AJD19

I have a 2001 pro es 2.0 and just installed the aem intake. I love it really revs faster now. But I was concerned about driving through deep puddles....can this intake suck in water and destroy my motor....has anyone heard about this happening on these intakes??

pantherES

Yes it can suck in water! Be wise, don't take it through little ponds during major rain falls. Buy the bypass vavle for safety.

pantherES

check out this thread here.

Tom Slick

isn't the AEM intake a short ram style? it would be much harder to suck water into the short style in the engine bay than the the injun intake that sucks air from just a few inches above the road.

nightowl

i installed mine last winter....i've had absolutly no problems, i even take it threw automated car washes.....as everybody said don't drive threw streams and rivers

AJD19

Yes, the AEM intake is the short ram...but still only about 5 inches from splash shield....I don't think I can install bypass...no room for it on the short ram.

pantherES

oops. I think you meant to reply, not post new.

pantherES

My bad. The AEM is only a short intake. It can still suck in water however, just not as likely.

MazdaSpeedRacer

And seriously people...how many streams and rivers are you planning on taking your Protege through?