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Old 11-16-2005, 09:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy Blown Engine due to CAI
hey guys.

Jusy giving a lil advice and to those who have it pleeze be careful. A few weeks ago I went into a huge puddle ( I kno Dumb) A truck was gettin ready to plow me down so, I figure go forward or else well... So, I did well guys there went my engine. SO... It took 2 weeks and 4,104 dollars which my insurance covered minus 1,000 deduct to replace my engine block!!! I was crushed... Heads up I also found out that Acura does not warranty floods. ANy questions feel free. I am gonna put some pics this week so you guys can actually see my red devil.......
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Ouch! S**t happens!

Welcome aboard and I'm glad your ride is up and running again.
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Old 11-16-2005, 09:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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damn dude im sorry to hear that bro....

what kind of intake was it? was your car lowered? and how deep was the puddle?! LOL IM SCARED NOW! crap...i knew i just shouldve stuck to short ram...
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Old 11-16-2005, 10:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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damn dude im sorry to hear that bro....

what kind of intake was it? was your car lowered? and how deep was the puddle?! LOL IM SCARED NOW! crap...i knew i just shouldve stuck to short ram...
Good questions, but I don't think it is any reason to get paranoid if you are running a CAI.
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i've decided to run short ram over the winter due to the rainfall we get in vancouver
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I've gone through a shyt load of deep puddles and nothing. Realize that water would be up to the top of the bumper to even get close to the CAI intake. I've been running without the resonantor box since Aug. 2003 and seriously, not even a drop of water. I'd be VERY interested to see some actual pics.
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I've gone through a shyt load of deep puddles and nothing. Realize that water would be up to the top of the bumper to even get close to the CAI intake. I've been running without the resonantor box since Aug. 2003 and seriously, not even a drop of water. I'd be VERY interested to see some actual pics.

that actually makes sense but..how is it possible that he did it? was the puddle like 1ft deep? i dont know im just confused...
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and what happens when you see a puddle? can you just roll through it? wouldnt the intake still be "breathing" if i didnt even press the accelarator?
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WoW, that sucks! I just change mine to SR mode last week for the winter. We get A LOT of rain in WA!
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sorry to hear that man... sux....

ive been in a pool of water (b4 i got the CAI) and it was to the bottom of the car... any higher water would leak into the interior... and the injen CAI is even higher then that.... u sure it was the CAI? n not water slashing on something its not supposed to?
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interested in some pic of the CAI tube or something...haha
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jeez dat must sux =(
i changed mine to SR for winter just incase haha
better to b safe dan sorri =(
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That is the biggest risk factor when running aftermarket intakes. Even if it's made by Mugen for Honda, should your engine fail due to it being a contributing factor. There isn't much argument over who is at fault but the owner.
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and what happens when you see a puddle? can you just roll through it? wouldnt the intake still be "breathing" if i didnt even press the accelarator?
Well, I certainly wouldn't go charging into a large body of water; could do body damage if you are going fast enough. Best bet is to just slowly roll through it keeping a constant motion forward OR better yet, find an alternative route.
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Well, I certainly wouldn't go charging into a large body of water; could do body damage if you are going fast enough. Best bet is to just slowly roll through it keeping a constant motion forward OR better yet, find an alternative route.
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