Snorkel for 100 series Petrol - advice needed

Just had an Airtec fitted to mine at TJM (About $580) - this one does not require relocation of the small yellow sidelight, while the Safarai does. But I chose the Airtec because of the smaller head profile (I chose the small right angled head unit) - it tucks in very close to the screen and roof line. From my driving pos (height 180cm) the snorkel is invisible - hidden entirely by the A pillar.
The lack of a Safari style scoop is of no consequence to me (had one on the Jack prior) .... always been sceptical about the claimed "air ram" effect, seeing the air has to twist and turn through the convoluted tubing - and the noise suppressing restrictor that Safari put in Jack models didn't help either, until I binned it). The snorkel is always a good idea for bush travel IMO, just on the dust issue alone - far too much dust is generated in the wheel well pickup area - your filter will stay cleaner much longer.

oops - forgot to say my experience is in context of the TD and hoping your petrol layout is the same.

How to fit a snorkel

Hope this helps.

Cheers Steve.

We have a 2002 V8 petrol LC and fitted a Safari when purchased new, does make a difference to the air flow into the motor and also takes away the worry when crossing creeks etc, would strongly suggest a snorkel be fitted but i dint know any thing about Airtec.

Baz

Brian a snorkel is certainly not needed for that trip. It's not until you start getting bulldust like below that picking air from up higher becomes a big advantage unless of course you go the next step and fit a Donaldson pre cleaner to the top.
Although there are quite a few short sections of bulldust, road conditions are much improved to what they used to be.
The fitting of a snorkel would possibly be a good idea if you intend to keep the vehicle long term doing similar trips in the future otherwise just carry a spare air filter.
Cheers Craig............

I had heard that when in deep water crossings, water would come up the windscreen and into the "mouth" of an Airtec.
The LC100 is rated to 700mm And I've had mine at least that with no snorkel. Curious as to the the the wading depth with a snorkel.
But I would probably go with a Safari if I was to fit one. As for dust I would turn the head around.
Let us know how you sway