What does a snorkel do on a defender?
The main function of the snorkel is to provide your Land Rover’s engine with cool, dry and clean air while off-roading and also to prevent water and dirt from entering the engine.
Does the new Defender have a snorkel?
This snorkel is part of the Explorer Pack, we have this available separately. Although this may appear to increase your wading depth in deep water it does not – its purpose is to suck cleaner dust free air into the engine so is actually better suited to dry and dusty environments.
Where are Safari snorkels made?
Australia
Safari snorkels are engineered and manufactured in Australia from locally sourced materials.
Are snorkels easy to install?
While it is possible to customize a snorkel for vehicles where no ready-made one is available, it is an involved and costly process, and you may need to change your internal air-intake assembly to make one fit. Most commercially available snorkels are specifically designed to fit snugly against the bodywork.
Are Safari snorkels worth it?
Aside from giving your rig an added aesthetic, the benefits of a snorkel on a 4WD can include improved fuel efficiency, increased performance, and reduced wear and tear. The elevated position of the snorkel allows your vehicle to take in cleaner and cooler air that’s contaminant free.
Are snorkels restrictive?
Trekker. A half-decent snorkel (i.e. any of the off-the-shelf ones) won’t restrict the airflow into the engine. A snorkel is just a tube leading into the air filter, and the filter restricts things to a much, much greater degree (that is part of its job, after all).
Why do you need a snorkel?
By breathing through the snorkel, you’ll avoid swallowing lungfuls of water and emptying your dive tank. A snorkel can help you assess dive conditions from the surface. If you’re on a dive boat, you could get into the water first while wearing your mask and snorkel to assess the current and level of visibility.
Where does a snorkel connect to?
Like a mouth piece, the bottom of the snorkel connects to an air box via water-tight fittings. Even if you’re crossing a river where the water level is above the snorkel cut out, you’ll be protected from water entering at the airbox.
How does a safari snorkel work?
When the vehicle is stationary, the air is sucked into the engine through the snorkel as usual. Air filters etc clean the dust and moisture out of the air. As the vehicle starts to move forward, the air is rammed down through the ‘scoop’ of the snorkel. Clean, moisture-free air is rammed into the air intake.