My classic has a CAI without a bypass valve. It's now monsoon season here in Florida, and I was wondering how much water is needed to lock up an engine?

I'm freakin out, driving like a granny when it rains, hoping not to get a drop on my air filter. If this helps, I'm using a reusable K&N, which requires plenty of oil.

I know to avoid big ass puddles and what not, but was curious to know if even a little spray of water got in there, would it do damage? Thanx.

 

I don't think a spray of water would hurt so long as it wasn't continuous. My friend locked his motor after driving through a deep puddle, so yeah, watch out for those. Just invest in a bypass valve. I think a 40 dollar investment isn't a bad one since your engine and the time to put one in will cost significantly more.

 

if you get a few drops in it, the water would more than likely evaporate before it got up into the motor. Just be careful what you drive through when it's raining, or just switch to a short ram.

 

Serious rain and puddles took out my MAF once. Puddle hits almost took out the engine - it was huffing and puffing a lot of white smoke but managed to get on the highway.

On the highway, I sucked up enough rain to kill the MAF and was stranded for the night. Garage Battle saw me and tried to help but there was nothing we could do.

Unless you want to live through this, consider the bypass valve.

Jesse

 

AEM makes a bypass valve, worth a try?????

 

Haha, thanx guys. I'll do some research and buy one.

 

yeah theyre worth it, i actually have one on my CAI and its made me feel a little safer in the rain....but i still avoid puddles...LOL.