RR 3.8 snorkel
#1
JK Newbie
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RR 3.8 snorkel
I have been looking at reviews on the rugged ridge 3.8 snorkel. Most seem to like it. I am wondering if people are finding the metal tubing coming in contact with the exhaust? Is anyone having this issue?
#2
Super Moderator
Mine doesn't contact the exhaust. It's a unique install, but it seems to work. I've been in relatively deep water without hydro locking....though I've been in deeper water without hydro locking without the snorkel. I've got to a point where I'm more frustrated hitting that level of water/ mud because it gets into brakes and inner axle seals which is a whole bundle of fun to correct.
Is there other info I can help you out with on it?
Is there other info I can help you out with on it?
#3
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear it’s not contacting the exhaust. I was concerned of the air being heated by the exhaust. Honestly I would rather get an AEV style snorkel but at some point I want to get a roof rack and they don’t play well together.
#4
Super Moderator
I could check temps of the intake air, but I don't think it varies much from what stock does. It holds fairly tight to the back of the shock tower and makes a quick turn under the air box. I only run the low mount, I've not messed around with the high mount because I grab enough tree branches with my windshield as is and I'm really hoping not to be in water higher than the cowl.
Again, if there's more I can help out with, just let me know. Picture below you can trace where it goes with the fender liner out.
Again, if there's more I can help out with, just let me know. Picture below you can trace where it goes with the fender liner out.
#6
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
The volant snorkel is a nice set up but would probably create the same issue with a roof rack. Sucks that the only roof racks that work with AEV style snorkels are over a grand.
#7
JK Jedi
You can do it yourself for cheaper and go thru the cowl. You need to turn the battery and fuse box and you have room to run a pipe into the cowl and up to mount a precleaner or just a intake above the hood. This forum is not really active but is still there with a write up.
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up
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#8
Super Moderator
You can do it yourself for cheaper and go thru the cowl. You need to turn the battery and fuse box and you have room to run a pipe into the cowl and up to mount a precleaner or just a intake above the hood. This forum is not really active but is still there with a write up.
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up
#9
Super Moderator
You can do it yourself for cheaper and go thru the cowl. You need to turn the battery and fuse box and you have room to run a pipe into the cowl and up to mount a precleaner or just a intake above the hood. This forum is not really active but is still there with a write up.
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up
Custom Snorkel/CAI write-up