Does anyone use a snorkel?

[DustyLynnDunn]

I bought a 2014 JK a couple of months ago and slowly customizing it up. I'm thinking about adding a rugged ridge snorkel to it . 99.9999% of the time I do not need it and can go around, but what fun is going around. I've never had a snorkel on anything and have flooded out my pick up in the past. What are the disadvantage and what are the advantages to having a snorkel (besides being able to not flood out as easy)? Is there a fuel milage difference? Will it mean more air=more fuel=more fuel cans=shit it just got more expensive? Help ideas suggestions anything is appreciated.

[4.3LXJ]

Wayne, Cantab27 is the guy to ask. He has had one on an XJ and now on a TJ and does a lot of "swimming" as he calls it.

[perryXJ]

Used mine today (intentionally) here's the deal a snorkel is a whole lot cheaper than an engine

[DustyLynnDunn]

Point well made. Does it change the fuel milage any with the better air flow?

[perryXJ]

Not a daily driver so I don't know. I'm going to say no because the computer and sensors adjust accordingly to air fuel ratio. More air the computer is going to adjust with more fuel.

[perryXJ]

That's coming from experience with k&n filters

[cantab27]

yep what he said ...snorkel cheaper than a engine .........



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have a home made job on the tj ...takes the knocks so to speak .....as for fuel never bothered me as its a old v8 in it and still making the stuff.....bit more to throwing a snorkel on her and dropping into puddles......:D

[Philxj4L]

Have a Safari snorkel on mine for the past 3 years, and have had an 'extreme conditions' top fitted for a year. As said, no difference at all in MPG, the new top does howl like an induction kit under power due to the design. I'd rather have a snorkel fitted and not need it, than bein caught out and killing the engine. :)

[DustyLynnDunn]

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

[Metlic53]

Heres mine, i like that it gets true cold air. If i go deeper than my hood then i have alot more problems to deal with.

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/IMG_4095_zpsc42b1ac8.jpg (http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/metalic53/media/IMG_4095_zpsc42b1ac8.jpg.html)



http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/IMG_4094_zps1524a5bf.jpg (http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/metalic53/media/IMG_4094_zps1524a5bf.jpg.html)

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/IMG_4088_zps739919e8.jpg (http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/metalic53/media/IMG_4088_zps739919e8.jpg.html)

[cantab27]

yes I don't like to go over the hood either ........:rolleye0012::rolleye0012:



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:D:D

[Mudderoy]

I have one, hope I never have to use it. :P

[denverd1]

If swimming is your thing, are a few other things to keep an eye on. breather tubes for diffs and axle seals come to mind.

post pics of your rig

[07Negative]

[QUOTE=cantab27;195454]yes I don't like to go over the hood either ........:rolleye0012::rolleye0012:



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There's a better way of fishing you know?

[cantab27]

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[QUOTE=cantab27;195454]yes I don't like to go over the hood either ........:rolleye0012::rolleye0012:



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There's a better way of fishing you know?

not fishing ....washing the inside ......:D:D

[downsy]

They're also good for getting your intake up over the dusty air if you operate in dusty conditions all the time. Helps a bit.

[Mayooo]

I have a DIY cowl snorkel.. Have put myself into some crazy situations.. Glad I had one.
http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/99647911-DCAB-43BF-B456-A60E4C0AB110-1816-00000073206B2A0E_zpsc4013274.jpg (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/die2end/media/99647911-DCAB-43BF-B456-A60E4C0AB110-1816-00000073206B2A0E_zpsc4013274.jpg.html)

[downsy]

The cowling snorkel like above is what I'm probably going to end up using on my Jeep as well.