D3 V6 Petrol Snorkel

[Stevie]

Hi, I've been looking at D3 V6 petrol and at first the story was that there weren't any snorkels for these models due to demand it seems. However recently there are a couple that have popped up for sale on the interweb.

So my questions are:
a. are snorkels now available for V6 petrols?
b. are the ones out there custom modifications?

Cheers
Stevie

[4evershiva]

i got a D3 V6 petrol but havent got the snorkel. however, i did enquire about it, contact Opposite Lock at Slacks Creek, Qld. They will be able to outsource/fabricate one for you.

[winaje]

Without a photo its hard to tell, but surely LR didn't design a different intake tract through the body for a petrol??? Does the air intake still come through the right hand grille on the front guard?

Edit, added link to pic, does this look like your engine bay? I'd be happy to have a look at your D3 for you if you wish, I'm in East Hawthorn during the day, and have fitted my own Safari Snorkel to my D3 so know what to look for... Can park your V6 beside my TDV6 and compare parts etc.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/770.jpg

[gossamer]

Snorkel manufactures are funny like that when it come to petrol cars. I had a petrol Pajero and was told the safari snorkel wouldnt fit even though the airbox what exactly the same as the diesel and in the same spot. Lucky i have a mate who knows someone who worked at Safari and he did a home fit up job for me and it fitted no problems. Its the same as my D3 V8 they dont list a snorkel but it goes through the guard the same as a diesel and im pretty sure it enters the engine bay in the same spot????

[Stevie]

Thanks Will that's a great offer, I don't have one yet (D3) just looking around and wondered if the petrol could take a snorkel.

[gossamer]

For the record, a pic of the V8 intake/airbox and a pic showing where it goes through the innner guard

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/740.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/741.jpg

[TerryO]

So far that is the only real pain about the 5.0 V8 in the D4, it uses both the left and right air intakes, so would need two snorkels, one each side. ... :(

[DoubleDisco]

Have a look at this thread :

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/143175-why-dont-safari-make-snorkel-4l-v6-petrol-2.html

User djhampson post #29 advises he has fitted one!

There is also a snorkel on the uk ebay site that show it is compatible with all engines on the D3/D4 which is (possibly) another good sign.

Land Rover Discovery 3 and 4 Snorkel Raised Air Intake Snorkle | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-3-and-4-Snorkel-Raised-Air-Intake-Snorkle-/321139041623)

Once you've fitted yours, let us know how you go as I am thinking of fitting one too!! :p

PS. Why aren't there any cheap clones of the mantec snorkels (with the air intake opening at the rear) I think they look much better than the Safari style ones where the intake is at the front

[HarryO]

I have the D3 SE v6 and fitted a safari snorkel no major problems. Only wish they made the rubber hose a little longer. It's a real pain to pull the hose, hold the snorkel and tighten the clamp. Dark now but shout if you need photo's.

[Geedublya]

So far that is the only real pain about the 5.0 V8 in the D4, it uses both the left and right air intakes, so would need two snorkels, one each side. ... :(

I'm working on a solution to that problem Terry. It will either involve a 3.0 litre airbox or some creative fabrication.

[ADMIRAL]

PS. Why aren't there any cheap clones of the mantec snorkels (with the air intake opening at the rear) I think they look much better than the Safari style ones where the intake is at the front

The Safari top will swivel to any direction preferred. Just loosen the hoseclamp. My guess on cheapie snorkels, is that the take up on expensive vehicles like the D3/4 would be slow, as most owners care too much about the potential damage and horrendous repair bill, to risk a cheapie.

[TerryO]

Have not looked for a while but there used to be cheapie snorkels for D3's on eBay often, but I reckon as Admiral said why put a cheapie and take the risk that it might split, when for a couple hundred bucks more you can get a good quality one.

[HarryO]

The Safari top will swivel to any direction preferred.

Does the direction of the Air Intake have any impact on Fuel Consumption? Although I have not noticed any major change in mine I thought that the air pressure from having the intake forward reduced consumption - leaner mix? Facing backward would result in suction of the air - richer mix?


But then again I am most probably 100% wrong :D

[PhilipA]

I once tested a RRC snorkel with ARB type head, and the increase in air pressure to the air cleaner was 0.1inch of water measured with a Megahelic air pressure gauge at 80Kmh.

So the gain is pretty much nil, although I must admit that the seat of pants dyno felt that the 3.9 went better with the snorkel facing forward. The ARB type head also has drains all round which would decrease the air pressure by leaking.

When you consider that a petrol engine is "throttled" by the throttle it is hard to see how a petrol could gain anything.

It might be different in a diesel as the snorkel should give cooler air which MAY increase the air density and on later diesels like TD5 on, this is measured by a sensor and fuel compensated.
Regards Philip A

[Tombie]

PS. Why aren't there any cheap clones of the mantec snorkels (with the air intake opening at the rear) I think they look much better than the Safari style ones where the intake is at the front

Because copying other persons IP is stealing... And that is plain wrong and reduces innovation.

As well as never wanting to risk an engine for the sake of saving a few $$$.