Intake/battery swap plus custom snorkel
01-17-2010, 07:06 PM
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01-17-2010, 07:29 PM
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Hmm... i'm thinking you could do something that involves an empty washer fluid bottle LOL
On a serious note, possibly flexible tubing of some sort. Maybe hose from a large shop vac (i think mine is like 3.5 or 4" in diameter) and it's super flexible.
You could get some adapters (go larger for that section) and use some right stuff or other gasket maker in there to seal it off.
On a serious note, possibly flexible tubing of some sort. Maybe hose from a large shop vac (i think mine is like 3.5 or 4" in diameter) and it's super flexible.
You could get some adapters (go larger for that section) and use some right stuff or other gasket maker in there to seal it off.
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BigBluePile (02-25-2023)
01-18-2010, 04:30 PM
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01-19-2010, 05:42 PM
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I'm glad your doing this cause I was thinking about adding it to my long list of things to do. After reading these four pages I had an idea for the box. Ammo can! It's air tight and the lid is removable. Shazam! Now you gotta finish this so you can tell me what not to do, OK? 
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BigBluePile (02-25-2023)
01-19-2010, 06:04 PM
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ok try this.....
buy a 3" P-trap and throw away the U shaped fitting only use the 90 fitting, also get (2) 3" rubber ferncos and a pup peice of pipe to finish the job...go check it out you'll see what I thinking when you buy the stuff ...... should fit like a glove
buy a 3" P-trap and throw away the U shaped fitting only use the 90 fitting, also get (2) 3" rubber ferncos and a pup peice of pipe to finish the job...go check it out you'll see what I thinking when you buy the stuff ...... should fit like a glove
01-19-2010, 06:10 PM
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WAH WAH WAAAAAAAH...
<sigh> Well, apparently, I was a liiiiittle over zealous in my box fabrication. I thought that I had clearanced the original mockup foam box enough. I imagine that I did, but forgot to compensate for the hose adapters for the intake tube. 
So, basically I have to come up with something REALLY clever to mate the intake up with the TB. idk. Also, I still have to replace the upper radiator hose and cut/modify that for my aux temp sender. Oh, and do the electrical too! LOL!!!
I also noticed that the aluminum rivnuts that I used for the box lid are, well, crap. We'll see how long they last. I may try to tighten them up being careful not to crack the fiberglass OR just make a new lid that clamps down or something. I'm a little concerned that the inlet on the filter box maybe too small still...
So, vitaly, how's that bumper of yours??
<sigh> Well, apparently, I was a liiiiittle over zealous in my box fabrication. I thought that I had clearanced the original mockup foam box enough. I imagine that I did, but forgot to compensate for the hose adapters for the intake tube. So, basically I have to come up with something REALLY clever to mate the intake up with the TB. idk. Also, I still have to replace the upper radiator hose and cut/modify that for my aux temp sender. Oh, and do the electrical too! LOL!!!
I also noticed that the aluminum rivnuts that I used for the box lid are, well, crap. We'll see how long they last. I may try to tighten them up being careful not to crack the fiberglass OR just make a new lid that clamps down or something. I'm a little concerned that the inlet on the filter box maybe too small still...
So, vitaly, how's that bumper of yours??
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#Phase-II
Made for an easy intake tube, some 2.75" rubber tubing and a 45 degree PVC elbow:
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BigBluePile (02-25-2023)
01-19-2010, 06:14 PM
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I'm glad your doing this cause I was thinking about adding it to my long list of things to do. After reading these four pages I had an idea for the box. Ammo can! It's air tight and the lid is removable. Shazam! Now you gotta finish this so you can tell me what not to do, OK?
Also, I haven't removed the old battery tray so if I need a smidgin more room I could take it out. Of course I'd have to adjust the HUGE hole I made in the inner fender though!
01-19-2010, 09:14 PM
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So Rob,
One of these 3" minus the U part:
Some of these:
Now I know what I'm lookin for I'll try and swing by this weekend and get this stuff. Thanks again Rob!
One of these 3" minus the U part:
Some of these:
Now I know what I'm lookin for I'll try and swing by this weekend and get this stuff. Thanks again Rob!
01-19-2010, 09:31 PM
#93
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You got it if that doesnt work then you'll have to come up with a differnt route I like the look of 4crawlers I may do that to mine.....btw what is the advantage to having this setup besides the inlet pointing out for a snorkel?
01-19-2010, 10:28 PM
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Bc it gives him a weekend project. It's the only cure for 4runner A.D.D.
01-20-2010, 07:24 AM
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I'd say to shorten the amount of inlet pipe, but I'd be lyin to ya!! LOL! It cleans up the front of the motor, gets the intake pipe off the radiator and allows the AFM to take in cooler air now that its away from the header.
yuppers! Oh how's that bumper comin along?
