3S-GTE USDM Turbo Engine What goes into a snorkel intake?

Scherm · 09-22-2009, 10:33 PM

They're a little bit ricey and not really good for performance, but lets face it, everyone secretly wants one.

If i wanted one on my imaginary MR2, how much am i looking at spending? what modifications are needed? How much/how difficult is it to move the intercooler?

como · 09-22-2009, 10:50 PM

You mean that?

I do not secretly want one of those. I would probably stab myself in the heart with a bic pen-tube after removing the internal components and cutting off one end at a steep angle.

Anyways I cant see really needing much in the way of mods. Some PVC pipe directing air to the air intake, then sealing it off. I could see it if you were, you know, off-roading in such a way that you'd be crossing rivers and the like.

I'd pay money to see you go mudding in an mr2, though.

Scherm · 09-23-2009, 07:24 AM

sure you dont want one... neither do i

como · 09-23-2009, 07:43 AM

No, seriously. Right in the heart. Sawed off bic.
Come near me with one and you'd better be wearing a chest plate, too...

*shudder*

ps:
MR2 \"Toms\" Snorkel | JDM Performance - Products

mr2magic · 09-23-2009, 08:49 AM

I think I'd have to join como on this one

BIC FTW!!

Those things are about as usefull as an ashtray on a motorbike!

Wallrat · 09-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Look into local laws before you consider buying one of these. At this time most states don't allow gay marriage.

como · 09-23-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallrat

Look into local laws before you consider buying one of these. At this time most states don't allow gay marriage.

and I thought *I* was being mean to 'em... :-p

Davis · 09-23-2009, 01:08 PM

Say NO to SNORKELS!!!

mr.ac · 09-24-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2magic

I think I'd have to join como on this one

BIC FTW!!

Those things are about as usefull as an ashtray on a motorbike!

Yes!!! to tell you guys the truth I just want to rip them off anyone who has them on. Then kick the owner in the balls just for putting it on in the first place....If he just bought the car, then I'll buy him/her the oem side cover, then rip it of in front of him/her...

mr.ac · 09-24-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

Say NO to SNORKELS!!!

I wonder where you got that from...???
<--<--

heavenlydeath · 09-24-2009, 11:29 PM

i defiantly disagree on having a snorkel.... looks so weird

Justin Credible · 09-25-2009, 10:32 PM

The Bomex ones are better looking... but still.

MRH · 09-25-2009, 10:42 PM

my $0.02 is OEM FTW!!!!

-H

Davis · 09-25-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.ac

I wonder where you got that from...???
<--<--

From you, duh Aaron!!

keke

Sh0ty · 09-25-2009, 11:39 PM

I'm gonna have to go with the bic on this one. If you really like it bent over, you can probably just use PVC, or bend some pipe in a worst case scenario.

como · 09-25-2009, 11:54 PM

I think it was 235ftw on here that had a rally aw11, used what looked like a half a 5-gallon pail.

Josh87 · 09-26-2009, 12:00 AM

I agree they don't look good, but none of this explains what goes into putting one on...

Levi_ · 09-26-2009, 12:21 AM

if you want a "snorkel" you are a ricer, it makes your car slower by the added drag and does nothing to improve power.

If you can't install it then you should get your iq checked because your probably retarded, its 2 screws that hold the side engine lid piece and a 10mm bolt holding in a ground strap.

killermillermr2 · 09-26-2009, 12:22 AM

I think they just replace the side piece next to the engine lid. They dont really tie into the intake tract. you could always do something custom to make it that way, but why? like como said, snorkles are made for off roading, so as not to suck up water and bend rods.

to put one on I ASSUME (since I have not put one on) it is just the 2 screws and 1 ground bolt.

(man I type too slow

)

Sh0ty · 09-26-2009, 12:27 AM

Well, he meant routing the actual intake filter and pipe from the intake manifold through the snorkel. Not just attaching the body panel. Levi, you should probably get your I.Q. checked, because you're probably retarded.

09-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scherm mad skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 67 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	What goes into a snorkel intake? They're a little bit ricey and not really good for performance, but lets face it, everyone secretly wants one. If i wanted one on my imaginary MR2, how much am i looking at spending? what modifications are needed? How much/how difficult is it to move the intercooler?

09-23-2009, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	No, seriously. Right in the heart. Sawed off bic. Come near me with one and you'd better be wearing a chest plate, too... shudder ps: MR2 \"Toms\" Snorkel \| JDM Performance - Products Last edited by como; 09-23-2009 at 07:48 AM..

09-26-2009, 12:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
killermillermr2 Honda Hunter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 864 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	I think they just replace the side piece next to the engine lid. They dont really tie into the intake tract. you could always do something custom to make it that way, but why? like como said, snorkles are made for off roading, so as not to suck up water and bend rods. to put one on I ASSUME (since I have not put one on) it is just the 2 screws and 1 ground bolt. (man I type too slow)

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09-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	You mean that? I do not secretly want one of those. I would probably stab myself in the heart with a bic pen-tube after removing the internal components and cutting off one end at a steep angle. Anyways I cant see really needing much in the way of mods. Some PVC pipe directing air to the air intake, then sealing it off. I could see it if you were, you know, off-roading in such a way that you'd be crossing rivers and the like. I'd pay money to see you go mudding in an mr2, though.

09-23-2009, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scherm mad skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 67 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sure you dont want one... neither do i

09-23-2009, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
mr2magic deutsch type skillz Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 107 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I think I'd have to join como on this one BIC FTW!! Those things are about as usefull as an ashtray on a motorbike!

09-23-2009, 01:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wallrat No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Look into local laws before you consider buying one of these. At this time most states don't allow gay marriage.

09-23-2009, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Say NO to SNORKELS!!!

09-24-2009, 11:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
heavenlydeath 86 project Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Butler. TN Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i defiantly disagree on having a snorkel.... looks so weird

09-25-2009, 10:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Justin Credible No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The Bomex ones are better looking... but still.

09-25-2009, 10:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	my $0.02 is OEM FTW!!!! -H

09-25-2009, 11:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sh0ty Armchair Racer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 22 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I'm gonna have to go with the bic on this one. If you really like it bent over, you can probably just use PVC, or bend some pipe in a worst case scenario.

09-25-2009, 11:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I think it was 235ftw on here that had a rally aw11, used what looked like a half a 5-gallon pail.

09-26-2009, 12:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Josh87 Jabberwocky Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 33 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I agree they don't look good, but none of this explains what goes into putting one on...

09-26-2009, 12:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Levi_ Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if you want a "snorkel" you are a ricer, it makes your car slower by the added drag and does nothing to improve power. If you can't install it then you should get your iq checked because your probably retarded, its 2 screws that hold the side engine lid piece and a 10mm bolt holding in a ground strap.

09-26-2009, 12:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sh0ty Armchair Racer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 22 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Well, he meant routing the actual intake filter and pipe from the intake manifold through the snorkel. Not just attaching the body panel. Levi, you should probably get your I.Q. checked, because you're probably retarded.