Getting a new 4x4 is always a rewarding time, and when having a look around it's tough not to imagine all the products and accessories you want to equip to your new vehicle. Whether you intend to acquire aftermarket products and accessories to boost the visual appeal or performance of your 4WD, few of these upgrades are as worthwhile as the addition of an air intake snorkel.
Cleaner air An air intake snorkel not only provides cleaner air to the engine, but also to the passengers as well. Typical 4x4 tracks and off-roading involve a lot of dust which results in a contaminated supply of air into the vehicle. Without an air intake snorkel, the air supply to the vehicle is positioned behind the grill or from the inner guard of the vehicle where dust is most concentrated. Those 4x4’s travelling in fleets will find the dust undoubtedly worse! Although the body of the vehicle provides some deflection, a large amount of dust and other contaminants leave passengers and the engine with a degree of air contamination. The installation of a snorkel increases the air intake of the vehicle to approximately roof height, which means that the air will be cleaner, denser, and cooler than the air taken from the heated engine bay. Not only does this supply passengers with cleaner air, but it also improves the performance of the engine considering that hotter air has less oxygen for combustion and subsequently impairs performance. You may have observed that during frosty winter mornings, your vehicle is much more responsive with crisper acceleration. Keeping water out of the engine It may seem counter-intuitive to position the air intake outside of the vehicle given that rain could enter the snorkel, but the innovative design of snorkels will diffuse and drain any water before it enters the engine. When crossing rivers or creeks, even a little amount of water hitting the engine can result in massive damages by bending internal reciprocating components. By elevating the height of the air intake, vehicles that have snorkels fitted can go through water almost fully submerged and the engine will still remain free from any water. Price and maintenance When considering the drive-away price of your 4x4, the price of purchasing and fitting a snorkel is fairly irrelevant. Keep in mind that most snorkels are designed for a particular make and model. An air intake snorkel will normally set you back around $300 to $600 and it's best to get a skilled professional to install your snorkel as a 3 to 4 inch hole must be drilled into the side of your vehicle. Despite this, once fitted you can be rest assured that your 4WD has improved performance and flexibility. Remember that you should take a look at the fasteners and fittings of your snorkel now and then to ensure your snorkel is sealed thoroughly. When air or water is being drawn through a damaged seal or a crack in the snorkel, it can often times sidestep the air cleaner and get to the engine. TJM Airtec snorkels TJM Airtec snorkels are made from reputable Australian polymer materials that exceed the Australian Standard for UV stabilisation of UV8, with ratings at UV20-UV24. The colour pigmentation process doesn't cut any corners either, giving you a bleed-free, even, and dense product. Proudly Australian made and tested in the harshest of environments, you can have the confidence that a TJM Airtec snorkel will achieve peak performance every time. If you're interested in buying an air intake snorkel for your 4WD, TJM Australia have you covered. For additional information on their wide variety of Airtec snorkels, phone their staff on 07 3865 9999, or visit their handy store locator to discover which TJM store is closest to you.
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