Where's The Cold Air? (intake)
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Where's The Cold Air? (intake)
I currently have two cone filters on my intake. One on each duct. They are located where the Air Box was. Im pretty sure they are sucking hot air in. Originally, I had them running to the front..right behind my grill. Of course, the thought of Hydrolock came into my head, so back in they went.
Now to the question...where is a good place to run my filters so they'll get cooler air? Also, how common is hydrolock? The filters dont let any water through. (i tried).
Now to the question...where is a good place to run my filters so they'll get cooler air? Also, how common is hydrolock? The filters dont let any water through. (i tried).
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Hydrolock is ingesting a large amount of water into the engine. Since water doesn't compress, it would hydraulically lock the engine. However, it takes a LOT of water ingested to cause a problem. I wouldn't think the cone filter in the grill would cause a problem.
Just a thought, anyone tried an air intake at the base of the windshield. That's one of the highest pressure areas on any vehicle. I just wondered if anyone has tried that...
Sean
Just a thought, anyone tried an air intake at the base of the windshield. That's one of the highest pressure areas on any vehicle. I just wondered if anyone has tried that...
Sean
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Cool ideas, guys. I'll try the behind grille method again. Even if it rains, the grille is a billete grille, so even less water would get by 
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o.k memorex i suppose i should take some pictures of my intake for you. Maybe it would really help you out. The way mine is setup its like a drain. With it angled down there is no way that it could possibly suck up water unless it was submerged and I don't even like going thru water. I am going to do one modification tho by installing 1/4" rubber to the frame and wheel well to prevent water from splashing up and causing the filter to get wet. When I wheel I want the filter to stay clean and I just oiled it so it should be fine. I think mine works very well and makes a good noise when you accelerate.
Hydrolock won't be an issue for most of us because we drive our trucks everyday and if you are a serious wheeler you definetly don't want a CAI at all because you'd want a snorkel. Nuff Said.
Memorex I'll post you some pictures of my setup. Its a K&N deal with a 3" filter placed right in front of the grille/f250 intake runner.
Hydrolock won't be an issue for most of us because we drive our trucks everyday and if you are a serious wheeler you definetly don't want a CAI at all because you'd want a snorkel. Nuff Said.
Memorex I'll post you some pictures of my setup. Its a K&N deal with a 3" filter placed right in front of the grille/f250 intake runner.
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