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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 at 12:42 PM
    eon_blue

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    ARB/Safari has an article on their site about how doing that at speeds over 40mph hinders proper airflow to the engine, something about the vacuum being created from the pull from the engine and the head facing opposite of the airflow. I'll see if I can find it. They only recommend doing that if you're traveling slow on a trail and want to avoid things going right into the intake

    edit - found one article on it

    https://northamericanexpeditions.com/2018/03/01/snorkel-air-rams-proper-facing/

    ARB suggests doing it in snow since the snow buildup on the face of it can become a problem when it faces forward, but speeds over 45 mph it should stay forward
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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    I think it’s been decided that snorkels are more looks with little gain.


    Mine will probably get ripped off this winter Anyang
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    That time I destroyed my fender on the trail I was very fortunate it didn't happen on the side with the snorkel on it, lol. That would have been way uglier (goodbye A pillar)
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Thanks
    It had a gasket and it was on there for a while so most definitely the original.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    As someone who used to be a dealer technician it is true if timing belts go they can damage certain engine components, maybe not on this particular engine. Doing a tb as a preventative maintenance is a good way of making sure your engine lasts. Also it’s not always about trying to scare someone into buying a service or repair but covering ourselves just in case something does happen.
     
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    Which bulb you going with? You already done the 'big 3 upgrade'?
     
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    Holy sheet what a boss. Diesel engines definitely have their advantages
     
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    Big 3? No, several years ago I performed the "Ultimate Headlight Upgrade" with the Susquehanna Motorsports: HL282S SMS Upgrade Headlamp Harness for Switched Ground Vehicles and went through four Osram H4 12V Hyper Bulb 85/80W bulbs over 25k miles. Since those bulbs are now discontinued, I am replacing them with the 90/100W mentioned in the thread.
     
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    My biggest concern when installing mine was how it might effect overall performance with the supercharger, there was some debate as to whether or not the snorkel would restrict the airflow needed especially at wide open throttle. But tbh I haven't noticed a difference either way, it pulls just the same with the snorkel as it did without one. And as a plus, I've noticed that my intake temps stay down more than just a few degrees overall which is good (cooler air from directly outside instead of the wheel well near the engine).
     
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    Took the donkeys to check the trail cameras
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  11. Aug 14, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Snorkels are dumb and look stupid. Another fad of the overland community. Change my mind.
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    Your not wrong. All the overlanders are totally doing more than bolt on shit. Their real fabricators now.
     
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  14. Aug 14, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    I was glad I had a snorkel when it started raining today, I was worried about getting water in my intake
     
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    Because water being forced down a tube into your filter and intake is better than having it in an engine bay in a box sealed from the environment
     
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    What if it’s raining when your going through a pond that’s above your hood? It’s like a double standard, needs to be under the hood out of the rain but can’t be. That’s why I just stay out of ponds in my truck, that’s what I use the boat for.
     
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    Correct
     
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    Grammar is overrated. Change my mind.
     
  19. Aug 14, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    Mmmm, I had to drill to install this
     
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    Started building a front receiver today. Hope to have it finished in the morning and off to powdercoat. The tab on the end is for my winch plug.

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