Cai Vs. Sri
#22
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern California :D
Posts: 1,409
Hey sOx, I live here in the OC and I've got the Aspec CAI, but I added an outerwear prefilter that they made to fit for me for about $12. It is a water repellant material that seems to keep the filter cleaner and protects it pretty well....I still avoid deep puddles, but so far so good!
#24
I understand what you're talking about and I forgot to mention that it wasn't raining at the time I drove through the puddle. The rain had stopped an hour before and I had just pulled out of my garage. So I can cross out the idea that much of the water came through via the grill and openings between the hood and the rest of the car. I can only speculate much of the water splashed up from underneath the car. That's the reason I wouldn't want to get a CAI. Granted I can easily avoid puddles but there are situation and unforeseen circumstance in which I wouldn't want to risk it. And that's just my opinion. AS for the SRI, I've always been a big fan but when I saw that much water in my engine bay, I decided I didn't want to put myself in a bad situation. The thing is, regardless of how little water might get it, it can still do a lot of damage. I totally understand what you mean in regards to the surface area and saturation and you make a good point and argument.
But....when I was in high school auto shop long ago, our teacher demonstrated the effects of water in a V8 of a Chevy Suburban. He dropped in a TEASPOON of water and then the motor seized. A teaspoon. But those motors are so though. All we needed to do was take the spark plugs out and wait for the water to evaporate and start her up the next day. Our cars can't do that.
So with that in mind, I prefer a drop-in filter for the Fit. I've had SRI for my civic and element, but not that much was water got into the engine bay. Anyhow, I've never stated that he should or shouldn't get a CAI, SRI, or Drop-in. I just gave my account and my preference that's all. Manxman, I like your style. you address you're points clearly.
But....when I was in high school auto shop long ago, our teacher demonstrated the effects of water in a V8 of a Chevy Suburban. He dropped in a TEASPOON of water and then the motor seized. A teaspoon. But those motors are so though. All we needed to do was take the spark plugs out and wait for the water to evaporate and start her up the next day. Our cars can't do that.
So with that in mind, I prefer a drop-in filter for the Fit. I've had SRI for my civic and element, but not that much was water got into the engine bay. Anyhow, I've never stated that he should or shouldn't get a CAI, SRI, or Drop-in. I just gave my account and my preference that's all. Manxman, I like your style. you address you're points clearly.
We could argue the physics of water vs. filter styles, but I still maintain that hyrolock is not possible with a SRI unless you completely saturate the filter. It is obviously a guaranteed disaster if you immerse the filter of a CAI in water unless you have the valving to keep the water out of the intake manifold.
I also appreciate your ability to communicate clearly and precisely with sound technical reasoning. Merry Christmas!
#25
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once again I agree. Especially the little 4 bangers in most econobox cars these days. Most don't create enough vaccume to suck water all the way up if the filter is not completely submerged in water at some point.
Now a 7liter v8 is a different story.
once again I agree. Especially the little 4 bangers in most econobox cars these days. Most don't create enough vaccume to suck water all the way up if the filter is not completely submerged in water at some point.
Now a 7liter v8 is a different story.
#27
Thanks buddy. I just ordered the HKS 3-layer Hybrid drop in filer. I'll do a brief write up once it arrives.
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