Cold Air Intake

Doug2009Z

Stupid question, but can I run a cold air intake system in the rain? I wanted to go with the AEM system, but on the installation instructions it said I had to return the system to stock in inclement weather? I typically don't drive my Z in heavy rain, but don't want to have to keep switching it. I was also looking at the Z1 intake. I would appreciate any input.

CRiZO

Just if it runs down low, you have the opposite of a snorkel. Actual rain though isn't a problem as long as you don't go driving through floods.

OhioYJ

That's their "CYA" statement, so if you go through a deep puddle and manage to hydrolock your engine you can't blame them. That AEM intake is really low. It's generally recommended you go with either the Stillen Gen 3, or the Z1.

Otherwise, leave it alone and put K&N panels in the stock boxes. No hot air intakes, your factory setup already pulls in cold air from outside the engine bay, so don't go with a setup that has filters in the engine bay.

I run my Stillen Gen 3, year round here in Ohio.

HEK

I run the Injen CAI, and I have had a CAI on most of my cars, the problem with these disclosures by the mfg's is to warn you that if you see a pond don't go thru it...if it's raining like hell it will not be a problem but they don't want you to lawyer up if you decide to cross the Mississippi

Quicksilvers

I ran a Stillen Gen 3 cold air intake for years here in Atlanta,Georgia in heavy rain for many years and possible floods and I never sucked any water or moisture in the intake system or the engine. You will never suck any water into your engine with a cold air intake installed on your Z. It is safe to install a cold air intake on your Z. If you are that worried about it install a short ram cold air intake like the K&N Blackhawk cold air intake or AEM cold air intake. It’s your choice you could even just install K&N drop in air filters in your stock Nissan air boxes.

Nixin

Do whatever you want but I suggest that you stay as far away as possible from the short ram HOT air intakes. You can find a ton of info on these using the forum search option. There have been volumes written about it.

Ventruck

Basically just imagine the path water has to take in order to reach the filters. It literally has to go up after hitting the radiator, assuming much of it even gets past the grille.

omgwtfreally

mighty car mods proved cai dont give you gains

SouthArk370Z

Link(s)?

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eastwest2300

I've got the AEM setup and love it, and it looks pretty badass.. with a vented hood.. no issues (yet) with rain.

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omgwtfreally

https://youtu.be/gCi2yo4UqPI

omgwtfreally

I have a solution If you Want a cold air intake, just get a short ram drill.holes in the housing of your lights!!!


thoughts?

SouthArk370Z

Thanks

They came to a different conclusion with NA engines:
Cold Air Intakes Mythbusted [Naturally Aspirated]

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Nixin

omgwtfreally, your thoughts on the CAI system are totally out of whack. But then again, I didn't expect anything insightful from you anyway. Conventional logic, wisdom and science have either proven you wrong or simply been bamboozled by just about everything that you have ever posted on this forum, starting from your first post. If you were living in Sparta during its glory days, you would have been thrown off of a cliff.

omgwtfreally

Well maybe i'll get a GT-R 35 or a c06 maybe they are less rude there!!!!!