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Snorkle vs MPG

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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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Default Snorkle vs MPG

How did th snorkle effect your MPG + or -?
Include the make of snorkle you are using
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
People with a snorkel usually get 1-2 (from those who post numbers) the increase can be attributed to the ram air effect as well as being a true cold air intake.
^^^^^ that is what I am seeing. The snorkel is pulling in more cooler outside air vs pulling in hot engine air.

With the install of my AEV ram-air snorkel with AFe Drop-in filter. I gained 2 MPG after I replaced my AirRaid CAI (Hot Engine Air Intake) system. I ran both systems with the superchips on Tow mode and my fuel mileage is hand calculated. Also, I get the bonus of not worrying about sucking in water.

JKU - 6spd, 3:73 gearing, 33's, 3" lift, bumpers & winch.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
What is your mpg then? I run a k&n and drive my jeep like it's stolen and I get around 16. I think we are still on "winter blend" here.
Currently in the winter I am getting 17MPG city and 20 MPG highway. Summer months I usually can pull around 17-18MPG city and 21-22 MPG highway and drive it pretty hard.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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Ease up on the skinny pedal and it will net ya the same results.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Default My Current mileage

I am averaging 18.8 mpg daily in th hills of SW virginia in my JKU with 55000 miles on it. I drive 47 miles to work 10 country and 37 interstate 81. I have a 3" lift, 4:88's, 33 inch tires and an automatic. And I drive for economy, summer blend will improve it a little.

I just want to add a snorkle but I don't want to keep paying for it every time I fill up.
When I had the roof rack I averaged 16.5
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