So, Today we built a snorkel

[EatLag]

Hey hey guys, well i finally got around to make a snorkel for this 83 720' and its safe to say i love it :)

 

we were busy most of the day so i didn't have time to snap photos of every step but i got the necessities

 

Below is where we modified the airbox, with a 3 inch lipped section so we could just plug the hose straight in and increase the ease of airflow

 

Then we cut through the body, (nervous as hell) for the pipe

 

Then we screwed in the first section

 

Thats all i managed to get :/ but heres some of the final product :)

 

AND... my personal favourite photo

 

[ronmulan]

Looks pretty clean man, maybe paint it all black?

[EatLag]

I kinda like the stainless steel colour though

[ronmulan]

:thumbup:

[DaveZilla]

Looks great.. Nice clean install too :thumbup:

[wayno]

This is just for looks, correct?

[72240z]

I think it looks really good as is. Have to agree with where I think wayno is going though lol, its not going to be functional. Unless sealed up WAY better anyway. 

[wayno]

I think it looks really good as is. Have to agree with where I think wayno is going though lol, its not going to be functional. 

 

Maybe there are plugs for the holes/in the holes, my eyes are not what they used to be anymore. :)

[72240z]

There are in the last few pics but I honestly doubt they will seal. Nor will the ones on the side screwed to the body. Say nothing for the 15 joints on there using that tubing which is not designed to seal water tight using no hub clamps lol. 

It does look pretty awesome though 

[wayno]

i seen that video on here somewhere of that truck/jeep/whatever it was that the water was almost over the windshield, and that thing was still running, but they had to let it sink to get traction, as the back end kept floating, but they drove it out of that river, opened the door and let the water out, it was amazing, and  the epitome of funny. :lol:

[denmarkboy]

Guess I m in the wrong place ?! I thought this was " Ratsun " , the place where building something functional and different is celebrated! Not shunned for it originality.

 

I've built a couple homemade snorkel, trial and err works great ...

 

Looking good , hope it works out .. digging the led lights to .

[MikeRL411]

The first billabong romp will severely "test" all those holes and clamped joints.  Hope you have good towing coverage!  Seriously, I hope this is a display add on.  It does look good, but it would never make it to shore in Normandy.  A diesel might have a chance with properly sealed joints and drilled [for some reason] holes.

[EatLag]

Everything is completely sealed, with sealant, the very top of the snorkel is the only opening, if your driving along or even idling, and you cover the top the engine stalls reletively straight away

[inzel]

Looks pretty cool man. Nice seeing custom designs. Keep up the good work

[datzenmike]

Guess I m in the wrong place ?! I thought this was " Ratsun " , the place where building something functional and different is celebrated! Not shunned for it originality.

 

I've built a couple homemade snorkel, trial and err works great ...

 

Looking good , hope it works out .. digging the led lights to .

Hardly shunning. If something is questionable it needs to be asked. It reduces trial and error. Either EatLag or the asker will learn something.

 

So I want to know how the distributor will be sealed up so you can keep the motor running to use the snorkel :lol: :lol:

 

(not a fan of cutting into the body but look good)

[Wylder1324]

Looks really cool. What is that vertical spike on your brush guard ?

[izzo]

I didn't read all the comments. But I think if he paints that shit it will just peel and flake off. looks good like that, too.  Would probably need powder coated if anything else.