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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Will adding the Injen Hydroshield on my CAI affect its performance and sound?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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Ok so you think its safer to use a hydroshield on my cai here in chicago?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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It doesn't matter where you live, its always safer
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:17 AM
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aight kewl
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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and uh, any1 know which of these: http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merch...tegory_Code=PF

fits the Injen CAI 07-08?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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its a X-1017 if i'm not mistaken
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:12 AM
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so water cant go in the filter am i right..??? unless its actually submerged correct?
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"Nothing cools an engine’s jets like water from your air intake. Whether you’re driving through a slight drizzle or a typhoon, your motor is in real danger of drowning. Injen’s Hydro Shield, however, stops water from sinking your vehicle. Riding right on top of your performance air filter, this durable polyester cover repels water while still allowing a free-flow of oxygen."
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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is this a joke or am i just stupid....so this thing is actually water proof?no water wont go in??
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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I personally dont have it, but from what Ive read, I think so
Check out this customer review:

"A guy had a post that he feld up his sink and put the hydro shield in and it did not let any water in that is not thru.I did the same test and it does let water in thru the stiches.Hopefuly repile water enough so I do not hydro lock my engine!"

Here's the site I got this info from
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...A2582A0A0.aspx
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BlizZard
its a X-1017 if i'm not mistaken
thankx
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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yea i think it just repels water
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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seems pointless the only time you have a risk of hydro-locking your engine is if the filter is submerged and at that point your still going to suck up water.
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