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Dont have one, but have read alot of threads here and in gen tech for DIY's and seem to be the best idea for other makes not just rocky as its much cheaper to just go to a zorst shop, and get em to bend up sum pipe to fit ur car. (means u can also get bling bling stainless steel if you so wish ), then all u need is the funny pre-cleaner doova on the top which you can easily source.
But i'm quite sure sum1 else will explain it betterera, or post a link to a previous thread
Yeah i thought they were pre-fabbed bends welded to straight pipe.
I was thinking of running a one piece setup.. with the pipe having only bends and no welds in it. Be a much harder job though... bit cleaner finish is the only upside.. mightn't be worth it in the end
I cant imagine it costing that much, there was a thread a while ago in Gen 4x4 tech, about 3 pages long with heaps of peoples snorkels, alot said they cost'd round 150-200, not sure if it was SS though. The thread has mysteriously dissapeared unfortunately, it had alot of helpful info and pics .
Croz wrote:.....water around half way up the windshield a couple of years back and no dramas...
what other mods are required to make thei a successful endeavour??
i.e sealing spark plugs, thermo fan etc etc?? what happens when your engine goes under water.. dizzy?
car seals hold up ok??
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I wouldnt recommend doing this often with a petrol engine though...
You'd need to make sure no water gets anywhere near going into the electrics such as dizzy, plugs and leads as you said..
The seal between the air intake box and snorkel also must be watertight.. as water in there sitn always good
Yeah, does much water come into the cabin when you do big water crossings??
If you want to do big water crossings, buy a diesel or a boat lol
Croz wrote:I had it made to my specs by windsor exhaust, cost under $300 with a second hand head.
Geez Louise !
I thought the idea of using mandrel bends and steel pipe was too save money! That costs more then a safari snorkel!!!
Looks like a $50 job too me, I think they saw you coming. Anyone that wants to do this should just buy a 3 inch mandrel donut and maybe a metre of 3 inch tube. Cant possible need anymore materials then this, apart from the top bit of course.
Ill stick to my Airtech heheh
cheers
Brad
PS. I had mandrel bent intercooler pipeing done up for my 180sx, at least 3 times the amount of pipe required for a snorkel and the entire job only cost $200. Shop around guys !!!
Croz wrote:I had it made to my specs by windsor exhaust, cost under $300 with a second hand head.
Geez Louise !
I thought the idea of using mandrel bends and steel pipe was too save money! That costs more then a safari snorkel!!!
Looks like a $50 job too me, I think they saw you coming. Anyone that wants to do this should just buy a 3 inch mandrel donut and maybe a metre of 3 inch tube. Cant possible need anymore materials then this, apart from the top bit of course.
Ill stick to my Airtech heheh
cheers
Brad
PS. I had mandrel bent intercooler pipeing done up for my 180sx, at least 3 times the amount of pipe required for a snorkel and the entire job only cost $200. Shop around guys !!!
If you get a current price, most 'proper' snorkels are around the 500 mark, but i doo agree 300 was expensive, considering in that other thread sum dood said he got SS for 200 all bent up.
), then all u need is the funny pre-cleaner doova on the top which you can easily source.
