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Building a new batch10/9/2013
Over the last few weeks I have been working on a prototype snorkel. I like the look of the Safari unit but it has a couple of drawbacks. Chief among them is they don't allow the windshield to be folded down. Mine does with one caveat, if you mount a pre-cleaner on my snorkel you will have to remove it to allow the windshield frame to pass by and then re-mount it. This is a relatively easy thing; 60 seconds with a flathead screwdriver. Mine is also made of 0.100" thick 5052 aluminum and powder coated in a black wrinkle finish. It has 3" OD inlet and outlet.
Here is a link to my build thread where I first started to build my custom one off snorkel as well as the prototype for the pictures below.....> LINK - start at post #395
How Much?
I will be asking $250.00 US for the body, drill template, bolts and wind shield hinge bracket.
I can supply the Donaldson "Top Spin" pre-cleaner unit as well but I do believe it can be purchased for less in the US from local dealers. My cost is $79.00. You could also buy just the ram air scoop from Safari.
As for under hood hose I can source a 3" flexible hose in a 6ft length for $45 (no markup).
Pre-order first run
I am starting the thread today with pictures of the first one I have made. I made only one as a prototype to take pictures of and work out any bugs in the manufacture and mounting of it. What I would like to do is get a few pre-orders with a small deposit and then do a production run. I hope to have sufficient interest to start production in two weeks. Once I start production it should take two to three weeks before they are ready to ship.
Which Side?
My left hand drive 83 BJ42 drive train has the stock air cleaner on the right hand side so I made this first snorkel for the right side. I do believe the 2F US spec drive train has the air cleaner on the left hand side. This is why you nearly always see the snorkel on the left in US trucks. I can make left or right side snorkels. Keep in mind the stock radio antenna may be in the way.
Air Flow
As for square, rectangular or round - I have made sure the cross sectional area of any given point in the snorkel body is bigger than the 3" round outlet. This should minimize any restriction caused by the body. Ultimately though, there is more restriction than the stock setup but this is the price one pays if you want to take your rig swimming (or just look really cool
)
To reserve a spot on the pre-order list
Tell me what you want:
left or right side - $250.00
yes or no "Top Spin" pre-cleaner - $79.00
yes or no 6ft x 3" ID hose - $7.50/ft
I will take a $25.00 deposit for production to start on or about August 1st (subject to level of interest) Paypal is easiest to... ksteinhauer at telus.net (change the at to @ and remove the spaces)
Please ask any and all questions that you may have...
Some pictures...
Blind fasteners are water tight
I'll give you a better drill template made of metal instead of one like this that I used
The hinge mounting bracket mounts to the lower windscreen hinge rather than the top like Safari - this, along with the offset of my snorkel design, allows the windscreen to fold for that wind in your hair feel.
Over the last few weeks I have been working on a prototype snorkel. I like the look of the Safari unit but it has a couple of drawbacks. Chief among them is they don't allow the windshield to be folded down. Mine does with one caveat, if you mount a pre-cleaner on my snorkel you will have to remove it to allow the windshield frame to pass by and then re-mount it. This is a relatively easy thing; 60 seconds with a flathead screwdriver. Mine is also made of 0.100" thick 5052 aluminum and powder coated in a black wrinkle finish. It has 3" OD inlet and outlet.
Here is a link to my build thread where I first started to build my custom one off snorkel as well as the prototype for the pictures below.....> LINK - start at post #395
How Much?
I will be asking $250.00 US for the body, drill template, bolts and wind shield hinge bracket.
I can supply the Donaldson "Top Spin" pre-cleaner unit as well but I do believe it can be purchased for less in the US from local dealers. My cost is $79.00. You could also buy just the ram air scoop from Safari.
As for under hood hose I can source a 3" flexible hose in a 6ft length for $45 (no markup).
Pre-order first run
I am starting the thread today with pictures of the first one I have made. I made only one as a prototype to take pictures of and work out any bugs in the manufacture and mounting of it. What I would like to do is get a few pre-orders with a small deposit and then do a production run. I hope to have sufficient interest to start production in two weeks. Once I start production it should take two to three weeks before they are ready to ship.
Which Side?
My left hand drive 83 BJ42 drive train has the stock air cleaner on the right hand side so I made this first snorkel for the right side. I do believe the 2F US spec drive train has the air cleaner on the left hand side. This is why you nearly always see the snorkel on the left in US trucks. I can make left or right side snorkels. Keep in mind the stock radio antenna may be in the way.
Air Flow
As for square, rectangular or round - I have made sure the cross sectional area of any given point in the snorkel body is bigger than the 3" round outlet. This should minimize any restriction caused by the body. Ultimately though, there is more restriction than the stock setup but this is the price one pays if you want to take your rig swimming (or just look really cool
)To reserve a spot on the pre-order list
Tell me what you want:
left or right side - $250.00
yes or no "Top Spin" pre-cleaner - $79.00
yes or no 6ft x 3" ID hose - $7.50/ft
I will take a $25.00 deposit for production to start on or about August 1st (subject to level of interest) Paypal is easiest to... ksteinhauer at telus.net (change the at to @ and remove the spaces
)Please ask any and all questions that you may have...
Some pictures...
Blind fasteners are water tight
I'll give you a better drill template made of metal instead of one like this that I used
The hinge mounting bracket mounts to the lower windscreen hinge rather than the top like Safari - this, along with the offset of my snorkel design, allows the windscreen to fold for that wind in your hair feel.
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