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08-22-2012, 09:04 AM
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Snorkel
I have a 7.3 '02 E350 Sportsmobile and the lower intake part of my airbox has cracked in multiple places. I figure this might be a good time to sort out a snorkel for the van, instead of replacing the part and then sorting the snorkel later. My reason for a snorkel is cleaner air. I believe the stock air box and filter setup just can't handle driving with others on dusty dirt roads.
Has anyone done this?
Is there a unit I can buy off the shelf without modifiying?
Is this worth doing?
Thanks for all the help 
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08-22-2012, 10:53 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Turlock Ca
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Re: Snorkel
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08-22-2012, 05:39 PM
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Re: Snorkel
worth doing? YES, clean, dry and cool air
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08-22-2012, 07:34 PM
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Re: Snorkel
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Originally Posted by AndrewST
worth doing? YES, clean, dry and cool air
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Especially true in the desert. Try driving in a convoy of 4 or more vehicles. Even separating yourselves by 1/4 mile can leave a lot of dust in the air.
Herb
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SMB-less as of 02/04/2012. Our savings account is richer, but our adventures are poorer.
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08-31-2012, 03:17 PM
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Re: Snorkel
I've read through those other two posts, but didn't find any real good info about either making a custom unit or buying one that works off the shelf. I want to put one on, just want it to make sense financially and install wise. Any more info or thoughts? Any other pics of vans with snorkels?
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09-01-2012, 10:33 AM
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Re: Snorkel
I will also look into it this fall but will be for the 6.0...
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2009 E350 window RB 6.0 PSD Quadvan 4x4 with EB pop top
2003 E350 ambulance 7.3 PSD Quigley
2007 Jeep JK for local offroad
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09-01-2012, 04:29 PM
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Re: Snorkel
Subscribed. I want one too.
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09-09-2012, 02:10 PM
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Re: Snorkel
I also would take one! 
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09-10-2012, 12:46 AM
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Location: Santa Monica, CA
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Re: Snorkel
I am hoping to finish my 3 1/2" down pipe from turbo, to 4" the rest of the way out this week. The next thing on the list was the intake. A snorkel may just be the proper way to make that work. I will be keeping a close eye on this subject.
John
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09-10-2012, 12:46 AM
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Re: Snorkel
BTW, I will post my exhaust mod once it is complete.
Cheers,
John
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