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Old 12-06-2007, 05:12 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Another snorkel installed...

Here are some fotos I took yesterday when I went to my beach house.

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Old 12-06-2007, 07:45 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Another snorkel installed...

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Old 12-06-2007, 07:49 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Another snorkel installed...

Like Dragon said, it looks pro. Looks like you took your time and it came out great.
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Old 12-06-2007, 06:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Another snorkel installed...

Congrats on a great install!

Great pictures!

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I wonder how it would do in a carwash?
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I wonder how it would do in a carwash?
Well, for those tunnel-like car wash were you have to put in neutral gear just put a plastic bag and turn off the engine. Anyways, the snorkel is made to avoid water intrusion b/c water is heavier (than air) and will exit thru the vents beneath the snorkel pipe.
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Re: Another snorkel installed...

I have since installed my snorkle. I have noticed better performance, great sound, and increased attention. I have also placed a piece of screen over the snorkel and replaced the intake cup over that to seal it in. This stops any larger items, bugs etc from going down the chute.
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Well, Is a perfect use in floods; here rains a lot and no matter how much rains there's always a huge flood somewhere on the roads. Also, I happen to go offroading with some friends of mine, so this will help me to avoid heavy dust and water from rivers crossing. we dont have those "off road open places" to go but we also have fun in our places. Also for better air intake temperature.

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The less dense the air is the higher you go up and that EXPONENTIALLY from the ground up. The air also has a longer way to travel and a cutoff volume so no doubt it won't help with gas mileage.

I gurantee that the snorkel takes in just as much dust as one without unless you are riding right on your friends butts. My guess is the non snorkel intake protects from dust since its tucked in the top of the fender well away. But honestly I bet they both get as much dust in them.

They are for looks and water period if you ask me. I live in AZ and we do get some nice flowing water, but not enough for me to want to take my FJ swimming, its fording depths are good enough if you ask me.
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good job!!!
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The less dense the air is the higher you go up and that EXPONENTIALLY from the ground up. The air also has a longer way to travel and a cutoff volume so no doubt it won't help with gas mileage.

I gurantee that the snorkel takes in just as much dust as one without unless you are riding right on your friends butts. My guess is the non snorkel intake protects from dust since its tucked in the top of the fender well away. But honestly I bet they both get as much dust in them.

They are for looks and water period if you ask me. I live in AZ and we do get some nice flowing water, but not enough for me to want to take my FJ swimming, its fording depths are good enough if you ask me.
That's why in those occations you twist the snorkel to the opposite side to prevent dust suction.
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