Using an AEM CAI with a Hydroshield?

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Then now is the time to take it off.


I dodged a massive bullet last night, managed to avoid the biggest ever pool of water in the torrential downpour and thought 'Phew, lucky I have that hydroshield fitted'



Car then cuts out. After some cranking (on a roudabout blocking traffic both ways!) car goes again and spits out a lot of steam. I think I've properly fked it.

Luckily upon inspection today it seems to be running ok, no misfire, getting to and holding temp and pulling fine throughout the rev range.

The AEM is coming off tonight and the standard airbox back on!! Worth thinking about if you have the same!

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Mastodon2 said:

Is this one of the AEM Long Rams that goes down into the wheel arch?

Yes it is. Lovely sound, engine killer in the wrong hands

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NateWM said:

Short rams are a lot safer. I would be concerned about the steam though...Have you checked the oil for water contamination?

I've checked oil for water and water for oil and all ok

Standard airbox is now on, all back to boring!

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Riknos said:

What car is this on? Kinda makes a difference...

EP3 type R, but the same kit is used on lots of Hondas so it was more specific guidance.

I was lucky, there's a couple of others on forums who have lost engines!