CAI- shorten engine life?
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Instructor
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From: Fountain Hills AZ
CAI- shorten engine life?
I've heard that CAI's shorten the life of the engine. Anyone have real facts whether this is true? I just ordered a Vararam so I'm hoping this was false info.
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Extra attention required
I have the Vararam for almost one year. Had to RTV the foam gasket in place to guarantee a good seal. The air scoop out front does scoop up lots of air and dirt. So, just keep a good check on it, clean it regularly, and look for any signs of dirt getting by.
Burning Brakes
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My original foam was sliding around and I used RTV to glue it down also. Checked it again last weekend and it's sealed fine and trapping dirt on the scoop side.
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It is true that if you drive your Corvette into a lake with a CAI on it then it will kill the motor.
But then again if you drove your Corvette into a lake WITHOUT a CAI on it it might still kill the motor anyway.
But then again if you drove your Corvette into a lake WITHOUT a CAI on it it might still kill the motor anyway.
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Water is difficult to compress.
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Ahh, the new short stroke, curved connecting rods,
I've heard about them, they're quite effective but they still haven't found a motor oil thick enough to quiet that little 'tapping' noise they tend to make.
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[QUOTE=LS1LT1;1563695978]It's very possible yes but still not probable...now 6" of water at 50+mph well that's different LOL.
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well at 50 chances are you on top of the water,only when you slowed would it be a problem,
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well at 50 chances are you on top of the water,only when you slowed would it be a problem,
