hyperpm

Where on CAI will Bypass Valve provide the best protection against hydrolock

1) Where CAI and throttle body connects (there's enough room and it will fit)?
2) Or right where upper CAI pipe meets lower CAI pipe behind radiator fan?

I'm just doing this for rainy season. If I place bypass valve right where upper and lower CAI meets, it still risky since it's almost the same level as the filter. Putting it right where CAI meets throttle body will work better against hydrolocking but concerned about performance or negative effects by putting it there.

Any input on this will be much appreciated. Thanks!

Jacko

Mine is installed after the manifold
right before the pipe starts do slope down
sorry but I don't have any pictures for
you... hope this helps...

MacGyver

The higher it is, the better...

hyperpm

Ok I installed it where upper and lower pipes meet since instructions state not to put it between throttle body and intake pipe since valve might break due to engine rocking. Also didn't feel like cutting the pipe so it can be higher up, only doing it for rainy season anyways. Took it for a test drive and butt dyno still feels the same so pretty sure whatever gains I had from AEM CAI still there.

Tiger8119

hyperpm

Cool thanks for the pic. I assume you cut the pipe at the spot, thinking about doing that but can you easily replace bypass valve with silicon hose say if it's no longer rainy season? I'm assuming it shouldn't be too much of a problem right.

Tiger8119

i would have no idea about that but i would probably assume the same thing

MacGyver

You can replace it, no problem...I think hoses of that diameter usually go for around $20.

b0mbrman

There isn't a CAI in production that already has a break there?

pellisS2k

Actually, the AEM is a two-piece design. The pieces connect just a bit lower than where he installed his valve, about midway down the radiator.