snorkel performance
Submitted: Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 17:41
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Getting new Rodeo turbo diesel. What are the pros and cons of putting a
snorkel on?
Reply By: Member - David P (VIC) - Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 18:07
Monday, Mar 24, 2008 at 18:07
Where is the standard air pick up? A bra is all I need, at my age am not looking for that much excitement..but then again if it had torpedo tubes....(tic)...silverback
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Reply By: Member - Barnesy - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:13
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:13
Have a look through the
forum archives. I know the landcruiser owners online (LCOOL) website has good info too. Basically pros: cleaner and cooler air; less obstructed airflow into engine; safer doing deep water crossings.
cons: cost.
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Follow Up By: Wizard1 - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:50
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:50
If you remember that a
snorkel is designed to keep water out of the engine then you'll be fine.
If you think it is some sort of performance enhancing air ram then you'll be sadly disappointed.
They are a general improvement on most ORE air intake setups. The plumbing used to get the iar to the airbox will negate any perceived high performance air flow improvement.
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Follow Up By: Member - Barnesy - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 18:30
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 18:30
It does increase power very slightly, so slight that it wouldn't be noticable. Probably helps due to airflow that is less obstructed.
Large, straight air directly into the engine rather than having to get sucked in through small openings under wheel arches then winding its way into the engine. There is a good article on the Landcruiser owners online (LCOOL) website on this issue.
Check it out.
Barnesy
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Reply By: KSV. - Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 15:52
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008 at 15:52
Not necessarily agree. After fitting
snorkel my 1HZ + DTS turbo, breathing feels much easier. Yes there is some plumbing involve, but standard intake in 80 way too obtrusive and it is almost impossible to make it worse. Although main reason for
snorkel (as name suggest, actually) to make safer water crossing, also it is greatly improve situation in dusty environment, particularly when going behind other vehicle.
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