Second Gen Snorkel Install - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*dman726749* · 06-28-2007, 07:45 PM

So, being a teacher, I have the summers off, and I got bored last week and I did the one thing most sane people do...I decided to put a snorkel on my truck. That led me to this site where I did some research...found some pics of the other snorkel's that have been made, and basically coppied what they had done. I also ordered an arb snorkel top from here. I bought the 3" version. To go along with this I picked up some 2.5" pvc, a 45 degree bend, some pvc glue, silicone, black spray paint, and some door trim. After I got the fender off it was time to get workin...took alot of time just looking at it and trying to picture where things were going.

from there I removed all the factory intake crap...before intering the air box, the air is squeezed through about a 1.5" hole...so this snorkel has to flow better, at least thats what I am telling myself

Also you have to beat the crap out of the inner fender to make room for the pipe. Then its time to start cutting and glueing

as you can see it used a little heat to bend the pipe a bit....a 45 degree bend prob would agve worked, but I didnt want to go back to the parts store, plus no one can see it.

after you get that far its time to start cutting the fender, measure and cut a little, dont want to cut to much. I used the door frame edge guard to cover the chop lines up. I also had to relocate the antenna down the fender some.

well thats about all for that....there are some more detailed pics here in my snorkel install gallery...hope this helps someone wanting to do this but not knowing where to start....

gallery http://www.explorerforum.com/photopo...1&ppuser=18333

**FROADER** · 06-28-2007, 08:05 PM

So september is still a ways away. What's going to happen next?

Looks good.

*dman726749* · 06-28-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

So september is still a ways away. What's going to happen next?

Looks good.

haha not sure.....my fiance will kill me if much more money goes into this truck though

I really gotta find something to keep me occupied while she is at work..... Thanks...

*Arnie897* · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dman726749

So, being a teacher, I have the summers off, and I got bored last week and I did the one thing most sane people do...I decided to put a snorkel on my truck.

This sounds way better than teaching summer school. Good work Dustin.

*mynameisaric* · 06-28-2007, 10:25 PM

very nice. I hope to put one of those on this summer/fall.

*dman726749* · 06-28-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dman726749

haha not sure.....my fiance will kill me if much more money goes into this truck though

I really gotta find something to keep me occupied while she is at work..... Thanks...

welp...looks like I might be picking up a set of cheep 33's tomorrow...I might have to take her out to dinner to make up for that

as for summer school...they usually dont offer art for summer school, or else I would....

*Lefy* · 06-28-2007, 10:34 PM

I wish my teachers were like you..
I keep wanting to put a snorkle on my truck but i know what is going to happen. it's called the explorer going down periscope and me ending up with mud and lake soaked leather interior, nevermind my audio system being wrecked

BLKDIMND · 07-27-2007, 06:30 PM

looks cool, i might try it.
thanx

Gator Jeff · 07-29-2007, 08:06 PM

How is it working out for you? Do you think it's working as a Cold Air Intake as well?

*dman726749* · 07-29-2007, 08:15 PM

seems to work great for me....no real disadvantages as far as air flow is concerned, plus it looks cool

...havent had it in the water yet, but lets hope I never really need it

codeman200 · 07-29-2007, 09:03 PM

that looks bad ass!

**JDraper** · 07-29-2007, 09:15 PM

Nice..looks a lot like the one I did back in '03.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=82522

IIRC, DasFrem was the first to do one a few years back.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=74018

*dman726749* · 07-29-2007, 11:39 PM

yep...thoes were the two threads I looked at alot before I started doin this one

BLKDIMND · 07-30-2007, 06:38 AM

Im hoping to start mine this weekend.
Do you find it vibrates much when your out bush bashing???
I think it looks great i cant wait to do mine.

*dman726749* · 07-30-2007, 09:56 AM

if you look at the pics, I have the pvc secured to the inner fender in a couple spots, it seems very secure, no vibrations, but I am sure If it came up against a good tree or rock ledge it might not fair so well, thats why I tried to run it as close to the window frame as possable.

killswitchfan134 · 12-19-2007, 12:00 PM

i am going to do this snorkel soon. i was just wondering where you got the top to the snorkel and how much it cost you?

any other pointers would be great too thanks

*dman726749* · 12-19-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by killswitchfan134

i am going to do this snorkel soon. i was just wondering where you got the top to the snorkel and how much it cost you?

any other pointers would be great too thanks

since reading seems to be so over rated...i mentioned in the first paragraph where I got the arb top at, and even provided a link for you to follow

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I also ordered an arb snorkel top from here. I bought the 3" version. To go along with this I picked up some 2.5" pvc, a 45 degree bend, some pvc glue, silicone, black spray paint, and some door trim

killswitchfan134 · 12-19-2007, 06:23 PM

thanks i have the 2.5" pvc and the bends and silicone already

killswitchfan134 · 12-26-2007, 08:09 PM

what kind of filter are you using in place of the stock one?

*dman726749* · 12-26-2007, 08:20 PM

I jsut have a k&n drop in filter.....

06-28-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	Second Gen Snorkel Install So, being a teacher, I have the summers off, and I got bored last week and I did the one thing most sane people do...I decided to put a snorkel on my truck. That led me to this site where I did some research...found some pics of the other snorkel's that have been made, and basically coppied what they had done. I also ordered an arb snorkel top from here. I bought the 3" version. To go along with this I picked up some 2.5" pvc, a 45 degree bend, some pvc glue, silicone, black spray paint, and some door trim. After I got the fender off it was time to get workin...took alot of time just looking at it and trying to picture where things were going. from there I removed all the factory intake crap...before intering the air box, the air is squeezed through about a 1.5" hole...so this snorkel has to flow better, at least thats what I am telling myself Also you have to beat the crap out of the inner fender to make room for the pipe. Then its time to start cutting and glueing as you can see it used a little heat to bend the pipe a bit....a 45 degree bend prob would agve worked, but I didnt want to go back to the parts store, plus no one can see it. after you get that far its time to start cutting the fender, measure and cut a little, dont want to cut to much. I used the door frame edge guard to cover the chop lines up. I also had to relocate the antenna down the fender some. well thats about all for that....there are some more detailed pics here in my snorkel install gallery...hope this helps someone wanting to do this but not knowing where to start.... gallery http://www.explorerforum.com/photopo...1&ppuser=18333 __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

06-28-2007, 08:05 PM	#2
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 18,218 Vehicle Specs	So september is still a ways away. What's going to happen next? Looks good. __________________ Colin Ignacio FORUM RULES My Explorer - My F-150 - My vBGarage - My Videos

06-28-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
mynameisaric with an A Bolingbrook, IL 98 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,621 Vehicle Specs	very nice. I hope to put one of those on this summer/fall. __________________ -Driveway Ornament (aka 98 explorer) -05 F150 3V 5.4L Supercab

06-28-2007, 10:34 PM	#7
Lefy Elite Explorer Westchester, NY 98 Sport 4x4 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 746 Vehicle Specs	I wish my teachers were like you.. I keep wanting to put a snorkle on my truck but i know what is going to happen. it's called the explorer going down periscope and me ending up with mud and lake soaked leather interior, nevermind my audio system being wrecked __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie Ohy Ohy Ohy My Rig

07-27-2007, 06:30 PM	#8
BLKDIMND Wannabe Elite Explorer NSW,Sydney Australia 98 XLT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	looks cool, i might try it. thanx __________________ If its in the way climb over it

07-29-2007, 08:06 PM	#9
Gator Jeff Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey, but stuck in Baltimore, MD right now. 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	How is it working out for you? Do you think it's working as a Cold Air Intake as well? __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation

07-29-2007, 08:15 PM	#10
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	seems to work great for me....no real disadvantages as far as air flow is concerned, plus it looks cool ...havent had it in the water yet, but lets hope I never really need it __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

07-29-2007, 09:03 PM	#11
codeman200 Wannabe Elite Explorer Angels Camp, CA 97' XLT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs	that looks bad ass! __________________ 97' explorer XLT/ 4X4/ 4.0 SOHC/ 4dr./ 5 speed auto/ all stock/ 190,000 miles and still goin' strong.

07-29-2007, 09:15 PM	#12
JDraper Stumblin' & Bumblin' McVeytown, PA '05 SCrew Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,127 Vehicle Specs	Nice..looks a lot like the one I did back in '03. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=82522 IIRC, DasFrem was the first to do one a few years back. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=74018 __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911 You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '05 F-150 Lariat SCrew, '08 Focus "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

07-29-2007, 11:39 PM	#13
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	yep...thoes were the two threads I looked at alot before I started doin this one __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

07-30-2007, 06:38 AM	#14
BLKDIMND Wannabe Elite Explorer NSW,Sydney Australia 98 XLT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	Im hoping to start mine this weekend. Do you find it vibrates much when your out bush bashing??? I think it looks great i cant wait to do mine. __________________ If its in the way climb over it

07-30-2007, 09:56 AM	#15
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	if you look at the pics, I have the pvc secured to the inner fender in a couple spots, it seems very secure, no vibrations, but I am sure If it came up against a good tree or rock ledge it might not fair so well, thats why I tried to run it as close to the window frame as possable. __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

12-19-2007, 12:00 PM	#16
killswitchfan134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Brick NJ 95 sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 149 Vehicle Specs	top i am going to do this snorkel soon. i was just wondering where you got the top to the snorkel and how much it cost you? any other pointers would be great too thanks

12-19-2007, 06:23 PM	#18
killswitchfan134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Brick NJ 95 sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 149 Vehicle Specs	thanks i have the 2.5" pvc and the bends and silicone already

12-26-2007, 08:09 PM	#19
killswitchfan134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Brick NJ 95 sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 149 Vehicle Specs	what kind of filter are you using in place of the stock one?

12-26-2007, 08:20 PM	#20
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	I jsut have a k&n drop in filter..... __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography