CAI issue

BigNismo10 · 04-30-2012, 09:12 AM

Here is my problem....i just got the car last month...and I noticed that the CAI is an aftermarket AEM knock off...the intakes are in the fenders above wheels. Car stalled and sputter after a large rain storm. ( i didnt drive through it) I am just getting back the car from dealership and the diagnosis is the water got sucked in and shorted out MAF sensor. I live in South Florida (Fort Lauderdale) and rain here in April- June is no joke. I am seriously considering pulling this CAI system out and either going back to stock or to KN Typhoon system...sits much higher and looks like it can stay dryer. Am I over reacting here or have any you guys had similar issues. I have thought of going to Stillen Gen 3 until this happened...I feel even if give up some HP, the risk of these silly problems and the major scare of Hydro Lock... just doesnt seem worth it. Any thoughts?

Bignismo

seymore4 · 04-30-2012, 09:32 AM

Get a k&n filter bag

V8Killer · 04-30-2012, 09:44 AM

I have the stillen 3gs and have had no issues. I even drove through a serious storm for about 2 hours on the interstate barely doing 30 b/c of visibility. Also if are in need of the stock air boxes I have those and one brand new k&n air filter.

Alstann · 04-30-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNismo10

Here is my problem....i just got the car last month...and I noticed that the CAI is an aftermarket AEM knock off...the intakes are in the fenders above wheels. Car stalled and sputter after a large rain storm. ( i didnt drive through it) I am just getting back the car from dealership and the diagnosis is the water got sucked in and shorted out MAF sensor. I live in South Florida (Fort Lauderdale) and rain here in April- June is no joke. I am seriously considering pulling this CAI system out and either going back to stock or to KN Typhoon system...sits much higher and looks like it can stay dryer. Am I over reacting here or have any you guys had similar issues. I have thought of going to Stillen Gen 3 until this happened...I feel even if give up some HP, the risk of these silly problems and the major scare of Hydro Lock... just doesnt seem worth it. Any thoughts?

Bignismo

Stillen G3's sit above the front crash bar and is hidden by the bumper from inclement weather, so it is an ideal choice. AEM and Injen sit down near the ground in the fender wells.

MacLean · 04-30-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

Stillen G3's sit above the front crash bar and is hidden by the bumper from inclement weather, so it is an ideal choice. AEM and Injen sit down near the ground in the fender wells.

+1.....

There is an awesome post that show's step-by-step on how to install the G3's.

vividracing · 04-30-2012, 12:48 PM

You can swap your current CAIs for the Stillens and you may even gain some power. A cheaper, easier, option is either a pre-filter/filter bag (K&N offers high quality ones) or an AEM "bypass valve". The older AEM valves had issues, but they've redesigned them and I've never heard of any problems with the newer versions.

gaveup · 04-30-2012, 03:09 PM

Not for anything, but I live in the same city as you. Been driving my car with gen3s and absolutely no problems. If you get water up high enough to submerge those filters, you have bigger problems....

BigNismo10 · 04-30-2012, 03:34 PM

i didnt submerge my filters....actually car was parked... i think this was just a fluke happening...i am ordering Gen3 tonight and hoping to find a shop to put it in for me. F*cking MAF sensor cost me $638... parts and labor, so I almost went stock to be safe. Next time I'll do it myself..
On the hunt for HKS exhaust..after this sting wears off.

anthonyy · 04-30-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNismo10

i didnt submerge my filters....actually car was parked... i think this was just a fluke happening...i am ordering Gen3 tonight and hoping to find a shop to put it in for me. F*cking MAF sensor cost me $638... parts and labor, so I almost went stock to be safe. Next time I'll do it myself..
On the hunt for HKS exhaust..after this sting wears off.

Man... that is a hefty price to pay for the sensor. Good luck with with your future endeavors

MacLean · 04-30-2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNismo10

i didnt submerge my filters....actually car was parked... i think this was just a fluke happening...i am ordering Gen3 tonight and hoping to find a shop to put it in for me. F*cking MAF sensor cost me $638... parts and labor, so I almost went stock to be safe. Next time I'll do it myself..
On the hunt for HKS exhaust..after this sting wears off.

Nice.....

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

Man... that is a hefty price to pay for the sensor. Good luck with with your future endeavors

+1.......

04-30-2012, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigNismo10 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	CAI issue Here is my problem....i just got the car last month...and I noticed that the CAI is an aftermarket AEM knock off...the intakes are in the fenders above wheels. Car stalled and sputter after a large rain storm. ( i didnt drive through it) I am just getting back the car from dealership and the diagnosis is the water got sucked in and shorted out MAF sensor. I live in South Florida (Fort Lauderdale) and rain here in April- June is no joke. I am seriously considering pulling this CAI system out and either going back to stock or to KN Typhoon system...sits much higher and looks like it can stay dryer. Am I over reacting here or have any you guys had similar issues. I have thought of going to Stillen Gen 3 until this happened...I feel even if give up some HP, the risk of these silly problems and the major scare of Hydro Lock... just doesnt seem worth it. Any thoughts? Bignismo

04-30-2012, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	I have the stillen 3gs and have had no issues. I even drove through a serious storm for about 2 hours on the interstate barely doing 30 b/c of visibility. Also if are in need of the stock air boxes I have those and one brand new k&n air filter. __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

04-30-2012, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	You can swap your current CAIs for the Stillens and you may even gain some power. A cheaper, easier, option is either a pre-filter/filter bag (K&N offers high quality ones) or an AEM "bypass valve". The older AEM valves had issues, but they've redesigned them and I've never heard of any problems with the newer versions. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

04-30-2012, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 180	Not for anything, but I live in the same city as you. Been driving my car with gen3s and absolutely no problems. If you get water up high enough to submerge those filters, you have bigger problems.... __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

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BigNismo10 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	i didnt submerge my filters....actually car was parked... i think this was just a fluke happening...i am ordering Gen3 tonight and hoping to find a shop to put it in for me. F*cking MAF sensor cost me $638... parts and labor, so I almost went stock to be safe. Next time I'll do it myself.. On the hunt for HKS exhaust..after this sting wears off.