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Snokel tops---turning them round?

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NIVAD:
Why do you do this?

I've heard different tails, but i like them facing forward but i found a reason to turn mine-

Trying to blast underneath whilst going through ford noticed water going close to snorkel and yes it had gone in, how much, who knows-certainly wont do that again.

Lincs niva:
Few people i know do it to stop the rain,dust and other crap hitting the snorkel face directly..

Cheers Gav

Ja1983:
in theory the filter should handle any dust/bugs/small amounts of water, and when forward facing there will be a forced induction effect, however its probably best NOT to go charging through water anyway really, as it will splash the engine, electrics etc possibly leading to problems, if weather is bad its probably wise to turn it back, heavy snow etc could potentialy cause a blockage!

my tupence worth anyway :wink:

AbyssDJ:
safari snorkels are usually turned backwards cos of rain and that, but to be honest the head is designed to expell rain anyway - thats what those little holes are for :) aint gonna harm anything.

if a bit of water went in the snorkel it shouldnt be any big deal... might get a bit of white smoke at the most. of course, its best that it doesnt go in, but if you're scooping up water with your snorkel then lets face it, you're probably going a bit deep anyway ;)

from what i've heard from most people as far as the ram air effect goes, it doesnt really make any difference. a few people have said it gives it a slight edge over normal snorkels or whatever.. but lets face it, its hardly a big scoop, and its hardly a fast, performance tuned car.

mobi:
i think you'll find it's the ram air thing some engines over air to fuel mix.(does that make sense?)

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