Hilux snorkel
Submitted: Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 15:58
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Rodge
Planning to have a
snorkel fitted to my 2008 t/d Hilux, mainly to get the air intake further away from the dust. Any comments re rain intake, wind noise, product quality etc., on the different makes available would be appreciated.
Reply By: Member - Malcolm (Townsville) - Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:12
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:12
Rodge
Just had a Safari
Snorkel fitted to my new D-MAX turbo diesel and only driven <2k.
Yes they keep the air intake up away from the dust and
water (that's what they're designed for ;-) ).
Be prepared for the "snorting" noises you get from the
snorkel when you put your foot down. Surprised me when I first heard it. I would go for a ride in a Hilux with one fitted and then make up my mind.
Malcolm
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Follow Up By: River Swaggie - Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 21:03
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 21:03
***Be prepared for the "snorting" noises you get from the
snorkel when you put your foot down***
You better check your air cleaner box,Ya mates have put a piglet in it...
I have the same snork,only when i'm going up a steep track i get a "grunting" sound..lol
There a great setup.
Only pulling ya leg
Malcolm..~(*--)
Cheers
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 18:45
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 at 18:45
Mine doesn't have a
snorkel however when I fitted roof racks and these were only the Rhino Aero style that don't hold too much weight and look very aerodynamic, I immediately noticed a little more wind noise. I suspect the
snorkel would create some wind noise as
well. I think to justify a
snorkel you need to be doing some
water crossings, the intakes on the current Hilux are
well designed, not sure on the real advantages when it comes to dust?
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