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Snorkel

Post by ferris » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:38 pm

Hello again,

Im planning on making a snorkel for my sj. Just wondering whats the best type of pipe to use? and wheres the best place to get hold of it??

Also what the deal with the pipe that go's from the exhaust manifold to the air filter, can i just get rid of this??
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Re: Snorkel

Post by Henry » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:45 pm

Use metal pipe if you can. Wont smash on trees then.

Yes scrap that, it just feeds warm air to the filter to aid cold starting... when the exhaust is cold? :roll: :lol:


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Re: Snorkel

Post by ferris » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:36 pm

Cheers Henry. I'l have a look down b+q see if they have got anything suitable.

Yeah, il get rid of that pipe at the weekend. I thought it looked a bit useless.
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Re: Snorkel

Post by lordyharmerz » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:45 pm

I have used 2" black flexi duct and standard 90angle drainpipe fittings, may not be pretty but quite strong,

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Re: Snorkel

Post by Henry » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:57 pm

Mine made from steel tube.

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Re: Snorkel

Post by carnut » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:21 am

check this out,, its strong and flexable enougth,, plus it is induction hose.. they also sell various bends and fixings..
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