2.8TD Snorkel and Dual battery

[jasonmcc]

Hi Guys

I have a 2.8TD Patrol and im trying to work out the cheapest way to put a snorkel on. I dont want to fit a safari 2.8TD snorkel as the cost $700 because you have to change you airbox. Im thinking of either moving and making a new inlet into the airbox and using a standard diesel GQ snorkel. Or getting some other airbox.

Second problem. I really would like to fit a 4.2 Diesel dual battery tray. You cant with the safari snorkel airbox. You can get a battery tray that goes in the back right hand of the engine bay (looking as you open bonnet) but the battery will be pretty small.

Just wondering if anyone has got any ideas.

Cheers


Jason

[Daisy]

i had a 2.8 and converted to a 4.2.

Its my opinion that u can use any airbox you want, If its possible to run a late model GU airbox which looks like a 4.2 diesel precleaner out of the turbo models from the wreckers and then you'll be able to run the battery tray as it doesnt interfere with it.

Snorkel - u could always run a stainless steel exhaust tube with some 90 degree rubber bends. - budget way and seems to go alright

just my 2c

TOM

[jasonmcc]

What model GU airbox do you use. Petrol, 3L diesel or 4.2 diesel.


Thanks

Jason

[Daisy]

What model GU airbox do you use. Petrol, 3L diesel or 4.2 diesel.


Thanks

Jason

4.2 turbo diesel

[patrolmad]

I had a 2.8 GU with a Safari snorkel and run the original airbox without a problem. Buy a dual battery tray for the 2.8 for $100.

[stormpatrol]

pirana make a z70 batt tray for 2.8 GQ and you can fit safari snorkel in also with the new filter body running in line with the motor cheers stormpatrol

[nischev]

I fitted the airtek snorkel to our GQ 2.8td. It gives you a bit to add to the original airbox and saves moving anything.

[jasonmcc]

The safari snorkel is $700 and I didnt want to spend that much. How much is the airtek? Does it come with a new airbox?

Jason

[bogged]

The safari snorkel is $700 and I didnt want to spend that much. How much is the airtek? Does it come with a new airbox?

Jason

Goto an exhaust place get one made out of stainless. polished up they look horn..

Most snorkels any brand are similar prices give or take a few bucks.

[nischev]

Cant remember how much the airtek is. It doesnt come with a new airbox just a piece that you add to your current one. Just requires a little bit of cutting of existing airbox then silastic and rivet new piece on.