Tacoma Snorkel - Test Fit

Here ya go

 

Has anyone mated this with a TRD CAI or any other CAI

 

i don't think you can, the snorkel in of itself is a CAI, so i don't think you need an aftermarket......

 

It feeds into the same location, should work fine. Maybe some light connection modification

 

I already have one I was just wondering if it would work so I don't have to get rid of it

cool I'm going to have to start looking into this more

 

There are under hood pics of how I have mine hooked up if you need them.

 

Cool. Although using a cai with a snorkel might f over your MAF sensor, but idk

 

That makes no logic. Besides the snorkel restricts airflow anyway

 

Depends on the snorkel. The modified arb ones do, but airflow snorkels are the same pipe diameter and Cfm as stock, if not better.

 

Incorrect, sir. Not this one. My gas mileage went up with the install of the airflow snorkel. Why? Smoother intake, big piping, and very little restriction. (Compared to what I had before).

 

^this

i went from volant CAI to stock to Airflow all within a week...

i saw my mpg go down switching back to stock and then back up with the Airflow.

1-2mpg gains from stock

 

Every time you introduce a bend in intake piping you create a turbulence point which causes a restriction. This is by far probably the least restrictive snorkel oit there and an awesome piece of kit i will eventually probably get... But my point is it can not overload the maf. Especially when a supercharger will be demanding way more air than n/a. Mpg has way too many factors to say anything. I fluctuate more than 3mpg difference between tanks. Depends on what roads, elevation, speed, and mostly that skinny pedal

 

i make my claim based on the same drive made 3 times down to co. springs from denver. one with each setup within that week.

 

I like snorkles.

 

Where can these be purchased? It looks like none or the vendors on Airflows website have them.

 

Few more weeks...Big factory move took longer than anticipated.

Shipment is en route to the dealer network next week.

Sorry for the delay.

 

I'll be placing an order for one of these in the next couple of months

 

Sub'd for future reference...

 

Be prepared to explain what it is, at least around here, apparently no one has seen National Geographics... Every frickin day.

 

I actually regret my Airflow Snorkel purchase. I don't mind the looks but the questions are ridiculous. "Can you go under water?" "Nice exhaust." Hasn't anyone seen Dante's Peak? Honostly, I did everything possible to make the plumbing water tight but with all of the seems and the rubber Ace hardware type hose that came with it, I just have no confidence to use it for a water crossing. I just lie to myself and tell myself I installed it to keep the dust out. For anyone looking to use this kit, use LOTS of RTV! I used blue Permatex. Also, if you are a 4cyl, you may need to cut a support bracket inside the fender. I opted to heat the 45 degree outlet with a heat gun and molded it around the bracket. The reduction in size will make no difference on a N/A 4cyl motor. I spoke with some one at Expeditioneers and asked why the plumbing was not fully molded polymer or silicone and I was told it was to keep cost down. I believe a piece of kit like a snorkel should not be cost driven. I'd pay the extra $100.00 for a something I have confidence in.

Sorry for the rant.