aem brute force cold air induction
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aem brute force cold air induction
anybody had any problems with the aem brute force cold air inductions on their superduty? im talkin like them gettin wet or anything like that. i noticed that the filter just sits in the open with no sort of cover to keep rain or salt(like in upstate ny during the winter) off of them. i really want one but dont want it ruined. any info would help, thanks.
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The filter itself is made from polester so water and such shouldn't hurt it. The only downside that I am aware of with this unit is the cost of cleaning it. Figure 2 cleaning kits per each time you want to clean it or about $10.00. I would prefer it over a K&N any day.
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I guess I would be less concerned with water ruining my air filter as I would be with if the water splashes onto the airfilter from a puddle or something, while the vehicle is moving, will water get sucked into the engine and damage/ruin it. That, I do not know but could imagine this to be vary bad. As such, seberal companies, Outerwears, K&N, Volant make "prefilters" for this application. I ad a CAI on my last truck and this worried me something fierce.
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Most AEM systems have a sheild, contact them about this issue, if you saw a piture on the site, or something. It may be generic, and not your exact application. I have heard nothing but good things about AEM, and thier new oilless highflow filter. I want one for my 04 ranger 4.0, but I have to wait for them to make one because of the intergrated maf. Was a k&n man, but not anymore!
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Good point on the shield but perhaps this shield is in place tp seperate the filter from the engine keeping out the hot engine air from getting into the fliter, otherwise, what is the point. I have seen the Volant system includes a box as well. I have been tempted to do this until I found my air filter is in a drawer located on top of the engine (05 Expedition) rather than at the beginning of the flow tube which leads me to ask, what is in the flow tube? The flow tube is not smooth and looked like it would house a conical filter.
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Yes, the sheild is to keep out the hot air, I thought it may have a bottom, don't know. On my ranger, I have the inner fender liner and crap under the box to help keep water from splashing up, or I could even cut the bottom off my stock box, and leave it in place for added protection. Not up on expeditions, that sounds interesting, are you thinking, you may be able to install a cone filter into your stock system?
