Originally Posted by Exadar
Carta and Diablo, i know you can help me on this one. I'm assuming the big advantage the the icebox has over the AEM CAI w/ bypass is the fact that i'll get maximum HP gains w/out the risk of sucking in water right?
Yes you're correct, also I would imagine that a bypass valve would somewhat decrease the power output of a cold air intake. Incoming air most likely gets disrupted as it passes that valve on its way to the throttle body.
If I only had a penny for every thread I read about hydro locking a motor with a cold air intake installed.
I went with the Comptech icebox myself and drive through puddles with confidence. Here's a picture of my Comptech icebox with a OEM Integra Type R air tube.
That valve cover is just a test fit for a future camshafts and cam gears install.
Also, here's a small article for you if you want to read up on intakes.
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