The REAL Reason You NEED a SNORKEL (Install Guide)

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The REAL Reason You NEED a SNORKEL (Install Guide)

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In this video, I showcase why and when you NEED to install a snorkel on your Lexus GX470, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Sequoia, or similar rig. I have seen far too many posts on social media mocking snorkels as being try-hard off-road accessories for people who are just trying to look cool. It's not about aesthetics, its about protecting your engine from hydrolocking when going through any depth of water at speed. If you modify your factory-installed air intake system, you should consider getting a snorkel.
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@slowazzes1972 7 ай бұрын

use a center punch before drilling it makes it a lot easier, keeps the bit from moving.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 7 ай бұрын

Yeah this is the best way for sure. Didn’t have one on hand at time of install but if I were to do it again, I’d use a punch

@TJackSurvival Ай бұрын

Great video! Excellent channel. Great edits. Well done.

@dadisphat6426 8 ай бұрын

Great video and explanation! You’re very good at explaining what and why you’re doing these upgrades

@gerard8496 8 ай бұрын

nice job, nice dad, im in for this . my 470 is coming this week,under 100,000 miles on a 2006 desert camo wrap since i live in new mex

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a Cool GX! Yeah my dad is a real one for helping out haha

@brianhazlehurst2152 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your prompt reply. Whether you have a snorkel or an air scoop at the coolest position inside the engine bay, I would fit a pre-filter, albeit less "sexy" than the other heads.

@jimmpsi 6 ай бұрын

How's the Velcro holding up?

@elderjholder 5 ай бұрын

Having a snorkle also is a best way of having a “cold air intake”

@calebg4890 8 ай бұрын

Solid video bro!!

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@brianhazlehurst2152 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your informative video. I'd be very grateful for your opinion on a cool air intake modification I'm thinking of making. I have a Hilux SW4 diesel 2008. The air filter is like a drum on the right and it receives air from under the wheel arch, which, even if the ill-fitting plastic liner with its fragile fasteners provided reasonable protection from dirt and rain thrown up by the wheel, I'd like to shift the air intake to inside the engine bay at the coolest, most protected spot. My idea is to block the orginal entry tube and fit another of the same diameter either forward to just behind the headlamp or at the right back corner of the engine compartment. Can you tell me which would be the cooler position and least likely to suck in dust and rain. Incidentally, I'm againt schnorkels for varios reasons, although they do look "sexy". I'd be extremely grateful for your expert advice on this project.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 4 ай бұрын

I’d hardly call myself an expert (though I appreciate your kind words), but I’m happy to give my opinion. In my experience this type of non-snorkel air intake tube relocation has been more toward the back of the engine. I think this is mostly for its more protected position from outside conditions than for its cold air benefits, but if you don’t like snorkels, and you are looking to protect from dust and water intrusion, I prefer this option. Keep in mind we don’t get Hiluxs here, so my opinion may be totally off for your application.

@bricefloyd9480 Ай бұрын

Let’s see that gt4 in the back

@lexus_offroad_adventures Ай бұрын

@@bricefloyd9480 I may be rebranding the channel soon to include street/track car stuff as I just picked up an E46 M3. Can include my dad’s GT4 as well. Don’t want to alienate the off-road audience though…

@dougmarbourg 3 ай бұрын

Great vid...Well done. Quick question: What happens in a torrential downpour rainstorm? My thought is that's a much more likely scenario to cause a massive amount of water ingress than spray from around the fender liner with tape. No?

@lexus_offroad_adventures 3 ай бұрын

Nope, I tested it at the end of the video with an absolute torrent from a car wash machine and it was totally dry. It’s been through many unusually intense California downpours as well and no issues. I’m just glad I don’t have to worry about that air scoop in the fender well enabling water to lock up my engine anymore. Super happy with this mod

@dougmarbourg 3 ай бұрын

@@lexus_offroad_adventures Thank bro! Yes, I made the comment before I saw the car wash test at the end. I'm sold, and thanks a lot! I'm going with 35's now too, and going broke watching your vids! Thanks again.

@zachb208 8 ай бұрын

awesome video. Thank you for the car wash test!

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Did way better than I thought! Zero water even in the lower part of the snorkel.

@beyond.overland 8 ай бұрын

quick question bro. with your setup, what's your MPG? also, with your amazon snorkel, did you have a good template? i've heard horror stories of bad templates resulting in multiple holes on the fender.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

With my setup, all my accessory weight, 35s with a 4.88 regear, I’m at about 12.2mpg average on the factory computer. So add like 16% to account for increased tire diameter. About 14mpg combined city/highway.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

As for the template, I showed everything in the video… the top holes needed to be slightly notched downward. But you can always verify the template before final install. No sweat

@davidfinch2308 8 ай бұрын

PSA next time your working and have to kneel on the garage floor grab one of the foam floor tiles from behind you to kneel on.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Haha all I could think about was getting the job done. Didn’t even cross my mind

@davidfinch2308 8 ай бұрын

Good info in the video. @@lexus_offroad_adventures

@naturalLin 5 ай бұрын

How come the defender has a flush looking intake? It’s aesthetically pleasing than all the ones out there

@lexus_offroad_adventures 5 ай бұрын

It’s just a tube, which can be designed in any way. There is one that fits flush like the Defender one for GX470. Check out LenzDesigns snorkels. They have had some issues fulfilling orders in the past though. www.lenzdesignshop.com/online-store/Lenzdesign-Snorkel-Lexus-GX470-Toyota-Prado-120-c24246247

@antonioalvarez8751 8 ай бұрын

What tire size are you running? Great video

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Running 35s. Milestar Patagonia M/T 315/70/17

@project-LEXUS-BMW 3 ай бұрын

Where did buy that little mesh or you made it ?

@dwp3206 8 ай бұрын

Great video. I’m looking at the Lenzo design, anyone have any experience or opinion?

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

From what I’ve heard: if you can actually get them to send you one in a reasonable amount of time, it’s a nice piece. I couldn’t get that one because it would interfere with my roof rack.

@bek4805 8 ай бұрын

❤

@nicholastaveras7017 7 ай бұрын

Was there a difference in sound?

@lexus_offroad_adventures 7 ай бұрын

No, but I already have a rooftop tent which makes a bit of wind noise so not sure if it would contribute or not.

@Moondoggy1941 8 ай бұрын

Do you really need to do all of those camera movements? Sorry 12:22 just speed up.

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

Yes.

@johnandrews1737 8 ай бұрын

I just chalked it up to your average California earthquakes.=)

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

@@johnandrews1737 lol yep, gotta be careful out here

@lexus_offroad_adventures 8 ай бұрын

@moondoggy1941 yeah sorry had to fast forward. The video was getting too long!

@Moondoggy1941 8 ай бұрын

@@lexus_offroad_adventures No worries, I was watching the video and got distracted then came back and I was WTH. I am so OCD I could never drill into my GX, I would defiantly have to pay and walk down the street.