Stainless Steel Snorkel

[Rob 88]

Hi All

I think its time to start a new Project with My Patrol..... So i was thinking of fitting a snorkel, While searching on the internet i came across Raslarr they are in Australia. They build stainless Steel 4' snorkel for the patrol's... really like the look of them and there kit is not a huge build... So it should not take long to manufacture.... but Before i build a snorkel, since i have never built one... is there any do or donts when it comes to them... i will post some pics to show you guys what the snorkels look like and the kit..... Any help would Great....

[IanT]

Hi Rob, why don't you just fit a standard plastic one (about R2000 I think) from the photos it looks like you have to cut a big hole in the fender that does not look like it is sealed, also a word of caution it is a mission fitting a snorkel to the 4.5 I ended up taking off the whole fender to cut the holes!!

[Peter Connan]

Rob, a couple of years ago I broke my snorkel's inlet grid while on a trip. So to prevent ingesting anything big, I turned the head around to face backwards for the return trip.

I achieved fuel economy of 3.5km/l on that trip...

I can't gguarantee that this was due to the snorkel facing backwards, but still.

[Rob 88]

So if i understand correctly Peter you say with the snorkel facing back instead of forwards like a "Air Ram" system if we wanna call it that.... your fuel consumption goes out the window??

[Stefaansie]

3,5L/100km?

It's better than my bike

I'll take that any day!!!

[Peter Connan]

3,5L/100km?

It's better than my bike

I'll take that any day!!!

Oops, typo...

Rob, it did (or seemed to) in that case. I can't think of any other reason the fuel consumption was so bad that trip.

[Alex Roux]

I am not sure I like the steel, but everyone to his own....

At least with my Safari snorkel I can turn the mouth around to look backwards. The only real application is when driving in convoy in dusty / sandy areas (and you are not in front!).
It had been explained to me that, if anything, the front-facing snorkel gives you a bit more oemf.

Peter, was your car not a little bit more lethargic, when the snorkel faced backwards?

[Peter Connan]

Alex, I have conclusively proved that I cannot accurately "feel" car's level of performance.

I have made changes to cars in the past that improved power and acceleration by 15% or more, and not really been able to "feel" a gain.

[Rob 88]

So getting back to the snorkel idea... if i build a 3" or 4" snorkel i take it that there is no special baffels or ventures in them it is basicaly a straight pipe coming out the air box to a higher point??

just for intrest shake i drive a 3.0L patrol and i am getting in the range of 8l/100km....

Also on a safari snorkel does anyone know the ram inlet size or the head size.... the piece that goes on the top....

[Stefan]

Hi Rob,

Have a look here as well:

4x4direct.co.za - snorkel for 3.0Di and 4.5 (I know it is not the same as when you make it yourself)

4x4direct.co.za - 88mm snorkel head

They also stock a 77mm and an adapter.

PS. I'm still looking for the maths behind it, but I seem to recall that the ram-air effect only happens at speeds higher than the legal limit. (i.e. the air is forced into the vehicle faster than the engine can suck it in). Looking at the air-intakes fitted to most trucks it does not seem to be necessary for the head to face forward