I have been looking at the different brands for cold air intakes and I am leaning towards the K&N Typhoon Complete Cold Air intake ( http://www.knfilters.com/typhoon/default.htm ). The Typhoon can be either a short ram or a cold air intake but they suggest using the short ram while operating in incliment weather. I understand that when using the longer cold air extension water can be a problem, but when exactly should I be worried about the intake taking on water? I live in Florida so we do get plenty of rain but I wouldn't think that would be a problem unless there was standing water on the ground. Anyone have some input for me?

 

You can easily make a little shield for the intake to deflect water from entering it. I've seen a kit, i believe it was at Advanced Auto Parts, where it is already pre-made for about $12 US. You can also easily ghetto-rig your ride and construct your own shield if you are up for it. Your chances of taking on water are not very high if you don't have a shield. But if you do purchase a shield, it will definitely make you feel more comfortable having it though.

 

Thanks alot, I had no idea they made a shield for that.

 

I just wanted to post a dyno chart for the injen cold air intake. This is for the 2003 mazda6 4cyl. Although I would rather see the dyno from a member that had their vehicle dynoed, I will rely on Injen's dyno chart to be fairly accurate until they have been proven otherwise.

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