really necessary

minkl81

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btw... this is a link to oregon chat thread

https://acurazine.com/forums/northwest-315/all-oregon-chat-thread-689137/

OStateBeaver

Hey thanks for that link, I didnt even know there was a section for Oregon on the site. I will check it out!

What AEM intake do you have on your TL S and what hydroshield is it you have on? Did you get them online or somewhere local?

minkl81

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mine is the v1. the "normal" one




i got mine from Speed Concept in aloha. they match cheapest online price on most parts. come in to oregon thread, we'll help you sourcing parts for your tl local and cheap

TLType-s12

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I have a Injen CAI w/hydroshield, its worked out pretty good. I would recommend getting one. If you decide to go with the AEM, then defenitly get a bypass valve. (just in case).

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you could also do what this guy did.https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/blues-custom-type-s-intake-688562/ The intake isn't in the wheel well so you wont get any water sucked in. Downside of it is its close to the engine bay so more likely to suck in hot air. Anyways he said he got some gains from a butt dyno. Good luck

norway71

suggest you also look at the Weapon R intake, since its a short air intake, you have no problems in the wet, both me and BigDaneDaddy had this for a few months now, great performance and sound for the money.. It also comes with a full CAI tube and mounts in case you want to do the complete CAI.
here is a link:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/secret-weapon-r-install-683055/

OStateBeaver

Thanks for all the input guys!!! I really wanna get an intake in the next week, but winter and rain is starting to set in here in Oregon and I kinda got freaked out. I gotta figure out what to do!

minkl81

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just get the aem with injen hydroshield. you shouldn't have any problem unless you drive your nice tl into huge puddle.