I recently purchased a 1997 Prelude that already had a AEM Cold Air Intake system installled. Today I took it out to see if I need to replace it, and it was dirty as sh*t. Since the filter was K&N and I am not cleaning, and oiling it today. I am now wondering how long will it be before I have to clean it again. It does not seem to be a good idea to put it back in so I am thinking about a Short Ram system instead. What is my best bet?

 

check itout i just happen to have a 97 likie you. the benefit of a short ram is more low rpm torque, cold air allows you to grab more top end power. however both are better than the stock air assembly.

 

also i clean mine every 3 months. with the k&n recharge kit. glad if i could of been of any help

 

Here you go, this should help you out https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

 

Thanks alot, I think I will go with the ShortRam intake system, until I can ensure no water is not getting into the filter where it is now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JBirch_97Prelude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks alot, I think I will go with the ShortRam intake system, until I can ensure no water is not getting into the filter where it is now.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no water is getting in.

 

I prefer 3" short ram with some heat shield and cold air feed.

 

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no water is getting in.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How do you know this?

 

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unless the filter is completely submerged then you have nothing to worry about.

 

Thanks, so all I need is a bypass valve!

 

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i have ran the cai for a year now with no bypass valve...

 

It is very unlikely that you will get water in there VERY unlikely. But a bypass valve is like using a condom when she's on birth control. You don't NEED it, but better safe than sorry.