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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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I'm sitting here looking at intakes and the VR seems to give the best gains, but I'm wondering what the chances of hydrolocking are. I live in south FL where it rains half the year, so this is a huge concern for me. Any input is appreciated! Thanks.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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you will not hydro your motor while driving in rain, I drove thru driving rainstorms where I couldn't see 50 yards and no problems. I am sure others will chime in. In a situation where the nose of your car is under water you then can hydro motor. I know many who have system and love it. I am installing one myself.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Well there are situations where the bottom of the bumper could be submerged...how far up are the actual intake ducts?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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And you avoid those situations with the Vararam or not. I would find another route before driving my beauty through 8" of water.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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That's true...if I'm not going to be driving through anything that will cause water to seep through the doors, then the motor won't hydrolock, correct?
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