Snorkel, anyone? [Merged]

[Ungas]

Unags,

bosing ano ride?
yon kinabitan mo ng snorkel saan and magkano

thanks in advance

jake::: Nissan Safari 1997 model po yung kinabitan, mas nakamura po ng konti sa Airtec Snorkels locally distributed by Armark. Price is posted by Sir Freeman on upper page of this thread. :D

[pajerokid]

ungas::: pare di pa ako decided. Sumpungin kase taste ko e :D minsan gusto ko minsan hindi :D

[Ungas]

PWEDE!!! sir UNGAS patingin sa 24th
ano pinakabit mo yung safari (dapat lang para terno) o yung airtek???

talaga bang malaki diff ng meron snorkel?

Opo sir pwedeng pwede! Kaso di po terno yung brand name sa sasakyan ko. :? Meron pong power difference, but not that much. (imagine giving the engine full air without any obstructions) :D Napansin ko nawala yung tope ng makina pag nag sudden acceleration. Lakas pala himugop ng hangin nung makina. :idea:

PS. Very informative yang post nyo. :D

[Freeman]

Re - Kimpoy's Snorkel FAQ -
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I've been telling many guys before that turning the snorkel head back to avoid rain intake is a waste of time. My Aussie supplier actually laughed when he saw one here in Manila. Aside from the snorkel heads drip vents, the air cleaner housing should also have a water separator. My supplier also adds that a minute amount of moisture in the intake is actually beneficial.

Ungas :
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Glad your appreciating the other benefits a snorkel gives to the vehicle.


To the poster who said he can't decide on a snorkel because sometimes he likes the look, other times no.
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Well when you finally realize that function outweighs form, you are on your way to being a true 4 wheeler!

Happy trails fellas!

[Olive Drab]

Ungas,
the feeling is mutual. except that i have lesser budget to work on.

[OTEP]

Freeman,

If ever I have a snorkel on my truck, I think I would still make turn the head to face backward. It's not rain I'm afraid of. It's getting the plastic "mesh" of the snorkel intake head bashed by some low branches or trees. Dami ko kasi nababasa sa foreign forums about snorkel heads na natutusok ng branches and stuff while wheeling. Aray ko po!

[pajerokid]

pucha tinamaan ata ako dun sa post ni freeman a! hehehehe :mrgreen: Libre mo snorkel ko ikakabit ko! hehehe :lol: Part of my indecision comes from the financial aspect of things. peace 8)

[Ungas]

Ungas,
the feeling is mutual. except that i have lesser budget to work on.

Olive Drab::: Same here, just have a positive thinking kakayanin makaipon lahat. :D Medyo matagal ko po talaga pinag ipunan pati yung pang suspension setup ko. Wala pa nga akong Safari nun naghahanda na ko pang upgrade, hehehe. Talk about future plans, they are at a snail pace, but its worth the wait! Its the excitement and fullfillment to see your passion slowly coming into reality. :D

[Freeman]

pucha tinamaan ata ako dun sa post ni freeman a! hehehehe :mrgreen: Libre mo snorkel ko ikakabit ko! hehehe :lol: Part of my indecision comes from the financial aspect of things. peace 8)

Sorry - just couldn't remember your handle, no free snorkel.

Well I hope heaps of cash come your way.

Peace - no intention to ruffle anyone's feather, just stating my opinion.

[Freeman]

Freeman,

If ever I have a snorkel on my truck, I think I would still make turn the head to face backward. It's not rain I'm afraid of. It's getting the plastic "mesh" of the snorkel intake head bashed by some low branches or trees. Dami ko kasi nababasa sa foreign forums about snorkel heads na natutusok ng branches and stuff while wheeling. Aray ko po!

Well we discussed this in the other board months ago. I still find it incredible that there are low lying tree branches low enough to skewer a snorkel head on your route to school. But I will take your word for it.

The inverted head will produce NO ram air effect.

I have personally seen hardcore offroaders from Australia & SE Asia actually fashion their snorkels out of steel to resist branch impact, and yes depending on the terrain and foliage, some reverse the snorkel head.

[OTEP]

Freeman,

Gusto ko na nga maglabas ng chainsaw at putulin ang mga puno dito sa amin. Hehehe. Minsan itinatawag ko na lang sa Meralco. Sinasabi ko tumatama sa kawad para sila na lang ang pumunta at pumuto. Hahahaha.

Yung antenna ko maka-ilang beses na montik madali ng mga iyan. Buti na lang flexible.

When I went to Batangas to attend a funeral sa isa sa mga bukid grabe ang sikip ng daan. The trees were once again playing with my antenna. Buti na lang may half-height switch. Some brancehe even hit my A-pillar. Buti na lang makapal ang dahon. No damage! :mrgreen:

[Freeman]

Freeman,

Gusto ko na nga maglabas ng chainsaw at putulin ang mga puno dito sa amin. Hehehe. Minsan itinatawag ko na lang sa Meralco. Sinasabi ko tumatama sa kawad para sila na lang ang pumunta at pumuto. Hahahaha.

Yung antenna ko maka-ilang beses na montik madali ng mga iyan. Buti na lang flexible.

When I went to Batangas to attend a funeral sa isa sa mga bukid grabe ang sikip ng daan. The trees were once again playing with my antenna. Buti na lang may half-height switch. Some brancehe even hit my A-pillar. Buti na lang makapal ang dahon. No damage! :mrgreen:

Otep,

We've got a chainsaw, let me know when you want to cut those buggers! Or pwedeng pagtiyagaan ng itak! Or i-winch nalang natin yung buong puno pabagsak!

Happy trails!

Freeman

[ARB]

freeman, what brand of snorkels do you sell?

[ARB]

freeman, what brand of snorkels do you sell?

[Freeman]

Airtec by TJM

[wildthing]

These snorkels of the offroaders in chile look like bent metal pipes. It look tough and I suppose cheap enough din and very functional:

http://www.via4x4.cl/3enc/imagepages/3enc175.html

http://www.via4x4.cl/3enc/imagepages/3enc257.html

[kimpOy]

sir wildthing
mukhang same material from his rollbar eh

teka apat ang gulong sa likod o!!!
6x6 na ang tawag diyan he..he

OT sir san ka sa pampanga???

[wildthing]

AC, quing diamond subd. Oo nga, parang roll bars materials.

[oknamlarry]

I am entertaining the idea of installing a snorkel on my 95 safari patrol.
I have a limited idea/knowledge of what is a snorkel for. I only know it as useful in river crossing. What else will I benefit from installing this device?
More importantly, what is the lowest market price for such and where can I have it installed? Is there any shop which fabricates snorkels other than those with brand names?

[ECG]

it also protects your vehicle from the hazards of dust plus it can give you the ram effect. fabricated snorkels made of fiberglass usually costs around P2,500.