Ronstar83

I have the Superchips programmer on the way and want to take full advantage of fuel economy, hp, and torque. I am a little worried after hearing people say that the intakes are a great way to hydralock the engine when wheeling. I am looking for an intake that will keep the water out of the engine with no worries at all. Is this beyond reality? I only go through deep water a few times a year but it rains here constantly and I don't want to risk it if the pros say it is not a good idea. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

RevyJKU08

I have a Airraid CAI and placed a pre-filter (water repellent) and helps filter out the finer dusts. I have had no issues with rain or wet roads with my CAI system. However, I do mud and some deeper water crossings and I get nervrous once that water's starts getting close to the stock fenders. I am seriously consider putting my stock airbox back on and getting a snorkel for insurance for these off-road adventures.

jonbellemore

I have the same thoughts -- I just installed AEM's Brute Force -- have the flashpaq -- worried now that I made the wrong move with the intake... thinking about a snorkel. I'm not fond of the one which cuts through the side panel near the tires -- leaning towards the AEV. Any comments here?

How about the difference between Volants CAI Snorkel and the AEV... any significant power differences to be worth the 400 dollar difference?

jvalason

Just get a snorkle before you regret it. Your not going to gain any power from either one so why increase your chance to hydrolock with a CAI?

jonbellemore

Good point -- anyone want to buy an AEM Brute Force Intake? - Less than 100 miles on it!!

pastorsteve

Throw it in the classifieds and someone will snatch it up. For the right price............ I might.