Which Snorkel?
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 07, 2007 at 22:59
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Wendy41
I'd like to fit a
snorkel to my 2005 3 litre turbo diesel ST Patrol.
So far I have identified 3 options: Nissan original, Safari and TJM
The aim is to improve air flow, keep out dust and lastly raise the inlet for water crossings although there isn't much of that in WA!
Can anyone advise me which one to go for and why? Are there others I should look at?
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Jan 07, 2007 at 23:14
Sunday, Jan 07, 2007 at 23:14
safari looks much better.
all do the same job.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:44
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:44
PS with Safari you can fit Donaldson if you like on the top
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Reply By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Sunday, Jan 07, 2007 at 23:40
Sunday, Jan 07, 2007 at 23:40
Go Safari...
If i had the choice i would,....
Nissan is a TJM one anyway....
The Nissan/TJM one cant have the head turned backward which is a pain sometimes...
Safari can do the full Linda Blair....
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 20:52
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 20:52
so who did the auto?
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 07:00
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 07:00
Go Safari,,
there is one on my Navara !
Cheers Mate
Bucky
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Reply By: handy - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 07:23
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 07:23
can recommend safari , got one off ebay awhile ago and fitted up nicely.
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Reply By: Member - Teabag (Queanbeyan) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:01
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:01
Agree, go Safari has it looks heaps better and you can turn the intake head if needed......Good luck
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Reply By: Member - Craig D (SA) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:08
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 10:08
Safari, for all the reasons above. I have just done 4,500 kms over Xmas with one fitted just before leaving on the trip and have no wind noise or 'droning' either.
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Reply By: Wendy41 - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 11:32
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 11:32
Thanks Guys
It looks as though Safari have the vote!
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Reply By: srowlandson - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 12:29
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 12:29
i have had both and will only buy safai,
better made, better finish, works better, looks better...
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Reply By: Barnesy - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 13:55
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 13:55
Just picked up a safari for my GQ for $160 from a wrecker. Had to be patient but found one in good nick. $50 for some flexible tubing and other goodies and i have a
snorkel for 210 bucks. A lot better than $450 for the
snorkel alone, let alone another $160 to fit it.
Barnesy
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Reply By: Member - Stan (VIC) - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 16:24
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 16:24
Go for Safari one... Nissan one leaks.....
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Reply By: kimprado - Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 20:49
Monday, Jan 08, 2007 at 20:49
Wendy
I've had both products and haven't had a problem.
I think Truckster is right in that the TJM product won't accept a Donaldson.
As for reversing the head in dusty conditions, I remain unconvinced. All objects create an eddy at speed. The end result is a vacuum which creates a void to be filled. Guess what, dust injection.
Even with a
snorkel you'll have to give due regard to the engine air filter. In heavy dust conditions (such as Bull Dust) the primary filter will be clogged and you'll experience heavy fuel usage.
As far as deep water crossings are concerned,
check the integrity of the seals and use a water blind if your unsure of depth.
Hope this helps
Regards
Kim
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