Ok im getting the AEM CAI and my question is when its raining will water get in the intake or is it safe to drive when its raining with this CAI installed

 

it should be fine as long as the filter doesn't get too soaked.
the AEM also has a water 'sock' that you can put over the cone for rainy weather.

 

Alright because i live in florida and theres those days like once a month where it just rains lol

and i was assuming it came with a sock.. THANKS!

 

no problem.
I know some people have had some issues but overall I think you should be fine. Of course, if you go through a puddle big enough to submerge that filter, all bets are off.

Try asking in the regional subforum just to be safe but I think you'll be okay. We don't get much rain in SoCal so I've never had a problem with it.

 

im always cautious with puddles.. well water in general

 

Im in your same position. Except Canada has winter which is another thing to consider. If the filter does get soaked it will freeze up. I asked people around and they said it is a common problem with this CAI.

I really wanted the AEM cause of its looks and sounds but i think im going to go with the Racing Beat intake. Doesnt look as good but at least i wont have to worry about ******* up my engine and CELs popping up. I hope its louder than stock intake at least.

 

bag goes over the filter I drive in the rain and go through car wash. mines has been just fine had it almost a year now and im very happy with it

 

since i live in Florida i dont really have to worry about the winter and it freezing... but since im cautious and it has a bag i should be fine.

And do you have to remove the bumper when changing filter?

 

I lived in florida before and its been raining all month here in SF no problems of course you dont want water ;evel to come up the the filter but that would be rare...

I assume you will but it really isn't all that hard to take the bumper off takes 15 mins or so I thought the same thing but when installing I realized its a lot easier than it looks. the racing beat is good too I am a fan of racing beat good honest people with good quality products just like AEM.

 

Yah again thank you every one for the fast responses...

 

Zero problems with water and puddles, as long as they're not THAT deep (1ft?). If you were to drive through one of those puddles the problem wouldn't be the filter anyway, i'd blame it on your brain
Chaning the filter requires to remove the bumper or at least the undertray. 15 minutes work if you have a lift.

 

Where in Florida Showtime?
To be honest, I don't think I would run one here.
You guys really don't know what it's like living in a Swamp!

 

I live in melbourne Florida... Its about an hour east of orlando Sort of near where the launch the shuttles

 

Look at my location!
There are a few of us in this area!

What color is your car?


In terms of the AEM.........all I can say is this.

1.) I know a lot of people on this site really like it.
2.) But, I know it's also somewhat prone to water issues.

I'll see if I can link a thread talking about it.

 

I honestly live in indialantic Florida! I have a silver rx8.. you probably see me around

 

And would you guys suggest the Racingbeat intake over the AEM intake

 

AEM is not going to give you any issue with water.

Unless. You point a hose directly on the filter. And leave it on there. Or you drive through a lake.
Really all this worry about the AEM and water is highly exaggerated.

 

thats what i figured, i was just asking to make sure. Thank you though

 

Anyone have a link where you can purchase the 'water sock' cant seem to find it.

 

Ive had some problems with Water that I have yet to fix. Please Note: Ive had the AEM CAI for a year with no problems in rain until now... Here is the thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/cel-p0103-mass-air-flow-maf-circuit-high-input-171301/

 

are you sure it wasn't just dirty when I first got my aem I was overfilling oil and was causing that code.

im calling shenanigans. its fine.

 

yah I do I used to live in FL and get it my post stated that and that SF has been raining lately just as bad

its fine I am starting to think this "water issue" is a myth.

 

I don't think there is any real advantage of the RB Revi over the AEM or vice-versa.
I think the AEM will be okay, but you have to realize how low it sits up front and with the amount of rain we get here in the Summer months, you will have to be very cautious. If your car isn't garage kept, I would for sure get the sock.

As you are well aware..........most Summers we will get a gully-washer every single afternoon for 3-4 months straight and our humidity is way, way higher than most people could ever imagine.

I respect certain peoples opinions in this thread, but you can do some searches on this site and see that there actually have been some water issues.
Don't take my word for it, go take a look. All I'm saying is we are more prone than other areas. We constantly have standing water of that depth.
That's my two cents, take it or leave it.

 

You can call it what you want but considering several people have had these "water issue" myths, I wouldnt consider it Shenanigans at all.