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Bobk · 04-30-2012, 08:29 PM

Haven't seen this addressed by anyone yet but has anyone ever actually encountered hydrolock or otherwise damaged their engines from driving in the rain or through puddles after installing a CAI?

I was considering an Injen CAI but after reading their faq's on their website I don't know if it's worth the risk of blowing an engine for a little more power. Maybe in Arizona or New Mexico rain isn't a factor but it is in New England and my car is a daily driver.

Any thoughts on this?

*The Stig* · 04-30-2012, 08:31 PM

You would literally have to drive into 3 feet of water to hydrolock the engine. If you're really worried just get a hydro-shield.

rtcat600man · 04-30-2012, 08:35 PM

If you drive into 2 -3 feet of water with your Camaro, you deserve to have your engine hydro lock. The only person I ever heard who had a problem was the one who removed their wheel liner and was throwing water all over the intake outlet. I have had mine for over 33K miles, driven in some pretty heavy rain, and have never experienced any issues with water.

Bobk · 04-30-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

You would literally have to drive into 3 feet of water to hydrolock the engine. If you're really worried just get a hydro-shield.

Not "worried" in the least as I could just leave it stock and still be happy, just wondering if anyone ever experienced it.

kjkjr27 · 04-30-2012, 09:23 PM

Now what if you installed an adm scoop would you be at a higher risk to get water in.

*The Stig* · 04-30-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Now what if you installed an adm scoop would you be at a higher risk to get water in.

No. The ADM scoop has a slit in the back for water to go out.

PsychoRS · 05-01-2012, 12:25 AM

Have the Injen CAI installed on mine and have encountered zero issues. As stated previously, you would have to drive through a heavily flooded area for the engine to ingest enough water to cause hydrolocking.

11RS · 05-01-2012, 12:30 AM

Where would the VR rank for risk ahaha, V6 one that is.

CFD · 05-01-2012, 05:06 AM

Both my lower scoops and mailslot scoop are as exposed as possible to the rain. I also live in MA and have had no problems. My car is also a daily driver and has seen some serious rain.

hapisok · 05-01-2012, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

If you drive into 2 -3 feet of water with your Camaro, you deserve to have your engine hydro lock. The only person I ever heard who had a problem was the one who removed their wheel liner and was throwing water all over the intake outlet. I have had mine for over 33K miles, driven in some pretty heavy rain, and have never experienced any issues with water.

+1...

willie_district · 05-01-2012, 06:08 AM

You don't have to drive into 2-3 feet of water to hydrolock it. I hydrolocked mine with the stock intake in about 8-12 inches of water. I was on my way to work and through the water was the only way...won't ever make that mistake again. Luckily insurance paid for a new LS3.

DarkneSS · 05-01-2012, 06:34 AM

Gt the vararam, best intake for our cars.

As for the rain, after I installed it I took my garden hose (with the car off) and shot water into my grille and every angle I could to test it out. No water made it into the filter. Ive driven through heavy rain too, at high speeds, checked every time after with no significant water build up.

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-01-2012, 07:04 AM

I only remember one guy with a V6 hydrolocking. Turns out he had cust a big hole in the fender liner and the front tire was throwing water right on the filter.

04-30-2012, 08:29 PM	#1
Bobk Drives: 2012 V6 RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 21	CAI / water damaged engines? Haven't seen this addressed by anyone yet but has anyone ever actually encountered hydrolock or otherwise damaged their engines from driving in the rain or through puddles after installing a CAI? I was considering an Injen CAI but after reading their faq's on their website I don't know if it's worth the risk of blowing an engine for a little more power. Maybe in Arizona or New Mexico rain isn't a factor but it is in New England and my car is a daily driver. Any thoughts on this?

04-30-2012, 08:31 PM	#2
The Stig I used to be Stieger.... Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 25,497 View My Garage	You would literally have to drive into 3 feet of water to hydrolock the engine. If you're really worried just get a hydro-shield. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

04-30-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
rtcat600man having FUN now Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 6,262 View My Garage	If you drive into 2 -3 feet of water with your Camaro, you deserve to have your engine hydro lock. The only person I ever heard who had a problem was the one who removed their wheel liner and was throwing water all over the intake outlet. I have had mine for over 33K miles, driven in some pretty heavy rain, and have never experienced any issues with water. __________________ MY BUILD

04-30-2012, 09:23 PM	#5
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05-01-2012, 12:25 AM	#7
PsychoRS Camaro Addict Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunset, UT Posts: 668	Have the Injen CAI installed on mine and have encountered zero issues. As stated previously, you would have to drive through a heavily flooded area for the engine to ingest enough water to cause hydrolocking. __________________ The Red Devil Drop a gear and disappear!!! Mods: Cold Air Inductions CAI // Magnaflow Competition Cat-back #16580 // VMAX Ported TB // Elite Engineering Catch Can // SLP Skip Shift Eliminator

05-01-2012, 12:30 AM	#8
11RS 11BADRS Drives: 2011 2LT/RS GCO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 43	Where would the VR rank for risk ahaha, V6 one that is. __________________ All I want to do is smoke my reefer, cool through the city in my new two seater.

05-01-2012, 05:06 AM	#9
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MASS. Posts: 3,600	Both my lower scoops and mailslot scoop are as exposed as possible to the rain. I also live in MA and have had no problems. My car is also a daily driver and has seen some serious rain.

05-01-2012, 06:08 AM	#11
willie_district Drives: Black 2011 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fl Posts: 12	You don't have to drive into 2-3 feet of water to hydrolock it. I hydrolocked mine with the stock intake in about 8-12 inches of water. I was on my way to work and through the water was the only way...won't ever make that mistake again. Luckily insurance paid for a new LS3.

05-01-2012, 06:34 AM	#12
DarkneSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 3,066	Gt the vararam, best intake for our cars. As for the rain, after I installed it I took my garden hose (with the car off) and shot water into my grille and every angle I could to test it out. No water made it into the filter. Ive driven through heavy rain too, at high speeds, checked every time after with no significant water build up. __________________

05-01-2012, 07:04 AM	#13
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 2012 LFX/2011 EcoBoost F-150 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I only remember one guy with a V6 hydrolocking. Turns out he had cust a big hole in the fender liner and the front tire was throwing water right on the filter. __________________ EFR Twin Turbo LFX-GPI Tune-ZL1 fuel pump-10:1 CR forged pistons-3.45 gear-Meth Injection-BMR Trailing Arms, Bushings & Sway Bars-Drag Radials-CircleD 4000 Stall-GPI Fuel Enrichment System 586 RWHP & 606 RWTQ @20 psi on 93 Octane (unlocked converter) 1/8 mile -- 7.158 @ 102.10 (20psi) Build Thread