home made Snorkel

skatepozer23 · 11-10-2009, 12:26 PM

Hey guys ive been wanting to buy a snorkel for the oem airbox for sometime but have decided 300 bucks is wacko. So ive come up with the idea to try and create one myself using parts available at local stores.

If anyone has a useful idea on how to do this please post it!!

Im at work currently but after work im gonna go around to some auto parts stores and see what i can find. The only material i can think of right now is the adjustable tubing for dryer exhaust and cutting a funnel and securing it to the end of the tube. but if anyone else has any better ideas im all ears

RealJoKeR · 11-10-2009, 12:56 PM

JUST MAKE SURE THE INSIDE OF YOUR SNORKEL IS SMOOTH...DONT THINK IVE SEEN 1 THATS RIGID....GL BRUTHA

S2K Reborn · 11-10-2009, 01:10 PM

I was gunna try and make one a while back. Never gotta round to it. I designed and rendered mine on autoCad. I was gunna make mine out of sheet metal. Hope u have luck making yours

RL1924 · 11-10-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skatepozer23

Hey guys ive been wanting to buy a snorkel for the oem airbox for sometime but have decided 300 bucks is wacko. So ive come up with the idea to try and create one myself using parts available at local stores.

If anyone has a useful idea on how to do this please post it!!

Im at work currently but after work im gonna go around to some auto parts stores and see what i can find. The only material i can think of right now is the adjustable tubing for dryer exhaust and cutting a funnel and securing it to the end of the tube. but if anyone else has any better ideas im all ears

$50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_7020wt_941

phins2rt · 11-10-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

$50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_7020wt_941

But $55 to ship and 3 week lead time!!

RL1924 · 11-10-2009, 02:50 PM

Ah did not see that 3 week stuff

turbosix · 11-10-2009, 04:16 PM

you can use ducting, but it looks REALLY cheap. dont secure it to the inlet either, just have it blow towards the opening in the airbox.

turbosix · 11-10-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

$50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...#ht_7020wt_941

look at that TINY BEND... how could anyone think this is a good idea? absolutely retarded.

RL1924 · 11-10-2009, 04:20 PM

I thought most snorkles had a bigger opening, I know the password JDM is much smaller but didn't know all were like that.

turbosix · 11-10-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RL1924

I thought most snorkles had a bigger opening, I know the password JDM is much smaller but didn't know all were like that.

the opening is not my concern, its the bottle neck that i couldnt fit my pinky through.

might as well just use duct tape and cover 75% of the oem "funnel"

turbosix · 11-10-2009, 04:30 PM

the other pipes ive seen require cutting the hood for clearance. this one doesnt and its about the dumbest thing you could buy.

Honda007 · 11-10-2009, 07:53 PM

I would think of PVC piping with some rubber inserts maybe, before I thought of Dryer ducting....idk, as suggested modifying an ebay may be a better solution.

skatepozer23 · 11-10-2009, 08:02 PM

I just want to thank you guys for your input. I decided to buy the $55 dollar snorkel because the password jdm snorkel looks just as thin in the bend as this cheapo I bought and the jdm one is used in their air intake kit with zero bottlenecks

philiam · 11-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Stay out of puddles!

nateman101 · 11-11-2009, 05:37 AM

I have a password jdm snorkle that goes into my stock airbox...
I like it because it....
A - looks nice, carbon fiber, very lite
B - got it used for $200.00 (guy installed it for me)
C - POWER GAIN!!
D - Its JDM, there for just as good as the rest of the car

nateman101 · 11-11-2009, 05:41 AM

Here are some pictures....

DJJSR · 11-11-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nateman101

I have a password jdm snorkle that goes into my stock airbox...
I like it because it....
A - looks nice, carbon fiber, very lite
B - got it used for $200.00 (guy installed it for me)
C - POWER GAIN!!
D - Its JDM, there for just as good as the rest of the car

Power gain? Really? How much?
(gains measured with a butt dyno are usually psychological)

gomarlins3 · 11-11-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Power gain? Really? How much?

Very good question.

nateman101 · 11-11-2009, 07:13 AM

I havnt put my car on a dyno, to really get any answers, but from driving it every day... then i put the snorkel on, it "spinns" second a little, and i can feel it pull better from down lown in the rpm range.... say you are in 5th gear in about 3,000 rpm, and you step on it, it pulls more.
I like it, but if you are looking for a noise increase, there isn't one because you are using the stock air box....
Also when your car is on the track, it keeps fresh air going into your motor...

I know what i can do, so im not using my "butt" dyno.....
i have dynolicous on my ipod, with previouse dyno runs on it from before the intake....
I am going to compare them some time and provide y'all with some info on it...

skatepozer23 · 11-11-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nateman101

I havnt put my car on a dyno, to really get any answers, but from driving it every day... then i put the snorkel on, it "spinns" second a little, and i can feel it pull better from down lown in the rpm range.... say you are in 5th gear in about 3,000 rpm, and you step on it, it pulls more.
I like it, but if you are looking for a noise increase, there isn't one because you are using the stock air box....
Also when your car is on the track, it keeps fresh air going into your motor...

I know what i can do, so im not using my "butt" dyno.....
i have dynolicous on my ipod, with previouse dyno runs on it from before the intake....
I am going to compare them some time and provide y'all with some info on it...

Ive got dynolicious and if you think this program is legit then your mistaken

nateman101 · 11-11-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by skatepozer23

Ive got dynolicious and if you think this program is legit then your mistaken

it doesnt matter how exact it is to your actuall hp and time... all i am looking for is a something to compare.

skatepozer23 · 11-11-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nateman101

it doesnt matter how exact it is to your actuall hp and time... all i am looking for is a something to compare.

I do use that program alot though. Its a fun tool to get estimates from

nateman101 · 11-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skatepozer23

I do use that program alot though. Its a fun tool to get estimates from

it was pretty spot on my my ap2,

5.8 to 60
218 peak hp
.71 G's of acceleration
(did not do a 1/4 mile with it)

11-10-2009, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
skatepozer23 Enthused Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 105	home made Snorkel Hey guys ive been wanting to buy a snorkel for the oem airbox for sometime but have decided 300 bucks is wacko. So ive come up with the idea to try and create one myself using parts available at local stores. If anyone has a useful idea on how to do this please post it!! Im at work currently but after work im gonna go around to some auto parts stores and see what i can find. The only material i can think of right now is the adjustable tubing for dryer exhaust and cutting a funnel and securing it to the end of the tube. but if anyone else has any better ideas im all ears

11-10-2009, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
RealJoKeR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pasadena,ca Posts: 349	JUST MAKE SURE THE INSIDE OF YOUR SNORKEL IS SMOOTH...DONT THINK IVE SEEN 1 THATS RIGID....GL BRUTHA __________________ Originally Posted by RMurphy You know, we sit low enough in the S that no one can see what you are or aren't wearing anyway. I say we all go topless this summer!

11-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
S2K Reborn Tx Tech Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 479	I was gunna try and make one a while back. Never gotta round to it. I designed and rendered mine on autoCad. I was gunna make mine out of sheet metal. Hope u have luck making yours __________________

11-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 3,259	you can use ducting, but it looks REALLY cheap. dont secure it to the inlet either, just have it blow towards the opening in the airbox. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000

11-10-2009, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 3,259	the other pipes ive seen require cutting the hood for clearance. this one doesnt and its about the dumbest thing you could buy. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000

11-10-2009, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,208	Ah did not see that 3 week stuff

11-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,208	I thought most snorkles had a bigger opening, I know the password JDM is much smaller but didn't know all were like that.

11-10-2009, 07:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Honda007 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 244	I would think of PVC piping with some rubber inserts maybe, before I thought of Dryer ducting....idk, as suggested modifying an ebay may be a better solution. __________________

11-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
skatepozer23 Enthused Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 105	I just want to thank you guys for your input. I decided to buy the $55 dollar snorkel because the password jdm snorkel looks just as thin in the bend as this cheapo I bought and the jdm one is used in their air intake kit with zero bottlenecks

11-10-2009, 10:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 3,037	Stay out of puddles! __________________ .

11-11-2009, 05:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
nateman101 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the G boro , NC Posts: 125	I have a password jdm snorkle that goes into my stock airbox... I like it because it.... A - looks nice, carbon fiber, very lite B - got it used for $200.00 (guy installed it for me) C - POWER GAIN!! D - Its JDM, there for just as good as the rest of the car __________________

11-11-2009, 07:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
nateman101 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the G boro , NC Posts: 125	I havnt put my car on a dyno, to really get any answers, but from driving it every day... then i put the snorkel on, it "spinns" second a little, and i can feel it pull better from down lown in the rpm range.... say you are in 5th gear in about 3,000 rpm, and you step on it, it pulls more. I like it, but if you are looking for a noise increase, there isn't one because you are using the stock air box.... Also when your car is on the track, it keeps fresh air going into your motor... I know what i can do, so im not using my "butt" dyno..... i have dynolicous on my ipod, with previouse dyno runs on it from before the intake.... I am going to compare them some time and provide y'all with some info on it... __________________

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