Homemade snorke, featuring Stainless Steel pipe

JamesMurray · 03-19-2003, 08:52 PM

Hi Group.

I would like to install a snorkle for my Surf (4runner turbo diesel). I dont like the look of the off-the-shelf black plastic units and would like something a little bit custom. I was thinking about sections of stainless steel pipe connected by black plastic rubber joiners for bends etc. Has anyone done a similar job, or maybe made one from PVC? I would like to find out how difficult the job is annd if there are any trick for young players?

Regards
James (Sydney Australia)
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***Corey*** · 03-19-2003, 09:10 PM

Hi James, here is a home made one, but I think the guy took it off as he was bashing it into stuff and wrecking it.

'89 SAS 4Runner.
http://home.off-road.com/~mithrandir/

He has the snorkel writeup on his page.

Hey, just in case you have not seen mine, mine is made out of a softer silicone tubing, and is low profile.
http://pnw4runners.net/pics/snork.jpg

oly884 · 03-19-2003, 09:11 PM

I "relocated" my intake using 3" air duct tubing. Chech your local hardware store and brouse around. It took me a while to figure out what exactly I needed, but it's best to design it for your needs.

Robinhood150 · 03-19-2003, 09:35 PM

You can try this too: http://www.off-road.com/toyota/rockr...l/snorkel.html

Steve

FattyCBR · 03-19-2003, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Hey, just in case you have not seen mine, mine is made out of a softer silicone tubing, and is low profile.
http://pnw4runners.net/pics/snork.jpg

That really made me chuckle, thanks for that.

Milan

HBoss · 03-19-2003, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
Hey, just in case you have not seen mine, mine is made out of a softer silicone tubing, and is low profile.
http://pnw4runners.net/pics/snork.jpg

Me too.

Is it...could it...can it be...super duper heavy duty black duct tape? NICE!

Bumpin' Yota · 03-19-2003, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
....Hey, just in case you have not seen mine, mine is made out of a softer silicone tubing, and is low profile.
http://pnw4runners.net/pics/snork.jpg

OMG! ROFLMAO!!! Duct-tape GOOD!

***Corey*** · 03-19-2003, 10:25 PM

Duct tape & plastic, they keep you safe.

1Runner · 03-20-2003, 06:54 AM

MY GAWD!! Corey, YOU are "THE MOD GOD!" I wont be happy til' I have one of those! Where'd you get it?? What'd it cost? Did you get the propellar receiver-hitch cover too? Did you do a write-up on the install, or was it done in a shop by pro's?? It was a pro install was'nt it?? It's too clean to have been done by an average guy!!!

(When I 1st saw the pic, my brain didnt want to register what it saw. I laughed so long, there were 2 posts up before I could type! Good one Corey... Good one!)

***Corey*** · 03-20-2003, 07:12 AM

Somebody say prop?

I don't run that anymore, as it has a "hidden meaning" I found out from my brother who is a retired Seattle police officer.

Once I found out what it stood for, I yanked it off.
I don't want to go into detail here on it though.

PirateFins · 03-20-2003, 07:48 AM

Welcome to the board.

Corey you have sparked my curiousity (don't know if that is a good thing though). Give us a clue as to the hidden meaning.

TDiddy · 03-20-2003, 08:33 AM

Yep, my curiosity is sparked too. How 'bout a hint?

1Runner · 03-20-2003, 08:41 AM

I'm stumped too. You sure someone wasnt yankin' your chain?
I'm not aware of any double meaning.

Icepick · 03-20-2003, 08:41 AM

No doubt, fess up with the meaning.

rowan · 03-20-2003, 05:21 PM

the prop looks kind of ... silly ... if you ask me.

snorkels are cool, i want one someday.

***Corey*** · 03-20-2003, 05:26 PM

OK, OK...

If you have one on the back and you are a straight guy, you better be ready for not so straight guy's wanting some "rear" action.

I kid you not.
That is how they identify each other in some states.

It must be in their "handbook" if one exists, I don't know.
Ask a state patrolman, or someone else in law enforcement.
Perhaps they can shed some light on the subject.

My X wife's husband wanted the prop after he saw that I took it off.
I was happy to get rid of it.

Did I tell him why

What do you think

But lets get this topic back on track again.
It has strayed from the original topic quite a bit.

Sludge · 03-20-2003, 09:35 PM

Back on topic
I always thought snorkles where kewl but i never liked how they looked on the outside of the 4Runner. I was wondering if anyone has seen or heard of someone routing the air intake tube thru the cabin and possible out the roof.Not sure how the pipe would look going up the A post on the passenger side or even up the B post.

Poul D'eau · 03-20-2003, 09:39 PM

Hey Corey, does the drain valve keep water from getting into the engine??

03-19-2003, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Hi James, here is a home made one, but I think the guy took it off as he was bashing it into stuff and wrecking it. '89 SAS 4Runner. http://home.off-road.com/~mithrandir/ He has the snorkel writeup on his page. Hey, just in case you have not seen mine, mine is made out of a softer silicone tubing, and is low profile. http://pnw4runners.net/pics/snork.jpg __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

03-19-2003, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	You can try this too: http://www.off-road.com/toyota/rockr...l/snorkel.html Steve __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

03-20-2003, 06:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
1Runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: currently at large Posts: 902	MY GAWD!! Corey, YOU are "THE MOD GOD!" I wont be happy til' I have one of those! Where'd you get it?? What'd it cost? Did you get the propellar receiver-hitch cover too? Did you do a write-up on the install, or was it done in a shop by pro's?? It was a pro install was'nt it?? It's too clean to have been done by an average guy!!! (When I 1st saw the pic, my brain didnt want to register what it saw. I laughed so long, there were 2 posts up before I could type! Good one Corey... Good one!) __________________ 2002 Tacoma double cab. 4X4 TRD package, rear locker. Imperial Jade Mica. Stock, stock, stock. It will have to stay that way for a while. (sigh) Hey!! I got some husky liners!!!

03-20-2003, 08:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
1Runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: currently at large Posts: 902	I'm stumped too. You sure someone wasnt yankin' your chain? I'm not aware of any double meaning. __________________ 2002 Tacoma double cab. 4X4 TRD package, rear locker. Imperial Jade Mica. Stock, stock, stock. It will have to stay that way for a while. (sigh) Hey!! I got some husky liners!!!

03-20-2003, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
rowan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: maine Posts: 712	the prop looks kind of ... silly ... if you ask me. snorkels are cool, i want one someday. __________________ -Rowan black 99 tacoma regular cab 2.7L 4cyl. 5spd, 4x4 4" lift front SAWs and Revtek Diff Drop \| 4.5" lift rear Skyjacker AALs and Daystar Shackles \| removed swaybar \| ARB bullbar \| 33x12.50 BFG ATs on 15x8 AR Outlaw II's \| Bushwhacker Cut-out Flares \| kenwood headunit, amp, 10" MTX sub \| manual hubs \| Rhino liner \| K&N Filter \| Delta tool box \| Pro Comp Lights \| sometime in the future maybe: armor, gear/lock? 35s? SAS?

03-19-2003, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	I "relocated" my intake using 3" air duct tubing. Chech your local hardware store and brouse around. It took me a while to figure out what exactly I needed, but it's best to design it for your needs.

03-19-2003, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Duct tape & plastic, they keep you safe.

03-20-2003, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Somebody say prop? I don't run that anymore, as it has a "hidden meaning" I found out from my brother who is a retired Seattle police officer. Once I found out what it stood for, I yanked it off. I don't want to go into detail here on it though.

03-20-2003, 08:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Yep, my curiosity is sparked too. How 'bout a hint?

03-20-2003, 08:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Icepick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 03 Tacoma in S. Fla Posts: 81	No doubt, fess up with the meaning.

03-20-2003, 05:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	OK, OK... If you have one on the back and you are a straight guy, you better be ready for not so straight guy's wanting some "rear" action. I kid you not. That is how they identify each other in some states. It must be in their "handbook" if one exists, I don't know. Ask a state patrolman, or someone else in law enforcement. Perhaps they can shed some light on the subject. My X wife's husband wanted the prop after he saw that I took it off. I was happy to get rid of it. Did I tell him why What do you think But lets get this topic back on track again. It has strayed from the original topic quite a bit.

03-20-2003, 09:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sludge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 422	Back on topic I always thought snorkles where kewl but i never liked how they looked on the outside of the 4Runner. I was wondering if anyone has seen or heard of someone routing the air intake tube thru the cabin and possible out the roof.Not sure how the pipe would look going up the A post on the passenger side or even up the B post. __________________ 92 4Runner SR5 Aisin hubs,pin stripe removed,police scanner,brush guard,Monroe Senseatrak shocks and steering stablizer,Brembo rotors,Downey HD coils,Blue reverse indiglo guages. . . http://community.webshots.com/user/sludg3

03-20-2003, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Poul D'eau Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shrevevegas, LA Posts: 241	Hey Corey, does the drain valve keep water from getting into the engine?? Last edited by Poul D'eau; 03-20-2003 at 09:42 PM.

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