AEM CAI sponge?
08-12-2009, 05:45 PM
#27
I think its funny that people are questioning the "sock" term and if that is what its really called.
But if you look at the 5th post, I attached the AEM build of materials and it says 9" Filter Sock!
And it even has the AEM part number so you might be able to call them and order the sock separately.
But if you look at the 5th post, I attached the AEM build of materials and it says 9" Filter Sock!
And it even has the AEM part number so you might be able to call them and order the sock separately.
08-12-2009, 06:20 PM
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I cleaned it after two years, then cleaned it again after water saturated the filter.
I've since sold my AEM, but every other year should be fine unless you live in a real dusty part of the country or just want to keep the filter really clean.
I'm lucky to have SummitRacing right down the road so I bought the AEM cleaning kit there, but you can also order it online:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AIS-21-110/
And its really easy to do, just takes awhile to air dry.
So cleaning it once a year isn't a pain unless you're really laze
I've since sold my AEM, but every other year should be fine unless you live in a real dusty part of the country or just want to keep the filter really clean.
I'm lucky to have SummitRacing right down the road so I bought the AEM cleaning kit there, but you can also order it online:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AIS-21-110/
And its really easy to do, just takes awhile to air dry.
So cleaning it once a year isn't a pain unless you're really laze
08-12-2009, 06:33 PM
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I have blown a motor from sucking in water but on a different vehicle/intake design. The way the MS/AEM intake is it won't have a problem with water you'll be fine. If anything happens to the motor just put the sock on before you bring it to the dealer. The motor that blew, the filter was 6 inches from the front tire getting splashed on all the time and about 4 inches off the ground. Only blew when I entered a flash flood area and I blew a connecting rod out the side. Wasn't cool.
08-12-2009, 06:38 PM
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I have blown a motor from sucking in water but on a different vehicle/intake design. The way the MS/AEM intake is it won't have a problem with water you'll be fine. If anything happens to the motor just put the sock on before you bring it to the dealer. The motor that blew, the filter was 6 inches from the front tire getting splashed on all the time and about 4 inches off the ground. Only blew when I entered a flash flood area and I blew a connecting rod out the side. Wasn't cool.
08-12-2009, 07:11 PM
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Shouldn't be scared of water with the AEM.
Worst thing is some water reaches your MAF and your engine will make a bogging sound (which is scary the first time you hear it).
Don't be scared of rain or car washes, just avoid spraying directly at the filter.
You can play it safe and put a plastic bag over the filter when you was the car.
08-17-2009, 03:21 PM
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Pre-filters (or "socks" if you will) don't really help with water since they aren't very absorbent (they'll absorb a splash from a puddle but is that really going to hurt your engine anyways? Doubtful)...that being said...on all CAI's I have EVER used on pretty much EVERY car I have owned (except my Navigator), I have NEVER used a pre-filter or a bypass valve...and I have never even had a close call in any of them(even the Focus SVT, that had a CAI that put the filter about 5 inches from the ground).
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