I ask because, although it is a cool product, I don't see where the filter is TOTALLY safe from getting wet. There's a shield but whenever I see someone with one, you can still see the filter which means rain can still be sucked in. Anyone have any issues yet? It may be too early to tell tho...

Thanks!

 

the important thing to note is that just because the filters get wet, doesn't mean you'll get water into the system. people that talk about hydrolocking their motors are...well, silly. ie the injens, i've been running them in heavy rain storms, but i'm fine. the only way to hydrolock the motor is to FULLY submerge either or filters in standing water. the filters get wet, yes. no sucky-sucky into throttle bodies though.

if you're worried buy the hydro repellent covers that injen sells hope that helped!

 

stillen's kit also includes a shield to help prevent water hitting the filters in a heavy downpour. I live in Ca and have driven through some heavy rain and have no trouble with the filters. Heavy rain in CA = regular rain elsewhere though.

 

It's NOT that easy to hydrolock your engine. Some moisture on the filter is not going to kill your engine. In order to hydrolock your engine, your filter basically needs to submerged in water.

I haven't heard of a single person with the Gen3 intake have this issue so far.

 

The only issue I had with it was when I installed the intakes, it rested on my AC line and eventually rubbed a tiny hole in my AC line and my system ran dry. Had to put a new line in and coat it with rubber. Other than that, NO you do NOT need to worry about hydrolocking. Like everyone else said, you have to submerge your car for that to occur

 

Same thing happened to my AC line. Cost me $400 out of pocket to repair. Now I've put some padding where it might touch, so it won't happen again.

 

Same concern here as well. I really want to get the Stillen Gen 3 for my G but I'm worried about driving in the rain. I don't want to sound like I don't believe you guys but if the filter gets wet how does it not suck water in to the motor? Please don't yell at me I just want to learn about it. I just got my car a few weeks ago and love it. I don't want to mess it up. Would like to hear from more people with the CAI installed on there car.

Thanks

 

You guys that installed The intakes did you read the instructions and check all your parts before install.. Comes with rubber tubing to put on your ac lines so that won't happen .. Besides that this intake does rub like a **** every where else ..

 

Yeah its not the best fitting intake but it sounds like a monster under load

 

Thanks for the feedback, EVERYONE!!!

 

I JUST got mine installed yesterday and it's my first mod. S&R Performance in Tampa did my install and they did a great job. They told me that they never heard of anyone hydro locking their engines. They didn't even install the shield that came with the intake because it's not necessary with the stock grille. I'd definitely say get it man. My cars more responsive and feels great to drive. You'll be happy you did it.

 

What you pay for install if you don't mind me asking, I wanna do it myself but I rather it get done right.

 

I paid 210 and they did an awesome job. Infiniti of Tampa tried to charge me 5hrs for the install!

 

To hydrolock an engine you have to suck in enough water to fill a cylinder on one stroke - which means the filter has to be submerged fully under water and suck a full column of water inot the engine. A few drops of water will do no harm to the engine - I used to run water injection on a blown Pontiac dd, it would inject plenty of water into the intake a full boost and the engine loved it. The water flashed to steam and cleaned off the carbon deposits in the head and cooled the intake charge, reducing detonation. The only possible down side to a few drops of water in the intake could be (could be) hitting the MAF sensor and disrupting it. I wouldn't worry about it.






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Since installing I had 40 thousand+ miles of Gulf States driving in all kinds of weather and all sorts of speeds with no problems at all.