LET Intake filters WET!!!
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Intake filters WET from rain!!!
Drove in the rain last night for about 20 min. in medium constant rain. This morning I checked the HKS filters on the LET Intake and they were soaking wet. I'm concerned about the harm water intake can cause the engine? Anyone else experience this with aftermarket intakes? Thanks in advance for any input.
Last edited by numba41; Dec 17, 2008 at 06:03 PM.
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Wow. I never even thought about the filter getting wet. I've driven in down pours. I wonder if a seal around the upper part of the engine compartment is not properly sealed........
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on stock intake or the 55 airboxes, there's a drain on the bottom of the airbox to let the water out if there's too much water. there's none on the LET intake since the filter is on the front, but I wouldn't worry about it.
