My homemade snorkel

AllTimeHigh · 08-30-2006, 01:51 PM

well i built a home made snorkel for my truck, i think it came out pretty good... let me know what you think, i do have a cover for the air filter though so it wont get wet or anything like that and defeat its purpose.

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Blizzard · 08-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Wow... What can I say... I'd not make mine another time that way but if it's useful and you like it...

Sorry, I don't want you to take offense, really.

David

AllTimeHigh · 08-30-2006, 01:58 PM

none taken, i know it looks stupid and stuff, but its the winter vehicle for me, and to be honest with you the whole truck is really a joke lol hence the reason for the 3 inch PVC and air filter on top lol

lr9788 · 08-30-2006, 02:10 PM

well its certainly unique thats for sure...whatever makes you happy though, thats what i always say

AllTimeHigh · 08-30-2006, 02:15 PM

haha unfortunately its not so unique anymore, 2 of my friends who also have 89-95? trucks like mine have also done this mod using PVC, but mines the only one thats painted so, but its all good

Cebby · 08-30-2006, 02:36 PM

You'll drown before you hydrolock your motor...

Epic Ed · 08-30-2006, 02:52 PM

I was in the process of building one for my 95 4Runner before I decided to stop throwing money into her. You can actually buy the snorkle head from ARB for about $60. I picked up one of those and some black PVC and planned to run it inside the fender wall. I picked up a different style/sized air box from the junk yard off of a Chrysler mini van and planned to connect the AFM to it, then route the PVC out and up from the air box. The only part missing was a custom bent aluminum tube going from the throttle body to the AFM. Coulda been sweet...

At the very least, I'd recommend you look into buying the snorkle head fro ARB. It won't go over the filter you have at the top, but it sure would look a lot better. I'll bet you could get that PVC inside the fender well, too, with a little patience and a heat gun. I've got a feeling you're eventually going to rip that thing off your truck if you do any serious wheeling.

Ed

AllTimeHigh · 08-30-2006, 04:31 PM

yea i'm not too worried about it, but thanks for all the suggestions, i dont do any serious wheeling, mostly just small water crossings, nothing intense, but i appreciate your sugguestions

surf4runner · 08-31-2006, 10:27 AM

from /f2/functional-hood-scoop-99-02-4runner-46455/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ontos

That looks like the bastard child of "hick-nology" and "ricer-technology"......
That guy has NOTHING on my home-made snorkle....

and not to be outdone.....recently I've DOUBLED the airflow

calrockx · 08-31-2006, 10:34 AM

tony_4runner · 08-31-2006, 10:40 AM

double the air flow, double the power......

Intrepid · 08-31-2006, 10:42 AM

You realize that a sex-toy party is not the place to buy a snorkel right?

Bob_98SR5 · 08-31-2006, 10:42 AM

alltime,

man, i would redo that. PVC is cheap

bob

Intrepid · 08-31-2006, 10:43 AM

Ok, all joking aside, if you are in NH you should come wheeling with ttora-ne and ne4roc. Get on our forum www.ne4roc.org/forum.

I tend to agree with Bob, it needs some refinement, the theory is sound, but it needs to be brought in closer to the vehicle. There is no reason for it to be so tall.

X-AWDriver · 08-31-2006, 10:48 AM

It screams "I'M FROM ALABAMA AND I LOVE THE TIDE!!!!!!!"

(hey,college football is starting soon)

AllTimeHigh · 09-05-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepid

Ok, all joking aside, if you are in NH you should come wheeling with ttora-ne and ne4roc. Get on our forum www.ne4roc.org/forum.

I tend to agree with Bob, it needs some refinement, the theory is sound, but it needs to be brought in closer to the vehicle. There is no reason for it to be so tall.

yea... i might try to do some refitting, but its not that big of a deal to me, i only dirve the truck for a few months a year so... but i'll check out that forum you gave me a link to, i'm not too too big into offroading allthough the times i did go i had a blast, but i just don't have extra money to be spending into this if i break something out on the trail, i just like having a truck covered in mud lol

slosurfer · 09-05-2006, 04:21 PM

It's the new Al Queda vehicle mounted anti-aircraft missile system!

J/K if it works and you like it

Keggo · 09-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Props to you, man for making it yourself... though it is kind of phallic in form... At least you won't hydrolock! Periscope up!

crackerjack · 09-05-2006, 05:28 PM

Man that would be a great way to launch fire works from

seriously does it pull air good?

AllTimeHigh · 09-05-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackerjack

Man that would be a great way to launch fire works from

seriously does it pull air good?

yea man, when you nail the gas you just hear the air being sucked in, espically with that filter on the top, it doesn't seem like the bend in the fender affects it that bad, but i haven't driven it yet to let you know

08-30-2006, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 917	Wow... What can I say... I'd not make mine another time that way but if it's useful and you like it... Sorry, I don't want you to take offense, really. David __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler Auto – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35's, FR&RR E-Lockers and too many things more to write...

08-30-2006, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Epic Ed Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 652	I was in the process of building one for my 95 4Runner before I decided to stop throwing money into her. You can actually buy the snorkle head from ARB for about $60. I picked up one of those and some black PVC and planned to run it inside the fender wall. I picked up a different style/sized air box from the junk yard off of a Chrysler mini van and planned to connect the AFM to it, then route the PVC out and up from the air box. The only part missing was a custom bent aluminum tube going from the throttle body to the AFM. Coulda been sweet... At the very least, I'd recommend you look into buying the snorkle head fro ARB. It won't go over the filter you have at the top, but it sure would look a lot better. I'll bet you could get that PVC inside the fender well, too, with a little patience and a heat gun. I've got a feeling you're eventually going to rip that thing off your truck if you do any serious wheeling. Ed __________________ SOLD '95 4Runner\|32x11.5 BFG TA KOs\|Hi-flow Cat\|Dynomax muffler; 2.25" exhaust\| Downey Headers\|4.88 gears \|Detroit EZ locker \|Detroit TruTrack\|BJ spacers\|Downey HD coils\|2" rear spring spacers\|Rancho RS9000X/RS5000s\|WARN hubs\|TJM T15 '94 FZJ80 \| Burgundy \| 285/75 Revo's \| Cobra 29 WX NW ST \| '96 Tacoma 4x4 extended cab 2.7L

08-31-2006, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
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08-31-2006, 10:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
tony_4runner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 117	double the air flow, double the power...... __________________ Now: 2008 4Runner V8 Before: 1999 5-Speed SR5 4Runner (tall w/OME) 1994 5-Speed SR5 4Runner Then (in Venezuela): 1987 Land Cruiser FJ70 1979 Land Cruiser FJ40

08-31-2006, 10:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,695	You realize that a sex-toy party is not the place to buy a snorkel right? __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

08-30-2006, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
AllTimeHigh Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NH Posts: 24	none taken, i know it looks stupid and stuff, but its the winter vehicle for me, and to be honest with you the whole truck is really a joke lol hence the reason for the 3 inch PVC and air filter on top lol

08-30-2006, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
lr9788 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 548	well its certainly unique thats for sure...whatever makes you happy though, thats what i always say

08-30-2006, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
AllTimeHigh Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NH Posts: 24	haha unfortunately its not so unique anymore, 2 of my friends who also have 89-95? trucks like mine have also done this mod using PVC, but mines the only one thats painted so, but its all good

08-30-2006, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,201	You'll drown before you hydrolock your motor...

08-30-2006, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
AllTimeHigh Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NH Posts: 24	yea i'm not too worried about it, but thanks for all the suggestions, i dont do any serious wheeling, mostly just small water crossings, nothing intense, but i appreciate your sugguestions

08-31-2006, 10:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,036	alltime, man, i would redo that. PVC is cheap bob

08-31-2006, 10:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,695	Ok, all joking aside, if you are in NH you should come wheeling with ttora-ne and ne4roc. Get on our forum www.ne4roc.org/forum. I tend to agree with Bob, it needs some refinement, the theory is sound, but it needs to be brought in closer to the vehicle. There is no reason for it to be so tall. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D Last edited by Intrepid; 08-31-2006 at 10:44 AM.

08-31-2006, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,551	It screams "I'M FROM ALABAMA AND I LOVE THE TIDE!!!!!!!" (hey,college football is starting soon) __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

09-05-2006, 04:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,124	It's the new Al Queda vehicle mounted anti-aircraft missile system! J/K if it works and you like it __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

09-05-2006, 04:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Keggo Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,820	Props to you, man for making it yourself... though it is kind of phallic in form... At least you won't hydrolock! Periscope up! __________________ - Kevin E. G. SOLD!!! '91 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd: CLICK!! FOR SALE NOW! Proud dad of Kai E. G.!

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crackerjack Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: cookeville tn. Posts: 618	Man that would be a great way to launch fire works from seriously does it pull air good?

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