Airflow Snorkel Installed

[nfpgasmask]

The VX get way more attention now that I have the snorkel mounted... I get a new compliment almost everyday.

No offense, but I hope you didn't cut a hole in your VX just to get attention!!

Bart

[VXorado]

No offense, but I hope you didn't cut a hole in your VX just to get attention!!

Bart

Not offended, I take the VX offroad more than most around... I got the york on board air compressor project going on now... next the winch install... next finish the SFIFS kits...

So, no the snorkel isn't just for looks. I can't wait to ford some deep water crossings, just need to figure out how to keep the TOD ECU dry.

I scared myself a couple years ago when I crossed the mud hold and it was a bit deeper than I was expecting. Just after we took this picture.





Still, I love the way the snorkel looks and I try to make all my exterior mods functional & aesthetically pleasing (to me). I mentioned it because I find it funny after everything I've done to the VX, the snorkel seems to be the eye catcher. It's true, tons of attention recently.

Researching & building projects for the VX is my favorite hobby and spend a lot of time working on them. I definitely don't mind the compliments & appreciation.


Here, I wrote this in my first snorkel thread and I'm happy with the results.

I've always wanted one (for the look too) & will definitely be pursuing it with more success than the past attempts.

[nfpgasmask]

So, no the snorkel isn't just for looks. I can't wait to ford some deep water crossings, just need to figure out how to keep the TOD ECU dry.

Cool! That's what I want to hear!! I can't wait to see pics/video of you doing just that!

Bart

[Marlin]

Man, being out here in the Gulf is killing me. Looks like I missed some great threads! Definitely gotta move the alternator and then work on the snorkel project. Looks like I will have an Injen Cold Air Intake available once I do this. Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of
That setup looks pretty good!

[nfpgasmask]

Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of

That shouldn't be hard. I saw about 6 of them at Pick & Pull a couple weeks ago.

Bart

[VXorado]

Man, being out here in the Gulf is killing me. Looks like I missed some great threads! Definitely gotta move the alternator and then work on the snorkel project. Looks like I will have an Injen Cold Air Intake available once I do this. Gotta find a rodeo to get the factory airbox out of
That setup looks pretty good!

I'm still hoping to use the snorkel this summer for a deeper water crossing. Unfortunately, Colorado is super dry and the water crossing I had in mind are just puddles this year.

[pbkid]

I'm still hoping to use the snorkel this summer for a deeper water crossing. Unfortunately, Colorado is super dry and the water crossing I had in mind are just puddles this year.

Just have to find a way to get you out on the trail , i think i know of a good LAKE on argentine pass

[VXorado]

Just have to find a way to get you out on the trail , i think i know of a good LAKE on argentine pass

Maybe we should do some trail testing the third week of July

[VXorado]

I wanted to run a trail with a water crossing to test the snorkel... unfortunately this crossing wasn't deep enough. Arcobarco was in the Ebony VX and was easily able to cross it.



The search continues for a deeper water crossing. I'm looking for a water depth at least up to my headlight.

[Triathlete]

The creek crossing on Fordyce trail will test it out nicely!

[VXorado]

The creek crossing on Fordyce trail will test it out nicely!

I don't know about that... although we would probably have an easier time because we're wider & heavier than a CJ/willys.

There should be plenty of crossings like that next spring if Colorado get a good snow pack. I'm still hoping to find one this year...

Patrick Cooper up-the-river video is the benchmark for the VX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ivM_tINlU

[evillecutter]

vxorado did you move your alternator to a higher spot?

[VXorado]

vxorado did you move your alternator to a higher spot? you might have already answered this but i didnt feel like reading through 8 threads with 4 pages each to find out

No I didn't. I don't think there's enough room to install it in the VX without cutting into the wheel wheel. For now, the front kilby skid plate is a good shield to protect the alternator from water/mud/dirt. Maybe some day...

[Triathlete]

Clear water is less of a threat to the alternator...muddy/dirty water is an atlernator killer though.

[VXorado]

Clear water is less of a threat to the alternator...muddy/dirty water is an atlernator killer though.

I've heard the same... do you know why?