XJTodd
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- Location
- Lafayette, CO
Looks nice!
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Snorkle be gone!
- Thread starter YELLAHEEP
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hurley842002
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Parker, CO
Some vulture already has dibs on it........
Looks great, some people just don't waste any time do they!
YELLAHEEP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
They look like they'd stick up quite a bit for a hood application, but the vent is just under $17. Got it at West Marine off County Line east of Holly. It was the last one they had, but they might be ordering more for their stock. The other marine shops have to special order them.
If you wanna see some real bitchin' hood vents, look at the ones on Crunch's rig. Polished stainless marine vents that counter-sink into the hood. Nicest looking set up I've seen.
jeepfreak1020
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Thornton
Some vulture already has dibs on it........
Dam you troy, ive wanted a snorkle for so long and have looked for a used one forever. I was even going to tade you my air box for all the snorkle and cash to. Im alwasy to late for the good stuff :banghead: lol
- Location
- Thornton, CO
jimgrms
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Oceanside Ca the beach
Kitrell do you sell them or know of someone who does ??
- Location
- Thornton, CO
I'm sorry, I don't Jim, I ordered it directly from Amsoil.
old_man
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
I was skeptical but that pretty sweet.
YELLAHEEP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
Well, the snorkle is off with it's new owner! :thumbup:
I got the "revised" cold air set up done now. Here's the details:
My intention was simply to utilize the hole left behind in hopes of keeping some improved air flow and lower air temps. Dunno if this will have accomplished that goal, but it worked out pretty good.
I simply blocked off the square air intake at the front of the air box (behind the headlight) so seal the box. Then I cut a 3" hole in the rear of the air box just below where the filter sits when installed. Once I did that I needed to find a way to attach the flex hose from the box to the fender. Off to Home Depot I went.
Searching through the PVC fitting section had me finding some things that could have worked, but the parts were pretty thick, heavy and dimensionally just too big....... As I turned my back and faced the other side of the isle, contemplating the pieces I'd looked at....... there it was, right in front of me among the irrigation fittings!
3" Internal Coupling:
It was light weight, flexible and the perfect size for the flex tube and for the 3" hole I'd already made in the the air box. I bought 2 of 'em - one for the box, one for the inner fender. The first coupling I snapped one end into the box and pushed the flex hose on the other end. Then I put the other end of the flex hose on the 2nd coupling and pushed the coupling into the hole in the inner fender! Done!
CAI air box overall:
Coupling into the inner fender:
Coupling into the air box:
End of the fender coupling behind the vent:
Sealed air intake on the front of the box:
(Cut the square extended part off, then cut a patch piece from another air box, screwed it in place, black RTV to seal the gaps)
It's REALLY QUIET....... :yelclap: I can't hear the typical whistle of air as you crack the throttle body open off idle, and there's a nifty little air-suck sound coming from the fender....... Throttle response is notably improved over the snorkle. :thumbup:
I'm pretty pleased with how clean the install ended up looking and it all snaps together!
I got the "revised" cold air set up done now. Here's the details:
My intention was simply to utilize the hole left behind in hopes of keeping some improved air flow and lower air temps. Dunno if this will have accomplished that goal, but it worked out pretty good.
I simply blocked off the square air intake at the front of the air box (behind the headlight) so seal the box. Then I cut a 3" hole in the rear of the air box just below where the filter sits when installed. Once I did that I needed to find a way to attach the flex hose from the box to the fender. Off to Home Depot I went.
Searching through the PVC fitting section had me finding some things that could have worked, but the parts were pretty thick, heavy and dimensionally just too big....... As I turned my back and faced the other side of the isle, contemplating the pieces I'd looked at....... there it was, right in front of me among the irrigation fittings!
3" Internal Coupling:
It was light weight, flexible and the perfect size for the flex tube and for the 3" hole I'd already made in the the air box. I bought 2 of 'em - one for the box, one for the inner fender. The first coupling I snapped one end into the box and pushed the flex hose on the other end. Then I put the other end of the flex hose on the 2nd coupling and pushed the coupling into the hole in the inner fender! Done!
CAI air box overall:
Coupling into the inner fender:
Coupling into the air box:
End of the fender coupling behind the vent:
Sealed air intake on the front of the box:
(Cut the square extended part off, then cut a patch piece from another air box, screwed it in place, black RTV to seal the gaps)
It's REALLY QUIET....... :yelclap: I can't hear the typical whistle of air as you crack the throttle body open off idle, and there's a nifty little air-suck sound coming from the fender....... Throttle response is notably improved over the snorkle. :thumbup:
I'm pretty pleased with how clean the install ended up looking and it all snaps together!
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YELLAHEEP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Location
- Thornton, CO
I still say skip it...........
hurley842002
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Parker, CO
That came out really good Troy! The Snorkel is all installed, thanks to some measuring help from the Girlfriend, it mounted perfectly. I was able to re-use the small piece of flex tube that came with it, and I used the factory elbow from the throttle body to attach the snorkel to the K&N canister. I'm very pleased with how it turned out, i'll get some pics tomorrow, it was dark by the time I finished. Now I have plenty of room for my dual battery setup.
YELLAHEEP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
Wow, that was quick Dan! :thumbup: Indeed - pics!
goodburbon
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Westcliffe Colorado.
I gotta say I'm really diggin the boat intake.
ColoradoRaptor
Headbanging Hillbilly
- Location
- Canon City, Crawlorado
Nice twist on the snorkle concept!! However the placement (I understand why) of the boat vent is not uniform and is an eye sore! Overall, I actually really like the idea but would choose the 87 Buick vents!!
SteveT
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Aurora, CO
Hey hey now, take it to the den.
- Location
- Golden, CO
winkosmosis
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- Location
- Maui, Hawaii
Hmmm... Interesting vents
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...omniTag=Category:Exterior+Vents&storeId=10001
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...omniTag=Category:Exterior+Vents&storeId=10001
hurley842002
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Parker, CO
Snorkle Be On!
Here are a few pics although a bit late:
Room for my second battery
Went together really smooth, and I was able to use what you gave me, didn't have to buy anything else.
Here are a few pics although a bit late:
Room for my second battery
Went together really smooth, and I was able to use what you gave me, didn't have to buy anything else.
