TJM Snorkel vs ARB - Any reviews?

[codyaustin5]

So many here have the ARB snorkel anyone have the TJM or have any experience with TJM's? I like that TJM is a little more sleek than the ARB and no one else really has one. Any benefits on one over the other? I most likely will go with ARB but TJM has sparked my interest. Also ARB just released their updated version the Armax which has increased air flow but much bulkier.

 

[gaijin]

One feature of the Safari that is not on the TJM is the ability to turn the "scoop" on the top of the snorkel so it faces backwards. I read that this is important when driving in heavy snow or high dust conditions - the backward facing scoop would not clog up with snow, and would allow ingestion of less dust than a forward facing scoop. I have also noticed that all the Dakar-prepped LC's have a snorkel intake facing the rear of the truck. Although I do like the look of the TJM snorkel, I would not be comfortable with that air intake that is always facing forward.

Just my $0.02

 

[codyaustin5]

One feature of the Safari that is not on the TJM is the ability to turn the "scoop" on the top of the snorkel so it faces backwards. I read that this is important when driving in heavy snow or high dust conditions - the backward facing scoop would not clog up with snow, and would allow ingestion of less dust than a forward facing scoop. I have also noticed that all the Dakar-prepped LC's have a snorkel intake facing the rear of the truck. Although I do like the look of the TJM snorkel, I would not be comfortable with that air intake that is always facing forward.

Just my $0.02

Good points! Thanks

 

[linuxgod]

One feature of the Safari that is not on the TJM is the ability to turn the "scoop" on the top of the snorkel so it faces backwards. I read that this is important when driving in heavy snow or high dust conditions - the backward facing scoop would not clog up with snow, and would allow ingestion of less dust than a forward facing scoop.

I was wondering this myself. Do those of you who live in northern climates run the snorkel backwards? Snow/ice buildup seems like a problem but also I would think heavy rain on the highway would force water into the engine (albeit as rain drops, not a torrent like a river crossing)

 

[Markuson]

Curious how your snorkels do in Car Washes...with spinning brushes, etc.

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Anyone with a Safari Snorkel have a comment?

 

[codyaustin5]

I was wondering this myself. Do those of you who live in northern climates run the snorkel backwards? Snow/ice buildup seems like a problem but also I would think heavy rain on the highway would force water into the engine (albeit as rain drops, not a torrent like a river crossing)

I have never seen one turned around here in CO. Not sure how common snow/ice build up is on them? I was curious about the car wash factor as well...

 

[Billfish]

Never had a problem with my Airtech. I do change the air box filter every 15,000 kms or so I guess as a matter of habit but they never seem too bads, even after a long dusty expedition. I have driven in driving snow, rain and dust for hell without incident. One of the most significant reasons many on the trail down here reverse their Safaris is so as to avoid hanging up on low branches and bush etc. The Airtechs profile is such that hanging up on stuff is not a problem, unlike the 'hook' of the Safari. Plus the induction noise (if that sort of thing bothers you) is significantly less with the Airtech. My brother also has a 200 with a Safari and compared to my Airtech it howls and whistles. Hi Safari also had a resonating and annoying rattle/buzz at certain rev frequencies but that seems to have dissipated somewhat over the last few years. No idea why. I think the Safari does a good job at its primary purpose and does have the ability to fit the precleaner filter if you want but I chose the Airtech primarily for looks I must confess but have never had a single reason to wish I had gone the other way. Quite the reverse in fact. I colour matched mine too - (tip: there are a few tricks to successfully painting polyethylenes.) JM2CW

 

[ray101381]

is the passenger door opening affected having a snorkel? does the safari snorkel ss87hf or ss88hp(Armax) fit the USDM 5.7L?

 

[Haggis]

Curious how your snorkels do in Car Washes...with spinning brushes, etc.

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Anyone with a Safari Snorkel have a comment?

I have a Safari Snorkel on my Tacoma and once installed, have been afraid to take it through a car wash. All by hand from now on.

 

[BTUMAN]

is the passenger door opening affected having a snorkel? does the safari snorkel ss87hf or ss88hp(Armax) fit the USDM 5.7L?

I have a thread on this- I think it is something like "cutting hole in perfectly good..." Use search. It may be in the FAQ- if not, it should be.

 

[BTUMAN]

I have never seen one turned around here in CO. Not sure how common snow/ice build up is on them? I was curious about the car wash factor as well...

Pretty much committed to hand wash after install. I have never tried it. The touch free ones- if they still exist, would be fine.

 

[bjowett]

You guys wash your Land Cruisers?

 

[Haggis]

Since I have bought a 200, my Tacoma has not been getting as much TLC...hope you don't mind me posting a pic with her snorkel!

 

[Billfish]

Rudolf?

 

[Haggis]

LOL, thank you. It now has a name!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Curious how your snorkels do in Car Washes...with spinning brushes, etc.

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Anyone with a Safari Snorkel have a comment?

Non-issue, thought I do use a brushless wash, it has soft shammy whips that don't damage racks, snorkels, etc.

 

[NQCruiser]

I've got Airtech's on both my work wagon & family hauler (ex work truck) and haven't had any major issues, other than a slightly shonky install on the work truck meaning that the bracket that picks up the A-Pillar required new bigger screws to pull it up tight to the bodywork. It would loosen the original tekscrews and the vibrate on corrugated roads. It was hard to find a big coarse threaded screw with a flat enough head that it didn't foul the window frame. The mesh in the top of the head came loose on one of them too, but was pretty easily fixed.

I have noticed some crappy whistling wind noise in certain conditions as the wind rushes between the snorkel and the mirror - I can put my hand in the gap and it goes away, but is normally only when I am running with the window down and, ahem "accelerating exuberantly" out in the back blocks......

 

[DirtDawg]

Non-issue, thought I do use a brushless wash, it has soft shammy whips that don't damage racks, snorkels, etc.

I can't offer input on the snorkel, but a few local drive thru car washes in town have damaged several cars despite their "soft shammy whips". I never trust them, prefer to hand wash. If the car wash is even slightly out of calibration it can cause serious body damage. Thats why most car washes have to claim that they are not responsible for body damage. Id hate to see any cruisers get torn up!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I can't offer input on the snorkel, but a few local drive thru car washes in town have damaged several cars despite their "soft shammy whips". I never trust them, prefer to hand wash. If the car wash is even slightly out of calibration it can cause serious body damage. Thats why most car washes have to claim that they are not responsible for body damage. Id hate to see any cruisers get torn up!

I'll take my chances

In my younger years I worked at car-washes, I've seen just about every type of damage there is. I use a local carwash that is very reputable and doesn't have a disclaimer for anything other than antennas and roof racks. I do take the 100 (rack, snorkel) through a touch-less car-wash on occasion if I'm in a hurry or during the winter months when it simply is too damn cold to be getting the pressure washer out.

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Its been said a couple times already, but I'll reinforce it. I have a snorkel on my FJ, and when driving through cold fog in New Mexico to Moab, the snorkel face began to fill with ice, and I lost engine power. I don't mean that like, it felt the engine wasn't as strong, but that it killed the engine. I thought something really bad happened.

Got out saw the scoop was blocked, chipped away at it and turn it around, good to go. Whenever there is cold moister in the air, I turn the head around because I have had a block 3 times in the past. The only reason I don't always keep it facing the rea is because it then makes a whistle sound on the highway.

So in Australia where it doesn't snow, not a big deal, but in the States, yea, I would never buy something that only faces forward.

But the TJM definitely looks cooler, just doesn't function for my opinion.