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Jesse-James

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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2007, 05:23:26 AM »
Something like this....

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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2007, 06:14:56 AM »
o we use those on our cj3a. except its the k&n version.
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2007, 06:29:11 AM »
Oh...when he said cyclone I thought he meant something else.

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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2007, 06:36:33 AM »
This is what I am talking about you just empty the dust bowl every so often and it keeps rain out
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/z1/view.asp?id=34408
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2007, 07:21:00 AM »
Thanks...Ive seen those before, just didnt know what they were.

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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2007, 09:17:29 AM »
Felipe,

Did you mean to post a picture? 

Thanks



Oh, yeah...  Forgot about that part! 

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Re: New snorkel design...pics
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2007, 09:25:33 AM »
Is it me, or you relocated the stock air box?
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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2007, 04:11:51 PM »
Mine didnt have a stock air box when I got it, it had a Rocket intake with K&N.  For the new version I used an air box from a '94 Chrysler LaBaron.  Works well because both openings are on the same end...

I posted a new thread because I changed everything.  Moderators must have thought it was redundant because I dont see it now, but the new one looks like this



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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2007, 11:00:17 AM »
This one looks really good!
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« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2007, 11:51:11 AM »
What are you using for the ram air style tip on that thing?  I've been thinking of building something similar for my Heep.

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« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2007, 03:29:19 PM »
What are you using for the ram air style tip on that thing?  I've been thinking of building something similar for my Heep.

It was part of another air/intake system from another vehicle in the salvage yard...  where I have it sitting on top of the pipe it made a 90 degree turn and opened up and had some other piece on the other end.  I just cut it off right after the 90 where I wanted it...

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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2007, 05:28:57 PM »
I guess I'll give some constructive criticism.  :lol:

It's way too busy for my taste.  The air may be cooler in the beginning but it has got to travel through all that piping.  Not to mention those tubes aren't smooth so it will add turbulence.  That will slow the air flow down which in turn will give the air more time to absorb heat.

Also have you calculated how much surface area the new filter has compared to the old one?  The new one looks smaller.

I think my favorite setup that I've seen is this guy's.  He built an airbox from a paint can.  It's compact and simple.



His air filter is pretty large as well.



He ran the pipe out the driver side which helps reduce the length of the system.



The only thing I would have done differently would be to run the pipe straight out the hood like you did.  (This is how it's done on the Military Jeeps as well.)  He's make himself a drain trap although not as drastic as some out there.



This top cap is a bit retarded though.  I'm sure it is choking his air flow.



I really do like some of the DIY snorkels out there though.  The ones for the Land Rovers always look factory.

Another suggestion, turn the intake scoop around.  If you drive in rain, you'll just be gathering more water into the system.  Still your setup is no worse the the ARB Safari though you didn't spend $300. 
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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2007, 09:48:53 PM »
This last version was about $40.  I dont driv eit much in the rain as this Jeep has never had a full top of any kind on it, lol.

Yeah, its alittle busy...Ill probably refine it a little more with smooth pipe, but it works well.  I thought about the filter as well and was curious.  But I just got home after filling up ( I drive A LOT) and this current system gave me a solid 1.5 mpg increase over the other one so far...stop and go travel.

I mainly wanted to get the basic design down, and then refine it from there.  But dont hesitate with the constructive criticism...thats how things are improved.  ;)

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Re: Snorkel finished...heavy photos...
« Reply #29 on: December 06, 2007, 09:38:24 AM »
Let's just say I am tempted to give it a shot on mine!  Although, I do have to figure out how to handle the rain, as mine WILL see a lot of rain (possible a couple of huirricanes as well, although hopefully not!!!).

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