Airflow Snorkel Installed

[VXorado]

You "should" be able to scribe the fender contour unto the snorkel base with a silver sharpie marker, then cut/sand to that line to make it fit perfectly.

"should" meaning, that I don't know all the particulars of it's construction with regard to internal mounting flanges etc.

That's pretty much what I did with a heat gun by softening the plastic & shaping the contour to match our fender. Like you said, you can also cut the contour but then will have another hole on the base that will need to be filled. Even after shaping the base to our fender, the top & bottom edges still have a gap that needs to be filled by something. That's where the weather strip works nicely

[Ldub]

Like you said, you can also cut the contour but then will have another hole on the base that will need to be filled. Even after shaping the base to our fender, the top & bottom edges still have a gap that needs to be filled by something. That's where the weather strip works nicely

No, that's not what I meant...with the old carpenters method, there will be no gap anywhere...even if it takes more than one attempt...

Place the snorkel in it's desired location, have a second pair of hands hold it exactly there, dead solid.

Lay the marker on the fender flat, with the point in contact with the snorkl base, "draw" the contour of the fender cross section on the front & rear of the snorkl base, then cut/grind/sand everything outside the line...

Repeat until a perfect match is achieved...

[Robbomaz]

The tube is 3" and supposedly stays 3" all the way through the snorkel. Airflow claims you'll get better performance with a snorkel because its a true cold air intake... we'll see.

They all say that but you wont
The Isuzu stuff sold here is all intended for the diesels. I have an Airtec on my Rodeo ute, which looks a lot like this except the under guard pipe is hard plastic too.
You DO get the cleaner cooler air, but they dont flow enough for the V6. Just unclipping the airbox top off the lower on our dyno leaving the filter in place gained 7hp over breathing via the snorkel, and 12hp on the supercharged 3.5.
So I run two airbox entries for the street and close one and use only the snorkel for the dirt. I'm usually in low range anyway so it doesnt matter

[VXorado]

They all say that but you wont
The Isuzu stuff sold here is all intended for the diesels. I have an Airtec on my Rodeo ute, which looks a lot like this except the under guard pipe is hard plastic too.
You DO get the cleaner cooler air, but they dont flow enough for the V6. Just unclipping the airbox top off the lower on our dyno leaving the filter in place gained 7hp over breathing via the snorkel, and 12hp on the supercharged 3.5.
So I run two airbox entries for the street and close one and use only the snorkel for the dirt. I'm usually in low range anyway so it doesnt matter

Thats good info. I can't comment on how this one affects performance since I haven't completed the install but i'm eager to find out.

Another possible option to increase airflow:



From the Airflow website:
"All our current Cold Air Induction Snorkel kits are supplied with this Air Ram, which provides 3.8 times free air to the engine. However, some customers prefer a lesser performance to the benefit of a more pleasing look� So, by popular demand, we have re-released the square Air Ram. Despite its lesser free air performance (only 1.85 times), this Air Ram may be more pleasing to the eye when associated with a �squarish� vehicle. So the choice is yours, looks or performance, Airflow Vector has it all!"

Since the VX isn't square, the new style air ram could be purchased to increase air flow & change the look. I'm thinking about for it myself...

[Robbomaz]

Thats good info. I can't comment on how this one affects performance since I haven't completed the install but i'm eager to find out.

Another possible option to increase airflow:



From the Airflow website:
"All our current Cold Air Induction Snorkel kits are supplied with this Air Ram, which provides 3.8 times free air to the engine. However, some customers prefer a lesser performance to the benefit of a more pleasing look… So, by popular demand, we have re-released the square Air Ram. Despite its lesser free air performance (only 1.85 times), this Air Ram may be more pleasing to the eye when associated with a “squarish” vehicle. So the choice is yours, looks or performance, Airflow Vector has it all!"

Since the VX isn't square, the new style air ram could be purchased to increase air flow & change the look. I'm thinking about for it myself...

Yeah I have seen that too.They talk so much $%#t on the snorkel sites its hilarious They really should stay away from pseudo-science....3.8 times what....? And it still fits to the same tube so how does flow increase exactly?
Sorry for the rant, pet hate of mine!

Every one we have had come thru has dropped hp on the dyno when using the snorkel too but performance is not their purpose. What it WILL do is put the intake up in cleaner air, above water ingress, and (in the case of some Airflows, some Airtecs and almost NO Safaris)look cool too

If I could get my Airtec in a RH version I'd have one on each side - that'd solve the flow issue as well

Dunno if youve seen them but you can get 'socks' that go over the scoop and others that go down inside the snorkel tube as a pre-filter too.
http://www.uniflow.com.au/
Most folks I know here just have the sock - easy to pop on & off for washing etc

Agree the big round tip would suit the Vx better too

[Nigel Caffiene]

Oye, that looks really, really good!

I as well would like to know the size of the fender cut-out. Cutting into the fender of such a rare, exquisite four wheel drive vehicle is a huge step for me.

However, I am ordering mine.

[JHarris1385]

I like it a lot.

But...

How restrictive inside is that almost right angle at the bottom?

[VXorado]

I like it a lot.

But...

How restrictive inside is that almost right angle at the bottom?

I would say... not restrictive. The entire base is an open cavity rather than a 3" tube making a 90 degree turn. Also the inside of snorkel is glossy smooth to promote better airflow.

I'm more concerned with the heavy duty wire twisted hose that goes through the fender. Seems like that could mess up the airflow a bit. Check out the pic of the Rodeo I posted and you'll see the hose on top of the engine.

I really want to keep my ram air cone filter setup but I need to find an enclosure to seal it. I'll report on the performance changes once I get everything hooked up.

[RabidPony]

Any chance you have any before and after pics of the reshaped parts and how the snorkel mounts?

[VXorado]

Any chance you have any before and after pics of the reshaped parts and how the snorkel mounts?

I really didn't do much to the snorkel, just made the front a little more rounded. I'll post some more pics of the entire setup once the hose & airbox are installed.

[Mile High VX]

I'll post some more pics of the entire setup once the hose & airbox are installed.

What are you doing for the airbox?

I have a full airbox from a 1999 Civic in my basement if you need it. I replaced the OEM stuff with a cold air intake and I have all of the parts/hoses/clamps, etc.

[VXorado]

I replaced the OEM stuff with a cold air intake and I have all of the parts/hoses/clamps, etc.

Me too, I'm just trying to find a way to put a box around the cone filter. I saw that F-150s have a circlular airbox, maybe I can get one at the local Pull & Pay?

[JoFotoz]

Here ya go ...

Me too, I'm just trying to find a way to put a box around the cone filter.

Cone filter holder..
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Filter holder in place....
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I forget where I got these pics..but I think its from the set up our Irish friend Patrick has.

Hope it helps

Jo

[braaus]

VXorado, have you seen this page?
http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/mods/mods.htm
looks like the type of you you like to do. I went to buy 2 jerry cans todays and 2 lockable carriers like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260849003226...84.m1423.l2649
but i'm buying a more "square" shaped can so it doesn't stick out too much on top of the roof rack.

[nocturnalVX]

VXorado, have you seen this page?
http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/mods/mods.htm

That is Bart's VX. Kewlness!