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Snorkel alternatives?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Dec 12, 2017.

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  1. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    You'll have to go through my dumpster then :rofl:

    Frankensnorkel is all bolted up for real. Just have to finish the piping run inside the fender.
    The top "ram scoop" is from a landcruiser snorkel, the mid/lower section is from a Prado 150 kit.
    After I tightened up the bolts from the inside fender the base contoured much better.
    For all the naysayers..:luvya:

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    Hood all they way up. Had to move the ditch light over ~1/2". Clears perfect
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    Since I didn't want to drill into the A-pillar(in case this didn't work out) I made a bracket going to my rack with a rubber isolater
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    Side

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    The only fitment that I'm not too fond about is the bottom-rear section. You can see about ~3/4" gap. But you have to get down and look from below to see it.
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    But all in all, I'm stoked!
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  2. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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  3. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    Every time I see a snorkel it reminds me of a backpack leaf blower.
    Husqvarna-150BT-Backpack-Blower-In-Use.jpg
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    Maybe I missed it but how did you join them all together? Looks great man.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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  6. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    The 2 different snorkels were very close in diameter/shape. . I used a head gun on the upper ram intake and heated the ABS until it was soft, then slipped it over the midsection and put a clap around the perimeter so it was the exact shape. After, I used RTV inside the lip for a deal and put nut/bolt to hold it together on the inside. :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    Bravo Sir!!! That looks fantastic, I’d buy a MESOSnorkle for sure!!
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    nice job.
     
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    Nicely done. It came together nicely
     
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    Looks awesome man!!! @mesojdm I volunteer as tribute to be the first prototype to hit the market... discounted of course!!! I'll push the shit outta this man...
     
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    I'm stoked for you too! I was gonna sell my stock intake but keeping to eventually put in a snorkel now
     
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    great work as usual , looks amazing , how is there no seems to be seen , did you melt it together smooth like that?
     
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    That looks SO much better than the bloated ARB snorkel. Well done sir!
     
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    U NO LIKE??!
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    Ewww
     
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    :rofl:

    I saw an ARB in person, and soo glad I made a DIY. The thing is obnoxious and the scoop looks like a forward facing super blow dryer.

    But.. I can't stop here. How about a custom designed laser aluminum grill to match the rest:bananadance:
    Sorry for the potato pic..and don't worry It's getting powdercoated.
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    It looks like its blocking at least part of one of the roof rack lights!
     
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