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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Does anyone know which size hydroshield to get for the filter that comes with this intake?
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
Does anyone know which size hydroshield to get for the filter that comes with this intake?
YES here is what it looks like on my descendant intake:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...=204644&page=3

here is the link:

http://injenonline.com/cgi-bin/Merch...tegory_Code=PF
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Good looking out!
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
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Good looking out!
No problem im also going to purchase these items to help stop hydrolocking:

-Injen Technology Polished Aluminum Air Filter Heat Shield/Splash Guard
-AEM Air Intake Bypass Valve (Use w/3.0" Intake Tubing)


I also believe descendant has a bypass system i think if so ill purchase theirs.
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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^ Emailing Descendant about it as soon as I get home.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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just following up on that bypass...any info on it?
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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You can probably just get a 'universal' bypass valve, as long as you get the correct diameter (3") and it should fit.
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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No, I haven't heard anything from Descendant this week. But I think Scratch is right.
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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^Guess they are busy. I emailed Rob on Monday, nothing back yet.
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Yea they were racing, just got back on Monday. They unveiled the new F-wing 2.0 it's so sick.
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
Does anyone know which size hydroshield to get for the filter that comes with this intake?
The size of the air filter is 5"w at the top and 6"tall and 6" at the base. K&N has all the size you need.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
If you need a bypass Valves AEM has one. 3 Inch Cold Air Bypass Valve.
http://www.aemonly.com/bypass-valves...c78d06f8c841ea

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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so just to make sure the 6x6 filter warp (22-8045PK) is the one for us?
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Oo I could have asked Rob since he called to follow up about something else. Busy guy... I wish I read this thread sooner and could have asked him.

Kareem, please give a big thanks to Rob for me for his prompt follow up!!!
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Originally Posted by Kareem_Descendant
The size of the air filter is 5"w at the top and 6"tall and 6" at the base. K&N has all the size you need.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
If you need a bypass Valves AEM has one. 3 Inch Cold Air Bypass Valve.
http://www.aemonly.com/bypass-valves...c78d06f8c841ea
In addition to what KidJustin asked, I have a question regarding the bypass valve. Could I simply substitute Descendant's mid-connector with this?
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Can't you just wrap some kind of insulation around it?

That's what this one looks like...
http://www.aemonly.com/bypass-valves...c78d06f8c841ea
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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^
I was just asking if modification was required to fit the bypass valve, or if we could just substitute the connector in the middle of the intake with the bypass valve...
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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ok so i didn't scroll down...to see the other types

apparently there is a section for tapered filters and not just straight ones...

but...there is no tapered filter that is 6 base x6 height x5 top...so what should we use?
and what is the difference between DryCharger and PreCharger?
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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According to the descriptions at the top of the page, it looks like the PreCharger is only designed to be run dry and is not water repellent. The DryCharger is water repellent and needs to be changed every 1 to 2 years to remain effective at repelling water.
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Bump to find out what is the correct size hydroshield



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