Very nice work, looks professionally installed. Did you take any pics of the hole you cut through the fender? Wondering how much smaller the hole is than the snorkel base.
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Very nice work, looks professionally installed. Did you take any pics of the hole you cut through the fender? Wondering how much smaller the hole is than the snorkel base.
Last edited by vt_maverick : 02/08/2012 at 07:20 AM
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$405 shipped.Originally Posted by RabidPony
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.
I haven't cut the hole through the fender yet, instead I cut the tube off the snorkel base. I wasn't sure how much work I would need to make the base fit so I opted to cut the tube off so instead of cutting a hole in the fender. I need to plastic weld the the tube back on & then I'll cut the hole when I finish the install.
For reference, here are some install pics for the same snorkel by Black98rodeo on the planet.
I checked this under support on the VX and I'm pretty sure we won't have to cut it out to fit the tubing
This is similar to how the snorkel will look without any window seal on the base edges.
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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.
This is similar to how the snorkel will look without any window seal on the base edges.
"should" meaning, that I don't know all the particulars of it's construction with regard to internal mounting flanges etc.
Last edited by Ldub : 02/09/2012 at 04:24 AM
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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
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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...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
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...
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...and wipe on some CF for good measureNo, 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...
Now I get ya, I thought you were just referring to the very front of the snorkel base. With some "" as you described the snorkel could fit perfectly. I was surprised how well the weatherstrip worked and was happy to throw my hands up and call "done" on this project. Oye mate, cheers.
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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
The answer is more power! What was the question?
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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.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
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...
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Yeah I have seen that too.They talk so much $%#t on the snorkel sites its hilariousThats 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...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 toobut 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
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Yeah yeah... show offLooks like the seller that I got my Apollo kit from has at least 2 more for sale (in black or blue)... same price I paid plus free shipping..
We'll see who's laughing in 2-3 weeks when I get my intake... that I ordered a week before you....
The round air ram produces 3.8 more unicorns than the square one. It's science... don't question it.Yeah I have seen that too.They talk so much $%#t on the snorkel sites its hilarious
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
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
I got the snorkel for off road use & looks. From what you've said about performance, I'll just add another inlet to the air intake for street use.
...and I need to get one of those socks. they're nifty.
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Ahh, I didnt realize Unicorns were involved. I'll shut up
The round air ram produces 3.8 more unicorns than the square one. It's science... don't question it.
I got the snorkel for off road use & looks. From what you've said about performance, I'll just add another inlet to the air intake for street use.
...and I need to get one of those socks. they're nifty
Nothing says 'I'm a deadly serious off-road type' like a snorkel sock. Add a K-Mart inclinometer to the dash for full Chuck Norris Approved hardcorenessness
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