CAI in Canada

[danofthejungle]

I was wondering if anyone has a CAI up here in Canada with the wonderful winter weather that we have.
Any problems with the dirty-*** slush and snow on the roads, or do you switch back to OEM/SRI for the winter?

I am considering installing a CAI on my 03 GT hatchback, but kind of hesitant because of Canadian weather and the thought of having to clean the filter all the time.

[robs02elantra]

haven't cleaned my filter yet...I should though. I'm going to go and get a K&N Filter first and then look at cleaning it later when it gets dirty.

[danofthejungle]

do you feel that you need an bypass valve? I was thinking of getting it anyways as a precaution

[mtlelantra]

Never hurts I guess. Out of convenience I use a LRI with the filter beside the battery...

[Vampyrate]

i had a bypass valve and i go to school in the mountains on my 01 GLS it was great, no hydrolocking (but that doesnt mean that i went looking for puddles to go through).

as far as type of filter, i have heard great things about the new AEM Dryflow filter. No oiling ever needed, just a thourogh rinse and youre good to go.

[XTRAWLD]

I remove mine in the winter, and I have a K&N that I clean when dirty (haven't had to clean it yet since 2003 because I use it seasonally). The argument about installing a bypass valve will always continue to exist. Personally, unless you expect to drive in standing water that sits at the top of your wheel well and you situate the filter close to the ground, then you may feel safer with a bypass valve. Mine is set close to the ground, I don't have a valve and have been fine, even when driving through decent sized water puddles (I would never attempt driving through a puddle more than a foot or so anyway). If you situate the filter higher, near the battery (which I think is no longer a cold air intake anymore anyway) - I wouldn't think a valve is necessary at all.

[02_Elantra]

first winter i took the whole CAI off and put a cone filter on the stock plastic pipe = ghetto SRI (because every other part of the OEM intake was taken off and i didn't want to cut the CAI pipe). this winter i just took the part of the pipe that goes behind the battery down the wheel well off and cut the other pipe to the right length to position the filter behind the battery (changing the CAI to a SRI). i dont know much about engines and stuff but i wouldn't want to mess with moisture especially in winter so i feel "safer" with a SRI. in the summer, i have never stopped myself from driving in the rain without a bypass valve but after reading about it i beleive it's safer to go ahead and get one, might seem expensive but i guess it can help prevent bad things from happening.

[robs02elantra]

yes, I do have a bypass valve. Went through a couple of huge puddles one night in Toronto coming onto the highway from behind the ACC. Once up on the highway there were stock cars sitting on the side of the road, dead. There were like 5 or 6 within 100ft. I was fine with the CAI and Bypass valve. with the amount of snow and slush that can collect and melt around downtown TO, I advise to get a Bypass valve. It's not expensive, and well worth it for the peace of mind.

[02_Elantra]

i know it's off topic but where did you get your bypass valve?? i was quoted 125 CAD for a AEM and on ebay most of them are 39.99 USD + 25.00 USD shipping plus the border fees etc ... it's not gonna be around 100.00 CAD once arrived. (either i'm looking at the wrong places or we have a minor difference in oppinion on the word "expensive")

[XTRAWLD]

Do you notice the bypass valve robbing you of HP/speed/torque?

[fgummett]

i know it's off topic but where did you get your bypass valve?? i was quoted 125 CAD for a AEM and on ebay most of them are 39.99 USD + 25.00 USD shipping plus the border fees etc ... it's not gonna be around 100.00 CAD once arrived. (either i'm looking at the wrong places or we have a minor difference in opinion on the word "expensive")I guess those who swear by the bypass valve would argue that it is a small price compared to an hydrolock'd engine.

For myself I am sticking with SRI... that gets messy enough with road salt spray. I am also getting a lightweight Odyssey PC680 MJT battery which I wil mount low so I can extend my air filter (LRI?) to the corner where the battery currently sits and perhaps even fab up an air box.

[02_Elantra]

i knew it was a perspective thing and that's why i think it's a good thing to get one. the price is small compared to what it would be to fix if hydrolock was to occure. i just love to sound from the CAI on colder night ... my opinion

[Vampyrate]

i got my bypass from paki here on the site, i honestly have no clue how much they cost

[joph09]

if the filter sits b/w the fender and battery it still gets cold air, if you remove the resonator below

does LRI = long ram intake? lol. IMO "Modified CAI sounds better"