K5 Snorkel

[wicked_k5]

Does anyone know of a company that makes a snorkel kit for a K5? /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif <font color="green"> </font>

 

[unick]

nobody makes one for a K5. Someone said that ARB makes one for a FJ40 that fits great on a K5.

nick

 

[expeditiontruck]

I hear that a snorkel to Toyota Landcruiser FJ80 will fit better than that FJ40. What I now it's a Fj80 snorkel on that suburban in the movie Dantes Peak.

 

[skratch]

Yeah Safari Snorkle a division of ARB makes them, and the one for the FJ80 is almost a perfect fit.

But PVC is starting to sound better (cheaper)

 

[mogas]

look here: http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/176055/1
maybe that will help. Be prepared though the Toyota FJ80 kits are expensive but high quality. If you want pics of the kit on Land cruisers let me know, I have some friends that have them.

 

[mogas]

Here are some other sites that are the kit that you can use on our vehicles with modifications. /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif
http://arbusa.com/
http://home.off-road.com/~cruiserhead/snorkel/snorkel.html
http://www.geocities.com/george_tlc/snorkel.html

 

[91GMCSuburban]

Who carries the ARB snorkels?

 

[mogas]

They are actually Safari snorkels distributed by ARB USA but here is a place that sells them.
http://www.4by4connection.com/snorkels2.html

 

[boggerless]

i'm gonna get one,fj 80 eh. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gifto /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gif

 

[DwarF]

This gets as much air flow as through the grill? Seems more restricted, but maybe just a visual effect.

 

[Z3PR]

I like the idea of the cooler air from outside. Under hood temps can get alittle high. The abilty to cross deep water is a big plus for me.

 

[mogas]

The primary use, of course, is to ford water but, a really nice thing is that they help keep dust out of your air filter. I guess that when you are truckin' along most dust in the air is about 3-5 feet from the ground.

 

[91GMCSuburban]

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This gets as much air flow as through the grill? Seems more restricted, but maybe just a visual effect.

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Yes, but the important thing here is the fact that it is cooler air, not to mention cleaner.

 

[DwarF]

Seems like I would catch it on every passing branch in the world!

And, if your tailpipes aren't that high, you can really only go forward though water eh? Computer equipment?

 

[BlazerGuy]

There's so much stuff in addition to a snorkel for waterproofing, it'd take a few threads to cover it all...

 

[Roshambo]

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There's so much stuff in addition to a snorkel for waterproofing, it'd take a few threads to cover it all...

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Well, I would be interested in reading all I could. Where should I go to read up? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BlazerGuy]

Here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DwarF]

How about this snorkel on a turbo'ed 6.5L diesel? I can't think of why it would matter, just thought I would ask before dropping the $$$

 

[rugger03]

I would worry about the size of the intake tube, your going to need to make sure your getting enough air in to feed the engine. I was going to look into it myself for the same reason, but havent had the time yet.

Cheers, rugger

 

[chevyman562]

And, if your tailpipes aren't that high, you can really only go forward though water eh? Computer equipment?

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I was once told that as long as your car didn't stall, having your tailpipes under whater wouldn't mater. I don't know if it's true.