I remember a thread from a-cl where a member with a STOCK airbox drove through a low-lying area where the water was up to the top of his wheels and hydrolocked his engine.
IMO, it's only optional for people who live in places like AZ that NEVER get water.
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Originally posted by fahoumh
is the bypass valve necessary? I don't like the idea of having to cut my brand new CAI (when I get it). Can't I just drive conservatively and not rev the engine past 3000 RPM's and not worry about pulling water?
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