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Old 08-08-2013, 08:25 PM   #32
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All that I can think of is to dump any air pressure so it doesn't confuse the MAF sensor and stuff up the mixture?
Which seems odd. I would think extra air pressure pushing through the filter would be benificial.

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Not exactly sure if it works but essentially the theory I'm getting from the translation is since the holes are at the top it will reduce the chances of hydro-lock in flooding or inundated conditions.
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I left that one out to aviod being abused and the top edge of the intake is so high it would only work for a very limited level which would probably write the car off anyway as it floated before sinking.
I also read that. If you're driving through water that deep i don't think those three little hose will you help much.
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