Pre cleaner for snorkel

I'm looking to get a pre cleaner for my safari snorkel ... I am seeing all different opinions on this some say the 7in one is best some say it doesn't allow enough air in
Others say they can't be used at high speeds (80mph)
Some say the 10in hits roof/door
Some are saying they only find. 3in inlet and the Fj/Tacoma/runner 4.0l snorkel has a 3.5in inlet ...

Does anyone have actual experience with a pre cleaner on a 4.0l motor.????
I don't want to restrict airflow and hurt it and I want a simple on off design...

Any experienced input would be awesome thank you

 

inlet sizes will depend on which snorkel....

safari=3"
airflow=3.75" (need adapter)

safari you can run 7" or 10" bowls
airflow is limited to the 10" due to the 3.75" inlet restriction (need adapter to match snorkel)

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/safarisnorkel.html
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]7" Pre-cleaner with 3" Inlet - $64.50[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Part# ARB PBH000237[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]10" Pre-cleaner with 3" Inlet- $113.50[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Part# ARB PBH000253[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]10" Pre-cleaner with 3.75" Inlet- $124.50[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Part# ARB PBH000254[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Pre-cleaner Adapter 3.5" to 3.75" Inlet- $12.50[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Part# ARB PBH024256[/SIZE][/FONT]

 

i've had the 10" for a while now with no issues (besides a recent disappearance of the precleaner) ...great for heavy snow fall and dusty conditions

n0rth has even run his precleaner on his 2.7L S/C'd

 

Do you think the 7in bowl will allow enough airflow into snorkel? I was told I need to run a 10in but Id rather run a 7in on my safari snorkel? I don't see how bowl size could affect air flow since its getting sucked up at the snorkel tube either way? I'm doing a maine overland comp in June and its dusty as all hell..

 

https://www.donaldson.com/en/engine/support/datalibrary/073668.pdf

max airflow:

7" = 170CFM
10"x3" = 320CFM
10"x3.75"= 330CFM

larger the bowl the larger the opening below the bowl where the air can come in...

whether or not 170CFM is adequate? not sure....but i think for our engines, you'd be fine...if you had a S/C i'd not mess around and get the larger...

 

another option, http://www.sy-klone.com/mm5/merchan...ode=SI&Product_Code=S9-SPECS&Category_Code=S9

 

or if silver is more your thing, https://www.allpartsstore.com/ItemL...n=&SelcModel=&SelcSectn=ACCS&SelcSubsc=ACCS09

also good source of reducers to fit the snorkel...

i like these, https://www.allpartsstore.com/ItemD...S09&SearchItem=&TextSearch=&ItemNumber=974035

could use with the sy-klone...a 4"-3.5" reducer

 

scratch that...the sy-klone has reducer kits already... http://www.sy-klone.com/mm5/merchan...de=SI&Product_Code=901K1&Category_Code=S9-PRC

 

I love the search button! I wasn't sure if anyone asked this before... had the same question.

Thanks guys I'll be getting the 10"x3"...

 

I am running the Donaldson Topspin H002437 self ejecting type precleaner.. It's the smaller model with a 3.03 ID. It fits just fine on a safari snorkel tube using a spectre coupler. Connects/Disconnects super quick using same hose clamp as the safari hood. This model is rated for 90-200cfm. According to Donaldson, these are conservative cfm ratings. Based on some calcs, I figured it would be perfect for my application. It will def spin while idling, and spinning good during normal cruisinng wheeling rpms. Sure, it might be a little restrictive at higher redline rpms, but I don't care since I don't run with it full time. I run the safari hood ram air 95% of the time, the topnspin is along for the ride just I case I need it! IMO this model covers the range of normal operating rpm better than the next size up. This thing works awesome at separating dirt, and I have not noticed a lack of power or any sign of restriction with it.

http://www.donaldson.com/en/engine/support/datalibrary/000207.pdf

BTW -Hard2Kill How did I know I'd find ur build here, looks great! Hope I can see it in person MOTL, fingers crossed!

 

Hey buddy thanks for the reply... I'm not on here very often anymore lol.. But I jc heck in now and again