Not A Safari Snorkel Install

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TJsTACOMA

TJsTACOMA

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I have been wanting to install a snorkel for a while mainly for dirt roads traveled plus I have always liked the look of them. You search for a snorkel for a 200 series snorkel and Safari is pretty much the only one that comes up. Of course the debate on the 3UR vs. the diesel engines. After searching a found a company out of Australia called Outback Equipment. It has Land Cruiser on the side like the OEM snorkel and nicely priced. Shipped to my house it set me back about $166 US. I ordered on the 23rd of March and had it at my house April 1st. Not bad. I had also emailed the company and they were prompt to respond and answer my questions. The snorkel came with all the hardware and template. No instructions, but I have seen enough write ups that it was easy to figure out. I had to buy a 4" hole saw and a 5" clamp for the connection to the air box. I used cold butyl between the snorkel and the body. I know the Safari comes with a type of gasket. I'm guessing just so there is no gap between the body and snorkel. The inlet clamp is also black which was a nice touch. the snorkel itself is very thick and heavy so no worries about it flexing or bending.

SNORKEL KIT FOR TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200 SERIES 2008 - ONWARDS - TUFF TERRAIN

Before Install
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Removing air box. 3 10mm bolts
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this piece has to go also
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Fitting Template. Check, Check, Check
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Air box side connection. Was allot easier than I thought. Little dish soap for ease of installation

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Finished. Took longer than expected due to crappy rivet gun and several test fits to ensure it was good, but overall very pleased with it.
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Where is that snorkel made?
 
Markuson said:
Just wondering... Did ya have to change da undies after putting the first big holes in that perty fender? :hillbilly:

Looks great, by the way.
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Thank you
No change required. the one that concerned me was the A-pillar since it could be more problematic if not done correctly.

gaijin said:
Where is that snorkel made?
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Not sure of the manufacturing origin. I am impressed with the construction. The inlet tube is 3.5" wide and I think the Safari is 3" wide
 
I remember drilling the holes to put the snorkel on my 100 series. Looks nice. makes me almost want to swap the one I have . . . . .almost :D
 
man - my hats off to anyone that drills holes in their body....nice job, looks great!
 
How do you keep water out when driving down the road at high speed in the rain, does the filter get wet?
 
jblatl said:
How do you keep water out when driving down the road at high speed in the rain, does the filter get wet?
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Snorkels will suck in water and the engine will ingest some over time especially if you drive long enough for the filter box to start accumulating. However, sucking in water in mist form is not a problem and will not cause any damage. What will destroy your engine is if it sucks in a huge gulp of water which the piston will not be able to compress. So a little water over time which your engine will ingest via the snorkel is fine it's when you don't have a snorkel and you drop the front of the truck in to a pool of water is when you have problems.
 
$166 shipped is an awesome price. @TJsTACOMA how has the snorkel held up? Any issues yet?

Unfortunately, I'm not seeing a 200 series snorkel listed on their website at this time. :/
 
jblatl said:
How do you keep water out when driving down the road at high speed in the rain, does the filter get wet?
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The ram head typically has a water separator built in that is very effective, I know someone who threw a shot glass of water into the top of a snorkel when their truck was in the middle of a dyno pull, and there was no water in the airbox. On an open snorkel like I run on my truck, I have a vacuum valve in the bottom and a slight slope into that corner of the airbox because I know, even with a backwards facing head, it has, and will pull some water in. So far so good, the filter doesn't seem to get wet. With a ram head though, the only water that would get anywhere near the filter would be as mist or fog and that won't cause the engine any problems.
 
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Man, nice job. I had a 2007 BMW R1200S motorcycle that I bought new. To install the luggage I had to drill two holes in the bodywork. My luggage sat in my shop for a year before I got the balls to drill those body panels. I'm impressed! Nice Land Cruiser!
 
@Romer, I'm getting ready to install the Dobinson's snorkel on my 200, which looks identical. One thing I'm wondering is the size of the main hole. The instructions call for 114mm (4.5") hole saw, but when I measured the snorkel it's a 4" hole, slightly tapered on one side. When you did your snorkel did you notice there was a lot of space around the snorkel hole even after connecting the rubber air tube? Also your template shows a round hold, not a slightly oval one like Safari and Dobinsons. I'm wondering if I should actually cut a smaller hole so that it fits tighter, or if it actually needs the extra space? Also I happen to have a 4" hole saw, but not a 4.5", so if I can use the 4" it would save me $30.
 
Sorry, I do not recall. Slee did my 200 and its been years since I did my 100
 
linuxgod said:
@Romer, I'm getting ready to install the Dobinson's snorkel on my 200, which looks identical. One thing I'm wondering is the size of the main hole. The instructions call for 114mm (4.5") hole saw, but when I measured the snorkel it's a 4" hole, slightly tapered on one side. When you did your snorkel did you notice there was a lot of space around the snorkel hole even after connecting the rubber air tube? Also your template shows a round hold, not a slightly oval one like Safari and Dobinsons. I'm wondering if I should actually cut a smaller hole so that it fits tighter, or if it actually needs the extra space? Also I happen to have a 4" hole saw, but not a 4.5", so if I can use the 4" it would save me $30.
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I think the oversize hole is for "wiggle room", since you have to get a clamp on there. You can start with the 4" but be prepared to open it up (dremmel tool or similar). Don't also forget to add the thickness of the rubber hose and hose clamp to the measurements you're taking. That hose is pretty thick, and could easily bring it up to the 4.5" mark.
 
how's this non-safari snorkel holding up?
 
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