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Old 04-15-08, 09:13 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mktng View Post
isnt it bad if the intake filter get soaked in water and or covered in snow?

the reason i ask is because i wanted to get a full intake kit like that...
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Originally Posted by IAmLegend View Post
we've been over this numerous times. yes it can be bad but the filter has to be COMPLETETLY SUBMERGED for it to ingest water into your engine. do a search this topic has been beaten to death.
Yup, and if you're that worried about it, research 'bypass valve'. Surefire defense against hydro-lock.

When your intake becomes submerged, the Bypass Valve immediately springs into action. It closes off induction from your main filter and reroutes the air flow through its external diaphragm.

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Originally Posted by IAmLegend View Post
bump for rare part in good condition! i would buy these for my Grenada black sedan but they are in too good of condition compared to the rest of my bumper. for now im sticking with the ugly holes until i get a new bumper haha
Thanks man...to the top!

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