EatLag Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 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 3 Quote Link to comment
ronmulan Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Looks pretty clean man, maybe paint it all black? Quote Link to comment
EatLag Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I kinda like the stainless steel colour though 3 Quote Link to comment
ronmulan Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
DaveZilla Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Looks great.. Nice clean install too :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 This is just for looks, correct? Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 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. :) Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 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: Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 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 . Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
EatLag Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 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 1 Quote Link to comment
inzel Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Looks pretty cool man. Nice seeing custom designs. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 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) Quote Link to comment
Wylder1324 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Looks really cool. What is that vertical spike on your brush guard ? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
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