Homemade Jeep Snorkel w/pics - Page 4

jdarg · 06-11-2009, 01:04 PM

Dude that is the BEST looking do-it-yourself snorkel I've ever seen - NICE JOB!

jdarg · 06-11-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredcherokee

No b/c he will hook it below the air filter on the stock air box. what accumulates will drain out the box.

A snorkel with drain holes in the air box is completely useless if you think about it.

There's no way enough rain will get in there to hurt anything, whether its running down the road or parked. I've been running one for years and never had a problem. And I agree with the guy above who said it looks better than an ARB.

So have ya tested it out in a deep hole yet?

yamaguy01 · 06-11-2009, 01:21 PM

That is very professional looking work there. I've been wanting a snorkel for my YJ also but for one, the ARB one is WAY overpriced. Two, the 3" pipe would be too restricting for my engine since my MAF is about 5" and I'm running a short 4" tube to the filter. I don't want to choke the engine anymore than that. I'd love to build one of these but the ARB top diameter would be too small I think. Maybe I should do a dual intake set-up

Too bad no one makes a snorkel for a V8 swapped Jeep since it is a common thing to do.

Dave

Allen52105 · 06-11-2009, 01:26 PM

Are you worried about denting the exaust tube if you rub/hit a tree or something? I would imagine the arb plastic would bend back....but am not sure about that. yours looks clean though. I like the hood inlet

fyrdriver · 06-11-2009, 01:36 PM

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fyrdriver · 06-11-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yamaguy01

That is very professional looking work there. I've been wanting a snorkel for my YJ also but for one, the ARB one is WAY overpriced. Two, the 3" pipe would be too restricting for my engine since my MAF is about 5" and I'm running a short 4" tube to the filter. I don't want to choke the engine anymore than that. I'd love to build one of these but the ARB top diameter would be too small I think. Maybe I should do a dual intake set-up

Too bad no one makes a snorkel for a V8 swapped Jeep since it is a common thing to do.

Dave

ARB has a 3 and a 3.5" top. Any 4 or 6 cyl will be fine with a 3" intake, even mild V8's, but I figured if I ever get around to a V8 I could run one on the other side to match.

fyrdriver · 06-11-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Allen52105

Are you worried about denting the exaust tube if you rub/hit a tree or something? I would imagine the arb plastic would bend back....but am not sure about that. yours looks clean though. I like the hood inlet

You would be suprised how heavy the tubing is. Honestly I think if I hit something that hard it would shear the bolts holding it off first or bend the brackets. Where I ride thats not a problem either.

hevybluzer · 06-12-2009, 09:28 PM

Throw a patent on it and start making them! From the response you could probably sell alot of them.............

johnrezz · 06-13-2009, 11:47 AM

Great Job..... I have not been a big fan of snorkels but I really like the looks of this one....
Its always more fun to build your own.....

fyrdriver · 06-14-2009, 02:56 PM

OK, heres the update for those who were waiting to see the underhood connection.
Went to pepboys and got this 3" flexible intake tube (Spectre #8741), had a 90 degree gradual bend 2 inch ID PVC elbow. Cleaned up the edge on the elbow and siliconed it. It just barely fits into the stock airbox. The flex hose has a molded in 3" coupling and slips over the metal exhaust pipe perfectly. The other end I used silicone and a hose clamp to hold the end over the outside of the elbow.
I was going to run a hard line to the box, but it really needs a flexible connection for vibration. The airbox is designed to move so thats why I went this way.
Lastly, I plan on leaving the end at the exhaust pipe disconnected (because its very accessible)for normal driving and when I do plan to offroad it just hook it up.
Hopefully this helps!

**offroadterra** · 06-14-2009, 09:51 PM

That is just sweet! Looks like it was a factory option.. Great job!

**YJake** · 06-14-2009, 11:13 PM

Excellent write-up and pictures man, thanks a bunch!

tato1111 · 06-15-2009, 01:32 AM

How would you go about hooking up a snorkle if you had a carbed engine? I dont even have an air box.

And wont your distributer get wet and kill the engine before you could get vary deep?

**YJake** · 06-15-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tato1111

How would you go about hooking up a snorkle if you had a carbed engine? I dont even have an air box.

And wont your distributer get wet and kill the engine before you could get vary deep?

Personally I routed a hose from the breather of mine to the top of the firewall and put electro-grease on all of the plugs/connectors and regular lube grease on the base of each plug to slow the water down.

Fogrunner · 06-15-2009, 03:21 AM

That's a great job and write-up!! Very clean and professional looking.