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ZOOM,Aug 20 2005, 08:18 PM Wrote:I must admit hydro lock is not as simple as most people think, its not like one drop of water and ur engine is fawked. you gonna know when you screw ur motor up.
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Absolutely.

That's why the short ram (like the Steeda) is the better (or safer, if you wish) choice. It still can get wet, it just can't get submerged.

The problem with a true CAI is that because it's low to the ground (and even lower when the car itself is lowered) the chances of it getting submerged is much greater.

Personally, I'd rather forgo the supposed 3 HP difference to make sure I'm not stranded somewhere with a busted car because of a puddle I didn't see until too late.