Tim4x4
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Barbados, Do not fit a snorkel for looks if you need one then fit one but for looks never. You of all people should know that it will affect performance by adding to the length of your inlet tract. There will not be any ram effect well maybe but you will have to be at high speed in excess of what the vehicle is capable of. A snorkel is a tool not an appendage.
Well said Tim.
Barbados do you want it for practical or styling purposes? Your origina postl does not make this clear.
Unless with your past experience you can work out the diameter needed so as not to effect performance.
jaygti
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I had one on my first defender, but decided not to put one on my Td5, because firstly I would encourage me go places I don't want to go to. Secondly as it's a td5 I would still have to sort out waterproofing the ecu anyway.
I'm still tempted to put one on for looks though.
I'm still tempted to put one on for looks though.
Barbados
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Tim, it is more of a practical purpose. I removed the heater matrix and would like to change the location and style of the air box by placing it closer to the air inlet from the snorkel and away from heat. I can make an effective heat sheld with the added room for the air filter box.
The air box and air intake on the 200tdi has long air ducting routes and many bends, I am trying to shorten and straighten that out. I have sketched the route and included is a bigger intercooler.
The vehicle and I will be part of the hurricane and disaster relief volunteer team, Roving Response, so keeping water out is also part of the plan.
Thanks for the replies mates.
Cheers.
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Barbados
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He's already said he wants it for practicality but looks will be a bonus.
Fit one mate, can't do any harm as they come in handy and look cracking
Thanks for picking that up and pointing that out.
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Barbados
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Jackstaff, I have drawn up a sketch of routing, pipe sizes and heat shielding.
Thanks Mate.
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KillaJoules
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There was a discussion on Defender2 forum where some of the tuning bods were measuring how much power you lost by adding a snorkel.
They sap a measurable number of GeeGees.
That said I have one on mine, but only as it was on when I bougth it. (or should that be brought re another current thread)
BEWARE however the evil insurance companies. When I spoke to some of the idiot companies such as Admiral, Swinton and Direct Line and mentioned the LR standard exuipment mods on my TD5 when I got to the snorkel they all balked. The line was "But that means you may off road if !!!"
What part of LAND ROVER DEFENDER don't they understand FFS!
They sap a measurable number of GeeGees.
That said I have one on mine, but only as it was on when I bougth it. (or should that be brought re another current thread
)BEWARE however the evil insurance companies. When I spoke to some of the idiot companies such as Admiral, Swinton and Direct Line and mentioned the LR standard exuipment mods on my TD5 when I got to the snorkel they all balked. The line was "But that means you may off road if !!!"
What part of LAND ROVER DEFENDER don't they understand FFS!
KillaJoules
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Barbados
Active Member
There was a discussion on Defender2 forum where some of the tuning bods were measuring how much power you lost by adding a snorkel.
They sap a measurable number of GeeGees.
That said I have one on mine, but only as it was on when I bougth it. (or should that be brought re another current thread
BEWARE however the evil insurance companies. When I spoke to some of the idiot companies such as Admiral, Swinton and Direct Line and mentioned the LR standard exuipment mods on my TD5 when I got to the snorkel they all balked. The line was "But that means you may off road if !!!"
What part of LAND ROVER DEFENDER don't they understand FFS!
Airflow loss is one aspect of reducing HP but temperature of the air plays a more important role too. I am trying to address both by doing this.
I am in Barbados now, insurance not that sticky about mods.
very nice looking Landy BTW, love the look and color.
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Barbados
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KillaJoules
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Excellent
They are also useful in hot climates for reducing dust intake into the air filter.
Mmmm Barbados, would love to visit.
They are also useful in hot climates for reducing dust intake into the air filter.
Mmmm Barbados, would love to visit.
If you are driving a bunch of dirt,gravel roads or in a dusty condition it is a must
