Originally Posted by
mberndt
First this is directed to ddd4114 Do you think that I purposely drove my CAI equipped, lowered car into large puddles? If so, are you retarded
. After all this is what your first post said.
No, that was not intended to be an attack or anything of the sort. I don't in any way believe that you purposely hydrolocked your engine - that would be retarded. I apologize for coming off like a dick, but I'm just tired of people thinking that they had absolutely nothing to do with hydrolocking their CAI-equipped car.
In your case - you didn't do anything retarded, like drive full throttle through a river. However, when you lower your car, you lower the filter, and it becomes that much easier to hydrolock your engine. Also, how fast were you going around that turn? What was the road/terrain like? If you know the road might be flooded (2' is pretty deep - that would certainly hydrolock your engine at idle), you might want to exercise caution, if not completely avoid it.
My filter sits a good foot off the ground (I can't measure it exactly; the car is 4 hours away from me right now), and the water level would have to exceed that height for the engine to start sucking up a dangerous amount of water. However, during and after it rains, I make sure I drive extra cautiously and only take major roads. If I see a puddle that looks deep, I make sure I slow down and avoid it. If I don't think I can avoid it, I take a detour. If I can't do either, I'd pull over and shut off my engine (haven't had this situation yet). I'd rather pay $50 for a tow than render my car useless.
Originally Posted by
mberndt
You say "Most cases on hydrolocked engines with SRI's are events of submerged filters with WOT and no bypass valves."
I thought we were talking about CAI's...
me, too. I think he meant CAI, but typed SRI by mistake.
Originally Posted by
mberndt
For me I know the dangerous side-effects, but for those who buy them cause they "add 5 hp" or "look cool" don't know any better, and sure as hell don't understand the mechanics involved in heat engines, and the fact that they can ruin their motor in a couple of seconds.
For me, I did all my work myself, others may not be so lucky, a simple cocky demeanor and the "it's not gonna happen to me" attitude can cost someone alot of money if they hydrolock their motor...
Don't think that I didn't consider the risk that I might hydrolock my engine when I installed my CAI. I know perfectly well the "mechanics involved in a heat engine", and I realize I could destroy mine if I'm not careful. Is there a chance of me hydrolocking my engine? Absolutely. Will I take every precaution to make sure that doesn't happen? Again - absolutely. I guess I'm guilty of having the "it's not gonna happen to me attitude", but I weighed the consequences, and when I bend a rod, you can say "I told you so".
Oh - and for the bypass filter: I'm not saying it doesn't do it's job. I don't want one because it virtually negates any power gains of a CAI over a SRI. Also, if you're that afraid, then buy a SRI in the first place.
$210 for a CAI + $50 for a bypass valve vs. $80 for a SRI (assuming new AEM products)