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Title: Snorkles
Post by: nuthermug on May 27, 2013, 08:03:09 PM

Iam adding a snorkel to my navara and was wondering about the difference between ARB and Nissan/Airtec snorkles.

The Arb snorkel s its up like snake ready to strike and the airtec is more layed backis is one better than the other more /less air intake or is it just to be different, I personally prefer the airtec

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: Brumbypt on May 28, 2013, 09:43:59 AM

Get the one u prefer the look of, its your rig..

But i like the arb and safari snorkels,   The heads are replaceable and u can put a sock over the top for added dust protection when in the outback..

But its your rig, just dont buy Chinese or other copies..

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: TOPNDR on May 28, 2013, 10:47:54 AM

I had Airtec on both my 'Trols, and have an Airtec on the 200 Series.  I'm happy with the performance, and doubt there'd be a measurable difference between the performance of either.  But the Airtecs look much better in my opinion.

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: cyberess on May 28, 2013, 11:03:24 AM

You have not stated with Navara we are talking about -- If it's the D22 or D40 version  --

I used to own a R51 Pathfinder which is the same setup as the D40 Navara diesel, and I installed a Safari snorkel, one thing to be aware of, is that a snorkel creates a fair amount of noticeable induction noise into the cabin.

There is discussion about the different Snorkels available for the R51 on the Pathfinder forum, which could be of interest

Talking about the factory Snorkel is difficult to seal -- Nissan recommending not to use them for water crossings -- Safari Snorkel  being noisy
http://pcoa.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=7291&hilit=sikaflex (http://pcoa.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=7291&hilit=sikaflex)
http://pcoa.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8191&hilit=snorkel (http://pcoa.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8191&hilit=snorkel)

 :cheers:

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: Diesel Power on May 28, 2013, 11:36:23 AM

I had an Airtec snorkel on my D40 Navara. I didn't have any issues and performed well. You  can get the prefilter snorkel socks to fit inside if you want to use them for dusty conditions, ( if it's the removable head Airtec ). 
Regards
DP

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: nuthermug on May 28, 2013, 08:10:01 PM

Thanks for all the replies My navara is a D22 and while I prefer the airtec I cant find any one where I live to fit it ( I,m a bit scarred to start cutting holes in my ute) the only place nearby 120 ks is an ARB mob so tomorrow they will be putting a safari and a long ranger tank on for me.

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: Tjupurula on May 28, 2013, 08:47:59 PM

Hi Nuthermug
I have installed a Safari Snorkel on my bush basher, and I enjoy the fact that I can reverse the head to fack when I hit shocking mud, which is frequent at this time of year.
Regards
Tjupurula

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: nuthermug on May 30, 2013, 09:16:02 PM

Thanks Tjupurla, I never would have thought of that it makes me feel better now that its on.

Title: Re: Snorkles
Post by: muzza01 on May 30, 2013, 09:38:04 PM

Reversing your snorkel head is a good idea when in a dusty convoy.(unless you are right at the front).