I feel dumb for even asking, but here goes. The SLP intake lids are basically just an enclosed box. How do they draw in air efficiently?

 

There is a air deflector underneath the front of the car that directs air up into the lid.

It works the same as a stock lid does

 

That seems pretty restrictive. Have you heard of anyone making that hole bigger?

 

not bigger, but there are better intakes out there

look into the fast toys ram air system, thats the best one I've seen

Fast Toys Ram Air Kit FTRA 1998-2002 Camaro & Firebird

 

Thanks! That is exactly what I have been looking for.

 

i dont think i would use it around here,,, at least in the rainy season. i deep puddle and its all done.

 

its gonna take a lot to get up the air intake, through the tube and into the throttle body, not saying it can't happen, but it would take a serious puddle.

I feel like they have something to put in there to deflect water when driving on the street, but I could be wrong

 

I'm currently running the free ram air mod with that platic piece under the air box completely removed. Weve had snow and ice recently here in Texas, not to mention rain and I've tested by hurtling through snow, slush and puddles to see if the filter got wet. So far filter's still dry. I think it would take a massive gush of water being forced up to get it wet. This needs to be verified but I've never seen or heard anyone definitively say they had an engine damaged from driving in wet conditions, even through large puddles and had issues.

 

While I was browsing the sight Cheeks recommended I found that they do sell a kit for it that includes a cover for when the weather is crazy.

 

But has anyone ever actually seen any damage done by driving in wet weather with one of these intakes. All I've ever seen is claims in forums that it could happen. No mention of it actually occurring. The only thing you should be concerned about is the automated car washes that clean the chassis since they could possibly spray up the intake...or if you're in the habit of driving over running sprinklers. Please feel to provide documented proof if I'm wrong.