Thread: to snorkle or not to snorkle?

Originally Posted by alanbettison

Disoc 2, V8 on LPG

Not withstansing river crossings

Do the norkles' make that much difference to the performance and general betterment (is that a real word?) of the engine

thanks

Well, it appears to help my D1 V8.
I'm getting a slight power and fuel economy since altering the exhaust and fitting a snorkel.

The cooler air has to help.

Ron

I am unsure of what sort of driving you do but they are not just for water. It is worth while if you intend on doing or do any dirt road driving also. As it pulls cleaner air due to its height advantage.

If it were me I'd get one as they are pretty cheap in the scheme of things and it offers cleaner air then your stock intake does.

Performance wise I can't answer.

Xav

Funny, I have just taken mine off my RRC, after reading that the A pillars and windscreen area of the car are among the most important for air resistance reduction and that makers spend many hours testing the windscreen roof and side window /mirror interface.

I till have the cool air via a boat bilge vent on the decker panel.


I have also fitted 30 "airtabs" to the rear. It looks a bit funny but should give up to 3-4% increase in economy.

By the way cool air does not increase economy, just power. Hot air reduces power but improves economy, hence the fuel saving devices like insulators for injectors.
Regards Philip A

"Betterment" is a word it means "an improvement over what has been the case" but "norkle" is not

wouldn't norkles be little norks

I don't think the norkels made any improvement to to performance/economy of my TD5. It has however improved the life of the engine by reducing dusting and by keeping the water out.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I have also fitted 30 "airtabs" to the rear. It looks a bit funny but should give up to 3-4% increase in economy.

regards Philip A

Is this "Secret Phillip" stuff??
or can we see PICS?

Is it possible that no-one has ever tested the claim "high intake = less dust".... on cape roads and other dirt roads Ive been on, if you are driving in the dust (not advised but happens) i reckon the "nork" will pick up just as much if not more dust than an in gaurd... and if you are worried about dust kick up when on dirt... going in the gaurd, why is the engine bay not layed with dust like the outside of the vehicle and it has oil to stick to aswell?

I use a "norkle" cos tdi's dont like drinking water... i reckon it probably makes the air cleaner work harder though... would like to see others opinions.

steve