Snorkel Wars
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Scott Brady
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Did someone say snorkels aren't required? 
desertgirl66
WEMT
As a "chick" who drives 3 different Toyotas, all with snorkels, I am not sure about that "chick magnet" comment!! I guess it works for you guys!! I might have to have a talk with DD about this :sombrero:
As for river crossings--well needed in Alaska and when crossing a flooded river near Roosevelt lake also. I felt very safe knowing that the engine would not stall in the middle of the river!
And there is something to be said about the Farkle factor!
A snorkel is a great assett on adventure expeditions, and they look really cool!!
As for river crossings--well needed in Alaska and when crossing a flooded river near Roosevelt lake also. I felt very safe knowing that the engine would not stall in the middle of the river!
And there is something to be said about the Farkle factor!
A snorkel is a great assett on adventure expeditions, and they look really cool!!
ShearPin
Adventurer
Snorkel Geography
I think Nullifier makes a good point. Here in Central Ontario, Canada water crossings are inevitable. Rigs up here have snorkels ranging from aftermarket products to home drain pipe or flexi-hose jobs. I would argue in this environment I would rate a snorkel as a must have second to the farmers jack.
Regarding dust - I have an awesome photo of my brothers hummer on a dry lake at speed with a thin stream of dust coming out of the Centri Pre-cleaner exhaust hole. After numerous washboard road failures with my Land Rover down pipe I moidified it for a stiffer mount with the Centri precleaner cap.
Part of the fun modifying my truck has been with the idea I could drive it to any environment and be self sufficient - even if I never do.
Henry
www.4x4freedom.com
Photos - my brother an his two door Ranger Rover, Central Ontario
- Eore, Flash flood in Belize
I think Nullifier makes a good point. Here in Central Ontario, Canada water crossings are inevitable. Rigs up here have snorkels ranging from aftermarket products to home drain pipe or flexi-hose jobs. I would argue in this environment I would rate a snorkel as a must have second to the farmers jack.
Regarding dust - I have an awesome photo of my brothers hummer on a dry lake at speed with a thin stream of dust coming out of the Centri Pre-cleaner exhaust hole. After numerous washboard road failures with my Land Rover down pipe I moidified it for a stiffer mount with the Centri precleaner cap.
Part of the fun modifying my truck has been with the idea I could drive it to any environment and be self sufficient - even if I never do.
Henry
www.4x4freedom.com
Photos - my brother an his two door Ranger Rover, Central Ontario
- Eore, Flash flood in Belize
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datrupr
Expedition Leader
Functional Schmunctional. Chrome that sucker, slap it on, and watch the chicks line up
Actually, I am still gonna snorkel the Trooper, primarily because I think it looks damn cool, and you can not call my Trooper a mall crawler with all the pinstripes, and also, it is rarely ever in a mall parking lot.
Actually, I am still gonna snorkel the Trooper, primarily because I think it looks damn cool, and you can not call my Trooper a mall crawler with all the pinstripes, and also, it is rarely ever in a mall parking lot.
viter
Adventurer
hi everybody!
I thought I'll contribute, even though this is not my truck - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWkvX0lrl7Y&NR
I thought I'll contribute, even though this is not my truck - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWkvX0lrl7Y&NR
viter
Adventurer
this is mine -
I had to cut the plastic wheel well liner a little because my bfg mud terrains were rubbing, this led to more water getting to the air intake tube, which is pointing backwards between the inner and outer fender on stock tacoma, this led to fidning an 1/2" or so of water in my airbox (the paper filter stopped it from going further into the engine) after water crossings like the one in the picture, which led to me building my own snorkle for about $20-30. It doesn't look as cool as ARB one but for the money it was a great choice for me. I also extended breather lines from the front/rear diffs, auto tranny, and transfercase into the airbox. ECU is inside the cab on my tacoma so unless I get water in there, it should be ok. All electronics are left pretty much stock, so any suggestions on waterproofing my truck more are very welcome. So far though nothing has failed and there is no more water in the airbox.
more pix with explanation on how I built it - http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c320/ua_taco/snorkel/
I had to cut the plastic wheel well liner a little because my bfg mud terrains were rubbing, this led to more water getting to the air intake tube, which is pointing backwards between the inner and outer fender on stock tacoma, this led to fidning an 1/2" or so of water in my airbox (the paper filter stopped it from going further into the engine) after water crossings like the one in the picture, which led to me building my own snorkle for about $20-30. It doesn't look as cool as ARB one but for the money it was a great choice for me. I also extended breather lines from the front/rear diffs, auto tranny, and transfercase into the airbox. ECU is inside the cab on my tacoma so unless I get water in there, it should be ok. All electronics are left pretty much stock, so any suggestions on waterproofing my truck more are very welcome. So far though nothing has failed and there is no more water in the airbox.
more pix with explanation on how I built it - http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c320/ua_taco/snorkel/
Scott Brady
Founder
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
This video too... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgSPXIgCDjg
BajaXplorer
Adventurer
Not sure about other non-snorkel types, but my response on this thread as to not wanting a snorkel is based upon my usage, and I'm too old to need a chick magnet (whatever that is?). I don't think those of you who have snorkles are mall cruisers (well not all of you anyway).
It matters little to me if you post pictures of snorkels in use. I suspect I could post a lot more pictures of them not in use. Should I post a couple thousand?
I simply do not see a snorkle on my truck, and I am not one to just do something just because it looks cool. That is, unless you count those things that I have done that are cool (a snorkle not being one of them).
BX
Viter...Welcome, would like to see more info on your snorkle you made.
It matters little to me if you post pictures of snorkels in use. I suspect I could post a lot more pictures of them not in use. Should I post a couple thousand?
I simply do not see a snorkle on my truck, and I am not one to just do something just because it looks cool. That is, unless you count those things that I have done that are cool (a snorkle not being one of them).
BX
Viter...Welcome, would like to see more info on your snorkle you made.
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DaktariEd
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desertgirl66
WEMT
So, I am wondering---do these guys have sticks or something to measure the depth of the water?!?! Or just random"Hey Bro, let's drive our jeep into this really deep water and see what happens!"
Goofy and fun!
Goofy and fun!