Snorkel vs cold air intake
08-09-2012, 10:48 AM
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Interesting on the Rugged Ridge snorkel. I don't remember seeing the final dyno results but I remember some early ones that RR had done and there was a slight loss if horsepower overall. Not enough to be noticeable but it was a loss. I assume that the final product was going to yield the same results or maybe even slightly worse since they had to make additional adjustements which made it look like even more restrictive air flow.
08-10-2012, 05:03 AM
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So it looks like the snorkel is the route to take pre filter or ram air I always wondered how the ram air kept the rain water out an I'm gunna be going with AEV btw
08-10-2012, 05:08 AM
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I heard not much gets in there. Talked to someone with the Rugged Ridge snorkel (high mount) and said after like a 12 hour day of driving in non-stop rain both on the road and trails, he drained the snorkel via the supplied valve from RR and barley anything came out. I would imagine even if that valve wasn't there that it would evaporate out. I know it's not the AEV, but same concept.
08-10-2012, 06:06 AM
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08-10-2012, 06:36 AM
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Snorkel if you will be doing deep water crossings.
I did a search on this same stuff recently and came to the conclusion that the engine in the 2012 is the best way to go. Seriously though, all the CAI stuff has good and neutral and poor reviews. Instead of spending cash that I felt was better used elsewhere on my JK I put a drop in K&N air filter in when my stocker was ready to be changed and called it good.
That said... deep water crossings, playing in ponds, etc, the snorkel is the way to go. And a friend with a winch.
I did a search on this same stuff recently and came to the conclusion that the engine in the 2012 is the best way to go. Seriously though, all the CAI stuff has good and neutral and poor reviews. Instead of spending cash that I felt was better used elsewhere on my JK I put a drop in K&N air filter in when my stocker was ready to be changed and called it good.
That said... deep water crossings, playing in ponds, etc, the snorkel is the way to go. And a friend with a winch.
08-10-2012, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Smith08jk
Only problem I see with any snorkel is I would have to find a new place for my windshield lights...
08-12-2012, 07:59 AM
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AEV runs windshield lights no problem.
08-08-2013, 09:35 AM
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