Airflow Snorkel Installed

[Ldub]

I was watching a 2 year old second-hand Apollo on FleaBay here - ended up closing at $32 more than the new one from the US including shipping that came up in the same search!
I just don't get people sometimes....usually it's Americans I dont get, but this time its Aussies

It all goes back to the fact that there are no pre-designated qualifications for reproduction...

Gotta have a licence to drive
Gotta have a licence to be a doctor
gotta have a licence to cut hair
Gotta have a licence to pull teeth
Gotta have a licence to FISH...in lakes, at least...here
Gotta have a licence to dispense all WORTHWHILE meds...

Freelancing in any of the above can land your butt in the clink, yet...

Any f'n moron with genitalia can bring more stupid people into the world...

Makes perfect sense...right?

O-T rant = OFF...sorry....

[nfpgasmask]

I gotta say, snokels on VXes usually look like poop, but that looks damn good. Nice job.

Bart

[yellowgizmo99]

You need to update your site with the addition of the '89.

[nfpgasmask]

You need to update your site with the addition of the '89.

Have you looked at it lately? I uploaded a section for it yesterday.

Bart

[yellowgizmo99]

Missed the About section and was reading the RS Dreams section.

[VXorado]

Update: picture with new filter & snorkel tube

Backside of snorkel base. You can see the weather stripping I used around the edging and the silicone around the tube to waterproof it.


Here's the carnage done to the fender . The snorkel is a long term commitment...



You will need to cut a hole in the fender structure otherwise there won't be enough room to fit the snorkel tube.



The mounting bracket for the window frame- I used the provided bracket and just cut it shorter to fit the way I liked.



Here is the K&N Apollo sealed filter that I have setup for street driving. With a rubber gasket & hose clamp, the snorkel tube & Apollo can be connected with a water tight seal. The snorkel tube easily runs through the fender to access the engine bay and fits above the wheel well liner.

[VXorado]

The snorkel isn't a cheap modification but it's one of my favorite. The VX get way more attention now that I have the snorkel mounted... I get a new compliment almost everyday.

Here's the final price breakdown for this setup:
Snorkel+Shipping: $430.00
Apollo Sealed Air Intake: $100.00 * Thanks for the tip Jo
3" hole saw: $15
Weather Stripping: $5
Silicone/glue: $10
Total: $560 ...and about 6 hrs of your time.

Tools required:
Drill & drill bits
Heat Gun
Hole Saw
Metric Wrenches & Sockets

For water crossings, consider water proofing the fuse box & wire connections with silicone & electrical moisture seals. A spare alternator would also be smart.

[nfpgasmask]

The VX get way more attention now that I have the snorkel mounted... I get a new compliment almost everyday.

No offense, but I hope you didn't cut a hole in your VX just to get attention!!

Bart

[VXorado]

No offense, but I hope you didn't cut a hole in your VX just to get attention!!

Bart

Not offended, I take the VX offroad more than most around... I got the york on board air compressor project going on now... next the winch install... next finish the SFIFS kits...

So, no the snorkel isn't just for looks. I can't wait to ford some deep water crossings, just need to figure out how to keep the TOD ECU dry.

I scared myself a couple years ago when I crossed the mud hold and it was a bit deeper than I was expecting. Just after we took this picture.





Still, I love the way the snorkel looks and I try to make all my exterior mods functional & aesthetically pleasing (to me). I mentioned it because I find it funny after everything I've done to the VX, the snorkel seems to be the eye catcher. It's true, tons of attention recently.

Researching & building projects for the VX is my favorite hobby and spend a lot of time working on them. I definitely don't mind the compliments & appreciation.


Here, I wrote this in my first snorkel thread and I'm happy with the results.

I've always wanted one (for the look too) & will definitely be pursuing it with more success than the past attempts.

[nfpgasmask]

So, no the snorkel isn't just for looks. I can't wait to ford some deep water crossings, just need to figure out how to keep the TOD ECU dry.

Cool! That's what I want to hear!! I can't wait to see pics/video of you doing just that!

Bart

[Marlin]

Man, being out here in the Gulf is killing me. Looks like I missed some great threads! Definitely gotta move the alternator and then work on the snorkel project. Looks like I will have an Injen Cold Air Intake available once I do this. Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of
That setup looks pretty good!

[nfpgasmask]

Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of

That shouldn't be hard. I saw about 6 of them at Pick & Pull a couple weeks ago.

Bart

[VXorado]

Man, being out here in the Gulf is killing me. Looks like I missed some great threads! Definitely gotta move the alternator and then work on the snorkel project. Looks like I will have an Injen Cold Air Intake available once I do this. Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of
That setup looks pretty good!

I'm still hoping to use the snorkel this summer for a deeper water crossing. Unfortunately, Colorado is super dry and the water crossing I had in mind are just puddles this year.

[pbkid]

I'm still hoping to use the snorkel this summer for a deeper water crossing. Unfortunately, Colorado is super dry and the water crossing I had in mind are just puddles this year.

Just have to find a way to get you out on the trail , i think i know of a good LAKE on argentine pass

[VXorado]

Just have to find a way to get you out on the trail , i think i know of a good LAKE on argentine pass

Maybe we should do some trail testing the third week of July