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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: blacknblue on September 17, 2007, 08:38:40 PM
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So I am thinking about an intake mod such as an AEM Brute Force or WeaponR secret weapon intake kit. I would also like to run a safari snorkel for light water crossing/trail dust. I imagine that having the intake near the roof line would act as a ram air intake and force a lot of cold air into the throttle. I would hate to have an intake exposed like the airraid is right were it can get wet. Anyone else running a snorkel? Noticed any HP changes? I plan on using a K&N filter, but could the snorkel be modified to accept intake kits such as the air raid or AEM? I kinda like the looks and functionallity of the snorkel versus the small hp gains of an intake. Seems step one in engine mods is getting the coldest and cleanest air into the throttle, at the same time I could keep water out. Any thoughts?
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I'm pretty sure the snorkel has a tube that connects directly into the stock air box. So you could probably modify the air box to fit a cone filter, but why do that when you could just use a K&N drop-in? That and if you go trailing you can ppull the K&N and put the stock back in.
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So I am thinking about an intake mod such as an AEM Brute Force or WeaponR secret weapon intake kit. I would also like to run a safari snorkel for light water crossing/trail dust. I imagine that having the intake near the roof line would act as a ram air intake and force a lot of cold air into the throttle. I would hate to have an intake exposed like the airraid is right were it can get wet. Anyone else running a snorkel? Noticed any HP changes? I plan on using a K&N filter, but could the snorkel be modified to accept intake kits such as the air raid or AEM? I kinda like the looks and functionallity of the snorkel versus the small hp gains of an intake. Seems step one in engine mods is getting the coldest and cleanest air into the throttle, at the same time I could keep water out. Any thoughts?
There is no reason to have a snorkel adapted to a ram intake. You would need to seal off the open element which would defeat the whole purpose of the ram.
The only kit I know if that replaces the stock box and such is the Volant Snorkel. The only problem is that the kit is only for the 4.0L. So some modifications would be required to make work. It's also only available for the TJ. They use a rechargeable filter of their own.
(http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/engine/volant/volantsnorkel.jpg)
The Safari ARB snorkel kit reuses the stock airbox unlike the Volant Snorkel so it works with both 2.5L and 4.0L's. If you're set on using the K&N then drop it into the stock airbox.
(http://www.davesport.com/davesport/images/items/ss1000.gif)
Another option would be to make your own. I've seen some really ugly setups as well as some nice ones.
This has potential for a custom snorkel:
(http://kandn.com/images/l/RC-5052AB.jpg)
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I had an intake on my jeep. I eventually wised up and put on a snorkel with the K&N drop in and felt no power difference between the snorkel and intake. My vote, without a doubt is go for the snorkel. It's not that fun clearing water and mud from your intake and cylinders. That's just me though.
Chad
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Jeffy Could you tell me more about that K&N setup I'm thinking I need one Url or a Part # would help me out thanks.
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Edit Last Post.
I found it
RC-5052AB Cost 115.89 Free shipping
Birthday Gift will be on order soon.
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Yeah the part number is in the pict name. It does look interesting though doesn't it? It's designed to be a cold-air intake but since the hose is universal, it could be used as a snorkel. Hell, if you're cheap or don't want to cut you could pop the hood open and stretch the end out to the top. Or else cut a hole in the hood like on the CJ's and just pull the hose out when you need to.
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why in the pic for the safari snorkel does it show you bolting a bracket onto the battery holder bracket when thats on the opposite side of the jeep :puzzled:
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I saw these the other week.
They may be a little more pricey but they appear to be a little more sturdy than plastic versions from everyone else.
Something else to keep in mind when shopping for a snorkel.
Mike
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forgot the link.
http://riverraider.com/
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That river raid snorkel looks nice and am sure it is well made. But you have to wonder if a "plastic" snorkel might shrug off knocks that might wreck a metal one. What do you all think?
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That river raid snorkel looks nice and am sure it is well made. But you have to wonder if a "plastic" snorkel might shrug off knocks that might wreck a metal one. What do you all think?
I like the plastic ones. :bandit:
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The aluminum one is fugly
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I Agree with the last three Post.
40 Years ago Plastic was Cheap and a Catch all for That cheap shit stuff.
But todays Plastic & composites are Tougher & stronger that the Stuff of the era.
All hail NASA. :rant:
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although the aluminum one that isn't painted looks ugly id rather have that and paint it and have plastic. i could see the plastic getting hit and cracking / shattering where metal would dent and cave which could be pounded out. its a jeep... not all about looks
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I'd rather take my chances with plastic (which pops out on its own most of the time) than having to deal with all of the little dings or dents that would happen with the aluminum....so you're going to reach 3 feet down into a tiny opening and knock out a dent?? Me thinks not... :stick:
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I was about to ask exactly how you'd beat out that dent, but mozman covered it fairly well.
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Keep in mind that aluminum can tear as well.