AEM cold air intake
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i have the Mazda Speed intake on mine (same as AEM) although i store my 8 for the winter, if you take it through the car wash the filter will get soaked!!!
Definatly not worth doing in the winter, you could end up getting stuck on the 401 like Footman did!
Definatly not worth doing in the winter, you could end up getting stuck on the 401 like Footman did!
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it's not that the fabric gets damp... it's if it gets soaked. Basically you'll drown the engine with water when it's warm.. get the maf soaked... etc. In the winter the water freezes in the filter and will completely cut off the air flow to the engine.
We've had a few members up here have this problem both in summer and the winter...
Hense why I have the Racing Beat intake :D
We've had a few members up here have this problem both in summer and the winter...
Hense why I have the Racing Beat intake :D
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Since last spring, I have swapped out the MS CAI for a stock intake with K&N filter. I've had no problems ever since; I lose some of the sound, but that's an okay trade off for all year round drivability that I REQUIRE.
I haven't sold the MS CAI though, because I'm banking on one day, I will have a winter beater, and I will put the CAI back on
I haven't sold the MS CAI though, because I'm banking on one day, I will have a winter beater, and I will put the CAI back on
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That's the reason i got the MS CAI. I'm not worried about the winter freeze-up issues if it gets we since my 8 is in a garage all wrapped up in her blanket and i'm stuck driving my 8 year old Focus winter beater
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That's why I sold my MS CAI...not worth the hassle headache you go thru for it. Luv my new set up so much better and more reliable!
Good luck with it...IMO I wouldn't do it!
Good luck with it...IMO I wouldn't do it!
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