quick question about stock intake....

[kazama82]

for CAI, is it advisable to make small hole at the hose just in case water accumulate inside the hose and go to the engine bay?

[Yaris Hilton]

The only time CAI will help is at absolute wide open throttle, where denser air will give a slight horsepower boost. At anything less than WOT the engine will operate more efficiently with warm air coming in it. Consider the recent thread started by the fellow who drove into a puddle and sucked water into his engine if you're thinking of putting a hose down low to bring in cool air.

[06silveryaris]

I have a stock modified airbox. What I did was cut a hole on the right bottom half and then use ducting material all the way down to the foglight cover. I sealed the hole that was cut where the duct came into the box just so it wouldn,t be loud. I left the factory inlet just incase I go through a flooded area like I already did and had no problems. The box feels alot cooler than before the mod and I dont have to worry about hydrolock. I will be replacing the airfilter for a highflow one. I used to have a CAI but it rains alot here so I sold it.

[kazama82]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

The only time CAI will help is at absolute wide open throttle, where denser air will give a slight horsepower boost. At anything less than WOT the engine will operate more efficiently with warm air coming in it. Consider the recent thread started by the fellow who drove into a puddle and sucked water into his engine if you're thinking of putting a hose down low to bring in cool air.

sorry a noob questions..meaning that for CAI, better to get hot air to go in rather than cold air, ?..is it advisable to route your CAI at the tire side?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by kazama82

for CAI, is it advisable to make small hole at the hose just in case water accumulate inside the hose and go to the engine bay?

It's like a vacuum, so I don't think a hole would make a big difference. I wouldn't do this mod if it rains in your area constantly. I had mine on during summer. I took it out once it hit winter and the rain started pouring.