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[CLOSED] Airflow Snorkel Group Buy #2

Discussion in 'Closed Group Buys' started by mahaloTaco, Aug 5, 2016.

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  1. Mar 13, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    Maybe turn it 60 or 45 degrees? Better then turning it around completely since Airflow says that's a big no no.
     
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    ARB?
     
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    Can't argue with that rationale :D
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    :notsure: it was from a fj forum picture.
     
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    I wonder how an ARB type would do on these. I like the looks more and the Chinese version on eBay is a little bigger than ARB, so not much surface area lost.
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    I probably could have answered my own question. Yes, ARB :D
     
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    Well, this week is not going to be as nice as I'd hoped it would be (only 5*C) but I want to get this damn thing installed. Plus I can't wait to see the look on my wife's face.....she's been pretending it doesn't exist and won't acknowledge when I talk about it. hehe.
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2017 at 5:00 AM
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    Last winter I noticed that the slits in the top hat will freeze up and the space between the snorkel and top hat will start to fill. I just kept a screw driver handy and would pop the top hat every now and then to knock out build up. on the plus side it gave a good visual for how the rain is suppose to clear thru the slits and not get sucked into snorkel.
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2017 at 6:02 AM
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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.

    :worthless:
     
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    At WOT it is a bit quieter, but not too much quieter. Basically sounds just Ike I described earlier. That drone isn't as bad.
     
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    Gotcha :thumbsup:
     
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    This is what I have sort for to fit a AFE stage 2. I haven't have time to do the install yet.20170320_172607.jpg 20170320_172601.jpg 20170320_172555.jpg
     
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    Is that PVC pipe? If so, you might have issues with fitment from intake to the snorkel. I used the black dryer hose that came with it. It allowed for some bending around the fender. I'll switch to a silicone hose later.

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    I am hoping I could pushow the elbow as much in as possible and hope it work
     
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    I know it was asked before but since I'm currently installing my snorkel are you guys sealing the drain holes in the air box and intake tube?
     
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    I did. The rubber plug fell out somewhere. I used some tape and cardboard then filled it with JB weld. Then hit it with rustoleums version of flex seal
     
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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.
    i didn't. if water is that deep in the engine bay, i'll have other problems anyway.
     
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    Well glad that is done....how is everyone attaching the snorkel head? ie. Are you using one or all three screws to help secure the head? Thanks
     
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    I used 1 screw.
     
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    No, I didn't. If you seal them rain/snow that gets in your snorkel won't have a way out.

    I haven't used any screws on mine, at least no yet.
     
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