SS snorkel for GQ patrol

[twisty]

What are you thinking???

Well, as Glort points out above (thanks again), ram air and rain water issues aren't really important in a Patrol. If we wanted to got fast there are more suitable vehicles. So it's about not drowning (in a river) and cleaner air (in the dust). I'm yet to be convinced that exposing the inlet via a snorkel is any better at dust protection than the concealed inlet behind the guard.

So that leaves drowning. It's called a "snorkel" for a reason and the inlet only needs to be high and have a similar surface area as the factory piping in the guard. For example, the pipe up the windscreen could be simply capped (flat or round) and slots cut out in the pipe (as long as the cutout surface area was greater than 3"). You could also leave the pipe open with a 90 degree bend. Just make sure birds can't nest in it.

Still thinking

[BigGQWesty]

Thanks for that info..

I honestly didn't think the forward facing snorkel added any bennifit to the 'forced air' or 'ram pressure' as some call it..

My only intensions were to get some good cleaner air and bypass the pre cleaner.. I hope I can open up the system a little and allow the engine to breathe a little.. It's getting on in age and is getting a little tired so I think any help it gets is a bonus..

And good thinking twisty.. Couldnt agree more.. I may have a design you may like...

I'm getting giddy.. Hopefully I can start tonight...

Edited May 28, 2012 by BigGQWesty