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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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Ive been looking around doing research on turbos and i like the sts rear but my question was if anyone has it done, what about water levels??? like i live in a small town in texas water drain is not the best around here. would the turbo kit sit low enough to suck water? thanks for your help
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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I wouldn't drive mine through standing water more than an inch deep. Of course I generally don't have rain here...
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i drove my car for 2 years in florida and i had no issues with water, the air filter sits up high enough about 10 inches and the shield keeps water spray from the tire getting to the filter. just drive normally in the rain and no issues.
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I don't drive it during hurricanes and floods. All the other everyday driving has been fine...even at 80mph in the rain.
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Originally Posted by FromTheFireIRise
Ive been looking around doing research on turbos and i like the sts rear but my question was if anyone has it done, what about water levels??? like i live in a small town in texas water drain is not the best around here. would the turbo kit sit low enough to suck water? thanks for your help
You'd have to drive through water at least 6" deep. I drove mine in Hawaii for a year (rained darn near every day) and never had probs. Had to clean the filter fairly often, but that was it. Drove in snow once (not by choice ) and had no issues w/ that either.
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