I am looking for some input. I have an AEM Cold Air Intake for my 04 2.2eco 5spd Cavalier. Most people I have talked to said it's allright to leave it on over the winter, which I did last year, but I'm still thinking I might take it off. It gets very loud in the cold which i don't really mind, but i want to make sure it's not bad.
It seems to take a long time to warm up, which may be normal.
But in the extreme cold the engine won't warm up to normal temp, whixh means very little heat inside
It does get below 30 degrees here in Jan & Feb.
It also seemed to burn way too much gas
any suggestion??? thanks
If you dont want to run it in the winter then just put the stock intake back in.
I SATCHMOE YOU!!!! wrote:If you dont want to run it in the winter then just put the stock intake back in.
what he said
and maybe an air bypass valve incase the filter gets wet (not really 100% sure if they work or whatever...someone will correct me if im wrong)
it's not that I want to put the stock one back in. I just want to know if there are downsides to running a CAI in the winter.
And I do have a bypass valve.
I removed mine for the winter, I don't want the filter to be blocked by the snow... I can't put my stock setup in cause the box don't fit with my strut bar, and the bar isn't going anywhere.
i just put a CAI on my 04 cavi 2.2 eco 5 speed and this is the first winter for me so everything u guys say will help
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I periodically checked last winter,a nd ther was a little snow that came in from around the fog light, but never enough that it worried me.
and on a side note, anyone with an intake, where did you relocate the clutch fluid bottle that was mounted on the stock part?
on my last cavalier with the 2200, i mounted my clutch fluid in the back right underneith the hood with two screws
im leaving my cold air on this winter and getting the bypass for it
wiretied mine to a harness
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the little rivet around the strut housing, i just stuffed the end in there, had to use a screwdriver to pull it apart just a little, but works lol, and it was free....
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during the winter is the only time during the year when its truley a Cold Air Intake
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^ what redz said
stop bitching about the CAI
james wrote:im leaving my cold air on this winter and getting the bypass for it
That won't make a difference. That only sucks in air when the Filter is submerged. Other than that you are better off saving some money.
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Seriously, just run the CAI in the winter. It's not bad for it at all. However, I would look into a filter cover of sorts. I know K&N makes one and mine is from outerwears. Snow will slip right off of it and itll also prevent pre-mature wear of filter due to exposure to water. Prob. the best 20 dollars I have ever spent.
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I'm going to remove mine, and put the old one back in. I am in winnipeg, and my mustang runs really cold and rough in the winter, so I'll bet the cavy would do the same. Winters at -40 SUCKS! It won't hurt the car, but I'm sure it would take longer to warm up.
Blackcav00 wrote:Seriously, just run the CAI in the winter. It's not bad for it at all. However, I would look into a filter cover of sorts. I know K&N makes one and mine is from outerwears. Snow will slip right off of it and itll also prevent pre-mature wear of filter due to exposure to water. Prob. the best 20 dollars I have ever spent.
That's the answer I wanted. Thanks.
And I am from Winnipeg too, my cav ran fine with it last winter, just really loud.
I am going to leave it on.
I love canadian winter...
Jonathan wrote:Blackcav00 wrote:Seriously, just run the CAI in the winter. It's not bad for it at all. However, I would look into a filter cover of sorts. I know K&N makes one and mine is from outerwears. Snow will slip right off of it and itll also prevent pre-mature wear of filter due to exposure to water. Prob. the best 20 dollars I have ever spent.
That's the answer I wanted. Thanks.
And I am from Winnipeg too, my cav ran fine with it last winter, just really loud.
I am going to leave it on.
I'm glad I could help. Look up that cover if you have some extra cash.
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I have had my CAI on my 03' ECO for 2 years, and have never had problems w/ snow OR water...........
I live in southern Ohio so winters are pretty descent too!
