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Anyone know of a company making snorkels for an 04 T1N?
i have only found them for NCV3 models...
i have only found them for NCV3 models...
A yellow label on the pipe saying "Desert Dust Filter" will help self-educate onlookers.When I explane this to the daily inquires it seems to make sense.
Since you brought it up...As you all can imagine,my van draws a lot of attention.It fascinates: me that ALL the comments about the snorkel are related to going thru deep water!!!
So here we go again
It is NOT about deep water crossing.The snorkel is used for drawing in cleaner air above the road(DIRT)surface.I was surprised myself as to how much crap the precleaner picks up just driving on paved roads.
When I explane this to the daily inquires it seems to make sense.I hope that it does the same here.
Tom
These are used on a lot of heavy equipmentSince you brought it up...
I can understand where it might pay for desert or other extreme conditions.
Yes it does.
How does the additional pressure drops of the extended pipe and pre-filter figure in to all this?
It hasn't (that I can tell)made any difference.The can on top is not really a filter.I creates a vortice that spins the air as it enters and troughs the heaver particles off to the side and are caught in the outer edge of the container.
Depending upon your annual mileage wouldn't more frequent OEM filter changes be just as effective and less costly?
Of course it would, I did it because I could and it looks really cool!With too much time on my hands,At least I did something really cool.
The inside of my filter outlet has remained pretty much white glove test clean when I've checked it.
Any noticeable effect on mileage given the additional wind resistance?
No
Interesting concept though. I believe I've seen it on some big rigs. vic
It does set you apart from the crowd. Looks very nice.Of course it would, I did it because I could and it looks really cool! With too much time on my hands,At least I did something really cool.
I have thought about that,But when they get close to the van and see the 4x4 badge--A yellow label on the pipe saying "Desert Dust Filter" will help self-educate onlookers.
--dick
(upon emerging on the far shore):Wouldn't you just love to see...
http://thestandardedition.com/2010/08/17/u-s-military-underwater-truck/Wouldn't you just love to see your Sprinter performing some deep water fording like this? Just make sure your ECU and TCU are waterproof...
Maybe not, on second thought.
Bruce
Well I still want one. I am using the HD factory air filter and always have lots of dirt in the bottom of my air box when I change it. Is it possible that your tubing company could punch another one out? And could you check with them for cost, then the cost to ship it to Vermont 05464?Here's motobueno's picture, and he added:
"The tubing Co. that did mine plotted it out and may still have the file.I have no idea how much they might charge for one more but I'm sure that any more than one-the price will go down."
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--dick