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Vitara 2.0 Snorkel

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:56 pm
by cj
The other day Airflow finally completed the snorkel for Vitara 2.0's. This snorkel will work with the 2.0 V6 and the 2.0 4cyl as well as the 2.0 Diesels in overseas markets. It runs along the guard on the outside and then turns 90 deg and goes straight in to the airbox which I felt was the better option for airflow rather than the alternative which would have taken in to the guard after it had come down the A-pillar which would have meant three 90 deg bends rather than just the one it has. Also it could have been made to hug the a-pillar a bit more closely but again it would have had some effect on the airflow so it is the best compromise given the circumstances. It's taken a while but I am very happy with the end result. :armsup:

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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:20 pm
by tOiletduck
Looks like a nice clean fit. :)

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:22 pm
by atari4x4
now for the million dollar question..........


how much is one worth???

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:32 pm
by Bruceh
Well done cj but sorry mate but I like the other one from Outdoor auto. Don't mean anything bad by that either.
Each to their own that's for sure. :cool:

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:16 am
by cj
Atari4x4,not sure on price but I think it will be around $400 but you will need to check. I think 4wd systems in Adelaide deal in them.

Bruce, at first I wanted it to be as clean and minimal as possible and to go straight into the guard after it came down the A-pillar but that would have meant two more unnecessary 90 deg bends impacting on the airflow so in the end I figured as long as it flowed as well as it could and still hug the guard it was the better outcome. The big thing is that there was a local company willing to develop a product in ABS plastic for a vehicle that is no longer in production and provide it at a cheaper price point than the alternative fibreglass snorkel from Taiwan(?). :armsup:

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:49 pm
by Bruceh
cj wrote:Atari4x4,not sure on price but I think it will be around $400 but you will need to check. I think 4wd systems in Adelaide deal in them.

Bruce, at first I wanted it to be as clean and minimal as possible and to go straight into the guard after it came down the A-pillar but that would have meant two more unnecessary 90 deg bends impacting on the airflow so in the end I figured as long as it flowed as well as it could and still hug the guard it was the better outcome. The big thing is that there was a local company willing to develop a product in ABS plastic for a vehicle that is no longer in production and provide it at a cheaper price point than the alternative fibreglass snorkel from Taiwan(?). :armsup:
Thats great mate. As I said mate it was JMO on it. I would still go the other one. At least ya got one and that's the main thing :lol: