snorkel????
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snorkel????
hi guys, i have a 79 f250 with a 400ci engine. i see people in magazines make homemade snorkel for there trucks. has anyone in here made one for their truck? if so can u tell me how? how would connect and waterproof a pipe to the carb?? thanx
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snorkel????
I think the easiest way is to use an enclosed air filter (something along the lines of the stock unit), since this already has the projection coming out of it. Then just hook up some of that flexible hosing to it...I've seen it done anywhere from zip ties to duct tape. It think I'd use duct tape AND zip ties 
If you can work sheet metal I'd be tempted to make something trick that way, but you'd still end up using that flexible hosing. I don't run a snorkel, but do use an oiled pre-cleaner. That with the K&N does a fine job of keeping the water out.
If you can work sheet metal I'd be tempted to make something trick that way, but you'd still end up using that flexible hosing. I don't run a snorkel, but do use an oiled pre-cleaner. That with the K&N does a fine job of keeping the water out.
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Or there's always the redneck dryer hose trick. 
I was having a lot of trouble with water and mud getting into my intake so I'm trying a new cowl induction setup. But if I were to do it again I'd be tempted to build a shroud that goes straight into the firewall and sucks air through the cab so it will never take in water . . . unless of course you're under water . . . in which case you're screwed anyway. 
I was having a lot of trouble with water and mud getting into my intake so I'm trying a new cowl induction setup. But if I were to do it again I'd be tempted to build a shroud that goes straight into the firewall and sucks air through the cab so it will never take in water . . . unless of course you're under water . . . in which case you're screwed anyway.
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Originally Posted by ivanribic
... plus I'm strung out again for the shoulder. AND I got my old POS computer to work at work . . . woohoo!
AND I got my old POS computer to work at work . . . woohoo!
Frankly, I noticed it slow down in here when you couldn't get on at work. Quite the drag. I mean, what are you supposed to do, work!?
Shoulder huh? Sure its not carpal tunnel from surfing da ****?
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And for those of you who actually care about this post or it's question try this link it is a cool way to hook one up.
http://www.ramairbox.com/home_page.html
http://www.ramairbox.com/home_page.html
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here is some good redneck snorkel tech courtesy of my buddies over on the blacklist wheeler's homepage..
http://home.comcast.net/~firezap1/snotsnorkle.htm
not too useful for us carb guys, but good for FI.
pro- FYI, buzz is now an x-member of the BLWA.
http://home.comcast.net/~firezap1/snotsnorkle.htm
not too useful for us carb guys, but good for FI.
pro- FYI, buzz is now an x-member of the BLWA.
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Yeah you candyassmofo! That's like a thieven' killin' hater getting kicked out of the hood!!! I can't believe it.
That snorkle write up is pretty cool! The one cool thing about going that way is you could drive with water up to your neck and not choke out. I've always wanted to be able to do that . . . replace my tail gate with a Pro-Runner net and see if I catch any fish when I come out of the water.
That snorkle write up is pretty cool! The one cool thing about going that way is you could drive with water up to your neck and not choke out. I've always wanted to be able to do that . . . replace my tail gate with a Pro-Runner net and see if I catch any fish when I come out of the water.
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I think that ram air box would be better suited to a pair of turbos. Then, from the turbos you can just run your PVC intake pipe where ever you like! Even inside the cab. If you like the windows sucking in when you romp on it, that is!