preparing to snorkle
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From: Jackson, TN
preparing to snorkle
I have been reading amd searching the forum as I can and I'm at a crossroad. On the 3.8 jk's what would be better to snorkle?
The ripp cai to snorkle or factory airbox with a K&n dropin to snorkle? Mainly road / daily dutys but some trail riding and creek driving in the mix monthly.
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The ripp cai to snorkle or factory airbox with a K&n dropin to snorkle? Mainly road / daily dutys but some trail riding and creek driving in the mix monthly.
And go...
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There is a small drop in horsepower from the snorkel as demonstrated during dynamometer testing (at least on a supercharged JK, which of course draws more air) ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lkivkmb4ro To avoid that, an option such as the RIPP snorkel adapter could help. That is, if you really plan to attach/detach the hose when transitioning from road to off-road usage. If not, then there would seem no point for the added expense.
As for the K&N: It is not a good filter for off-road use. Yes, it passes more air. That's because it doesn't filter as well. It's an easy concept to accept, though many will argue vehemently otherwise. However, it's been proven in testing to be a poor filter compared to other options (Air Filtration Test). K&N may be okay for someone who stays on paved roads where fine dust is not really an issue (unless you live in haboob country, LOL). Other than that, just say no.
BTW, just so you know: While you may be able to prove a small horsepower/torque increase on a dynamometer, don't expect any butt performance increase from any and all of these mods. And don't expect any MPG increase worth the expense. The reason you put a snorkel on is because you ford streams or because you drive very dusty roads and want the prefilter to help clean up the air before it gets to the main airbox (or you want the appearance that you're ready to ford streams or drive dusty roads).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lkivkmb4ro To avoid that, an option such as the RIPP snorkel adapter could help. That is, if you really plan to attach/detach the hose when transitioning from road to off-road usage. If not, then there would seem no point for the added expense.
As for the K&N: It is not a good filter for off-road use. Yes, it passes more air. That's because it doesn't filter as well. It's an easy concept to accept, though many will argue vehemently otherwise. However, it's been proven in testing to be a poor filter compared to other options (Air Filtration Test). K&N may be okay for someone who stays on paved roads where fine dust is not really an issue (unless you live in haboob country, LOL). Other than that, just say no.
BTW, just so you know: While you may be able to prove a small horsepower/torque increase on a dynamometer, don't expect any butt performance increase from any and all of these mods. And don't expect any MPG increase worth the expense. The reason you put a snorkel on is because you ford streams or because you drive very dusty roads and want the prefilter to help clean up the air before it gets to the main airbox (or you want the appearance that you're ready to ford streams or drive dusty roads).
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Mark thanks for the reply.
as far as power is concerned it's no issue. If I'd wanted to have power I wouldn't have bought a jeep lol. As far as the k&n, I understand their issues with dust. Hence why I asked about a CAI. I've built a setup before for a carb setup using those self contained filter housing with a k&n style filter and a pre filter wrap with good results. But didn't know if anyone offered such a animal for the jk?
as far as power is concerned it's no issue. If I'd wanted to have power I wouldn't have bought a jeep lol. As far as the k&n, I understand their issues with dust. Hence why I asked about a CAI. I've built a setup before for a carb setup using those self contained filter housing with a k&n style filter and a pre filter wrap with good results. But didn't know if anyone offered such a animal for the jk?
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From: Waco, TX
I've been running an AEV snorkle with a pre-filter for 4+ years primarily to handle all the dust here in Texas & Arkansas. Works great, and it's good to know it'll handle deep water crossings should the need arise.