Thread: Why don't Safari make a snorkel for the 4L V6 Petrol?

Originally Posted by djhampson

The Safari Snorkel will fit with no dramas. It will also look a bit more fit for purpose than any custom made effort that I could make.

The reason I created the thread was to make sure that Safari hadn't tried fitting their snorkel to the 4L and discovered that it didn't work. I.e. not enough air flow etc.

I'm satisfied now to get a snorkel and fit it up.

When you do, would you mind posting up a bit of a "how to" for those of us, like me and DI5CO, who are technically challenged?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by djhampson

Exactly why I am asking the question. If the reason Safari don't make a snorkel for the Petrol V6 is supply and demand then I'm going to install a TDv6 snorkel.

If however the reason was a technical one then I'd be reluctant to install one. My only concern is air volume but as Safari make snorkels for other makes 4L and bigger petrol engines I think it should be ok.

As far as I can tell the parts between the guard and the airbox are the same for the 2.7 D, the 4.0L V6 and the 4.4L V8 so in theory no hacking or modding should be needed.

How much boost does the TDV6 run? If it is 15 psi or higher, you can basically double the engine capacity. So if the snorkel has been properly designed it should flow enough air for a 5L naturally aspirated petrol easily.

The LR genuine RAI can be used as a snorkel. When the assembly is bought from LR it has a perforated elbow which is replaced on the air filter. If the elbow id not replaced, but the existing solid elbow is used, you have a snorkel.

Have confirmed this with Austral in Fortitude Valley. Parts approx $750 and can be self fitted.

Cheers

Dom

When I phoned Austral I wwas quoted $1100 AUD for the LRAI supply only. I eventually got one from the UK cheaper (including delivery).

Ivan

Do you have to drill or cut anywhere to fit the RAI? Also tamar4x4store in the UK do them for 332 GBP. Don't know how much shipping is though.

You have to drill the A pillar to fit it and I think you have to drill the wing. I paid $80 and had it fitted by OL when they fitted my Bullbar and winch. I figured it was not worth me screwing it up

Ivan

You have to drill one hole in the "A" pillar and two holes in the wing, and then fit "rivnuts" to hold the bolts, just measure twice and double check before you "drill" - wouldn't do the have the holes in the wrong place
It's a bit nerve-wracking to drill some holes in your vehicle - but just take your time and you'll be fine.
cheers

Update: I bought a Safari snorkel on Saturday and finished installing it yesterday.

No real issues to speak of but it is a big job if you're not already comfortable with drilling, angle grinding etc. Or if you got big hands. I've got hundreds of cuts from tightening up the nuts inside the guard.

Will post up a thread with pics soon.