cowl snorkel

nine6sploder · 11-17-2011, 07:36 PM

OK i know A LOT of people on here have snorkels and have seen them all types of ways but i have only seen one maybe two write ups on snorkels. They seem to be for people that use their rig for off-roading only OR don't really care about looks. I want mine to be very functional yet not look like i just spent $100 on duct tape and "afroengineered" a pipe. So I'm going to attempt to do a simple write up probably Sunday? after i do my install. I bought my materials today and yes maybe i did only spend $17 tax and all but i plan to make it look somewhat presentable or hide the ugly for the most part ha-ha. I'm not trying to offend anyone, everyone that has a snorkel I've seen has given me an idea or two and i admire people doing there own thing. This is just my version and open for criticism.

BTW I'm open to suggestions...problems need to be avoided we're going out sat. and i need it ready haha

*snoranger* · 11-17-2011, 07:42 PM

Mine has NO duct tape and cost a LOT less then $100.

As far as suggestions, i used this pipe hanger from Homedepot to hold the top. Its screwed into the A-pillar inside the door jam, hidden behind the weatherstripping.

nine6sploder · 11-17-2011, 07:45 PM

that looks good but im not planning on taking mine all the way up...i just read my post its sounds a little duechebagish! i apologize ha hard to get across what im trying to say. mine is just going to the cowl...any deeper then i dont need to be there

nine6sploder · 11-17-2011, 07:59 PM

my actual concern is pipe size no pun intended... i chose 2inch but thinking it maybe to small but then again three inch might be too big the only writeup for a cowl induction was off Ranger station the guy used dryer pipe i think nd it was in diff. sizes such as 2 3/8 or some craziness like that unless im overlooking something on here?

nine6sploder · 11-19-2011, 11:16 PM

OK so i made mine needless to say in a quick hurry and it turned out PERFECT in workin aspect.

its simple doesn't show and it works for what i do i burried it in a hole got stuck nd almost flipped but DIDNT suck water. had the ultimate test for it tonight and passed my expectations. im getting a real snorkel soon but this is just to get me by.

TyHarris · 03-25-2012, 10:39 PM

did you have to mess with those structural pieces in there at all? did you have to bend your body panel to make it fit inside? can you show a picture of it with the body panel back on? sorry for the question bomb but i wana get this done so i can go back to a new spot we found. im thinkin of doin almost exactly what you did except usen a hole saw to cut a hole in the ac cowling (right next to where your piping stopped) and usen one more joint to intake from there.

**FROADER** · 03-26-2012, 12:27 AM

Not exaclty cowl, but not pillar either.

TyHarris · 03-26-2012, 03:28 PM

scoop induction. i can dig it man. is it just one of those stick on scoops turned backwards and hosed through the hood?

**FROADER** · 03-26-2012, 03:34 PM

It's not mine, but you got it. I want to say it's some cheap scoop off ebay as well. The tube is flexible RV poop pipe.

*albi1cnobi1* · 03-26-2012, 04:57 PM

Here's mine. 1st pic shows the snorkel extended full length for off roading. 2nd pic shows it set up for everyday use. The other 2 are just a different view and a close up of where it exits the fender.

If I get a chance I'll get a couple of pics of the air box setup.

TyHarris · 04-02-2012, 08:12 AM

ive decided to go yet another way now. cylindrical pre-cleaner with a pre-screen, intake pipe goes strait down to where most folks drill their snorkel hole then an air box set up.
think of the desert storm era Humvees. kinda like that.

TyHarris · 04-05-2012, 06:30 AM

last night i finished my temporary cowl snorkel that ima need for the weekend ima take pictures of it later went strait through the engine bay. looks cool, discreet, and a lot easier to keep an eye on for malfunction than one that runs through the side.

O.G. · 04-08-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nine6sploder

OK so i made mine needless to say in a quick hurry and it turned out PERFECT in workin aspect.

its simple doesn't show and it works for what i do i burried it in a hole got stuck nd almost flipped but DIDNT suck water. had the ultimate test for it tonight and passed my expectations. im getting a real snorkel soon but this is just to get me by.

Why don't you brace it a little better and run it like it is? I like homebrew stuff.

O.G. · 04-08-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROADER

Not exaclty cowl, but not pillar either.

I like this one too. Where did you get the hood intake part?

TyHarris · 04-11-2012, 02:57 PM

you can get it from any aftermarket part store or auto zone in the united states

11-17-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
nine6sploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Dunbar, WV 1996 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	cowl snorkel OK i know A LOT of people on here have snorkels and have seen them all types of ways but i have only seen one maybe two write ups on snorkels. They seem to be for people that use their rig for off-roading only OR don't really care about looks. I want mine to be very functional yet not look like i just spent $100 on duct tape and "afroengineered" a pipe. So I'm going to attempt to do a simple write up probably Sunday? after i do my install. I bought my materials today and yes maybe i did only spend $17 tax and all but i plan to make it look somewhat presentable or hide the ugly for the most part ha-ha. I'm not trying to offend anyone, everyone that has a snorkel I've seen has given me an idea or two and i admire people doing there own thing. This is just my version and open for criticism. BTW I'm open to suggestions...problems need to be avoided we're going out sat. and i need it ready haha

11-17-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
snoranger Elite Explorer Jackson, NJ 94 limited on 35's Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,111 Vehicle Specs	Mine has NO duct tape and cost a LOT less then $100. As far as suggestions, i used this pipe hanger from Homedepot to hold the top. Its screwed into the A-pillar inside the door jam, hidden behind the weatherstripping. __________________ 94 limited: 4.0l, 5spd swap, 6" skyjacker lift, 35x14.5 thornturds, 4.56s. 5.0 swap started (94 cobra 5.0, zf 5spd, np205) 95 xlt: stockish (SOHC swap, 30,000miles and I blew up the 3rd 4r55e...now collecting parts for a Cummins swap.) Cummins 4BT swap thread Ranger bed trailer build

03-25-2012, 10:39 PM	#6
TyHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, North Carolina 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 98 Vehicle Specs	did you have to mess with those structural pieces in there at all? did you have to bend your body panel to make it fit inside? can you show a picture of it with the body panel back on? sorry for the question bomb but i wana get this done so i can go back to a new spot we found. im thinkin of doin almost exactly what you did except usen a hole saw to cut a hole in the ac cowling (right next to where your piping stopped) and usen one more joint to intake from there. __________________ 4" Lifted 97' Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4x4 AUX lights, Full skid plates/Undercarriage armor, Striped trim, CB radio, 102" whip antenna w/ American flag, Chains, Straps, Mounted 2 ton come-along, 2" Copperhead lift shackles, Rancho RS5000 shocks, 31x10.5x15 grabber AT2s, 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers, dual-cowl snorkels, Single high-flow cat, Flowmaster 10 series duel exhaust Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - CB channel 22 - callsign: BAD-KARMA

03-26-2012, 12:27 AM	#7
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	Not exaclty cowl, but not pillar either. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

03-26-2012, 03:28 PM	#8
TyHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, North Carolina 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 98 Vehicle Specs	scoop induction. i can dig it man. is it just one of those stick on scoops turned backwards and hosed through the hood? __________________ 4" Lifted 97' Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4x4 AUX lights, Full skid plates/Undercarriage armor, Striped trim, CB radio, 102" whip antenna w/ American flag, Chains, Straps, Mounted 2 ton come-along, 2" Copperhead lift shackles, Rancho RS5000 shocks, 31x10.5x15 grabber AT2s, 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers, dual-cowl snorkels, Single high-flow cat, Flowmaster 10 series duel exhaust Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - CB channel 22 - callsign: BAD-KARMA

11-17-2011, 07:45 PM	#3
nine6sploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Dunbar, WV 1996 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	that looks good but im not planning on taking mine all the way up...i just read my post its sounds a little duechebagish! i apologize ha hard to get across what im trying to say. mine is just going to the cowl...any deeper then i dont need to be there

11-17-2011, 07:59 PM	#4
nine6sploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Dunbar, WV 1996 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	my actual concern is pipe size no pun intended... i chose 2inch but thinking it maybe to small but then again three inch might be too big the only writeup for a cowl induction was off Ranger station the guy used dryer pipe i think nd it was in diff. sizes such as 2 3/8 or some craziness like that unless im overlooking something on here?

11-19-2011, 11:16 PM	#5
nine6sploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Dunbar, WV 1996 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	OK so i made mine needless to say in a quick hurry and it turned out PERFECT in workin aspect. its simple doesn't show and it works for what i do i burried it in a hole got stuck nd almost flipped but DIDNT suck water. had the ultimate test for it tonight and passed my expectations. im getting a real snorkel soon but this is just to get me by.

03-26-2012, 03:34 PM	#9
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	It's not mine, but you got it. I want to say it's some cheap scoop off ebay as well. The tube is flexible RV poop pipe. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

03-26-2012, 04:57 PM	#10
albi1cnobi1 Elite Mountaineer South Jersey 99 Mountaineer V6 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,237 Vehicle Specs	Here's mine. 1st pic shows the snorkel extended full length for off roading. 2nd pic shows it set up for everyday use. The other 2 are just a different view and a close up of where it exits the fender. If I get a chance I'll get a couple of pics of the air box setup. __________________ Al 99 Mountaineer 4.0 SOHC. TT/Warrior Shackles, 2" BL, 32x11.5/15 BFG A/T's, Rancho 5000's, Supplemental HHO Generator(out for cell redesign), Electric Fan Conversion, AVM Manual Lockout Hubs, Dual Battery System, Gibson cat back exhaust. EATC Mod. BW1354 swap, finally done! My 4405 To 1354 Swap Thread Support your own economy, Buy American, all of our jobs depend on it.

04-02-2012, 08:12 AM	#11
TyHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, North Carolina 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 98 Vehicle Specs	ive decided to go yet another way now. cylindrical pre-cleaner with a pre-screen, intake pipe goes strait down to where most folks drill their snorkel hole then an air box set up. think of the desert storm era Humvees. kinda like that. __________________ 4" Lifted 97' Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4x4 AUX lights, Full skid plates/Undercarriage armor, Striped trim, CB radio, 102" whip antenna w/ American flag, Chains, Straps, Mounted 2 ton come-along, 2" Copperhead lift shackles, Rancho RS5000 shocks, 31x10.5x15 grabber AT2s, 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers, dual-cowl snorkels, Single high-flow cat, Flowmaster 10 series duel exhaust Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - CB channel 22 - callsign: BAD-KARMA

04-05-2012, 06:30 AM	#12
TyHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, North Carolina 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 98 Vehicle Specs	last night i finished my temporary cowl snorkel that ima need for the weekend ima take pictures of it later went strait through the engine bay. looks cool, discreet, and a lot easier to keep an eye on for malfunction than one that runs through the side. __________________ 4" Lifted 97' Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4x4 AUX lights, Full skid plates/Undercarriage armor, Striped trim, CB radio, 102" whip antenna w/ American flag, Chains, Straps, Mounted 2 ton come-along, 2" Copperhead lift shackles, Rancho RS5000 shocks, 31x10.5x15 grabber AT2s, 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers, dual-cowl snorkels, Single high-flow cat, Flowmaster 10 series duel exhaust Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - CB channel 22 - callsign: BAD-KARMA

04-11-2012, 02:57 PM	#15
TyHarris Wannabe Elite Explorer Raleigh, North Carolina 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 98 Vehicle Specs	you can get it from any aftermarket part store or auto zone in the united states __________________ 4" Lifted 97' Ford Explorer XLT 4dr. 4x4 AUX lights, Full skid plates/Undercarriage armor, Striped trim, CB radio, 102" whip antenna w/ American flag, Chains, Straps, Mounted 2 ton come-along, 2" Copperhead lift shackles, Rancho RS5000 shocks, 31x10.5x15 grabber AT2s, 1.5" Rough Country wheel spacers, dual-cowl snorkels, Single high-flow cat, Flowmaster 10 series duel exhaust Raleigh, North Carolina, USA - CB channel 22 - callsign: BAD-KARMA

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