you'll be fine. i've had a cai for 2 years, and only had one problem once(Look at my avatar). to this day i don't have a bypass but instead bought a "heat shield" off ebay which i use as a "splash guard." i recommended one just cause it keeps my filter cleaner.
this - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Air-...m14QQhashZitem120319513787QQitemZ120319513787
this - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Air-...m14QQhashZitem120319513787QQitemZ120319513787