Thread: Bypass Valve
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Human Hybrid
Too bad it doesn't really help if water gradually gets on the CAI filter. The filter has to be SUBMERGED in water...for it to work...if your gradually driving and water splashes/sprinkles on the filter, some liquid can still get sucked up. But I do admit a bypass valve is worth the purchase and helpful but i don't think it garentuees complete protection from hydrolock.
I would hope that small amounts of liquid in the pipe would evaporate before they reach the engine, the CAI piping does get rather hot.
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