Snorkal Top

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Paul Henry

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Hi all

Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward

I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad different

Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from

All the best
Paul


 
"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all
>
> Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
>
> I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
different
>
> Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from

Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.

Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the gas
blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops the
gas blending properly.


--
Smorgo (Steve Morgan)
Hello: '01 VFR 800 FI, '86 V8 110
Goodbye: '01 NT650V
E-Mail address is spam-trapped. Use my first name at wormpurple dot com


 

"Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi all
> >
> > Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
> >
> > I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
> different
> >
> > Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from
>
> Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
> though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.
>
> Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the
gas
> blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops
the
> gas blending properly.


Thanks mate Im not planning on gasing it just yet anyway

I am trying to get a tad different look and dont want to go down the
mushroom top I am going to try LR supermarket in Speke tomorrow just
wondered if there are any other sources I could try or has anyone got one on
a shelf they want to part with :)

all the best thanks mate

Paul


 
Dont think of fitting one if your going to drive in dusty conditions... When
fitted forward facing, it'll suck in all the crap and get it delivered to
your carbs.

"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi all
> > >
> > > Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
> > >
> > > I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
> > different
> > >
> > > Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from
> >
> > Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
> > though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.
> >
> > Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the
> gas
> > blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops
> the
> > gas blending properly.
>
>
> Thanks mate Im not planning on gasing it just yet anyway
>
> I am trying to get a tad different look and dont want to go down the
> mushroom top I am going to try LR supermarket in Speke tomorrow just
> wondered if there are any other sources I could try or has anyone got one
on
> a shelf they want to part with :)
>
> all the best thanks mate
>
> Paul
>
>


 

"4x4forfun" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Dont think of fitting one if your going to drive in dusty conditions...
When
> fitted forward facing, it'll suck in all the crap and get it delivered to
> your carbs.


Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
through a good airfilter all the same.

So come on guys were do I get one from lol

Paul


 
Paul Hi,

someone here in greece makes glassfible and epoxy snorkel tops modeled after
the one that looks forward and are made of plastic (s@f@ri snorkel)

I think he is asking for 50 euros plus postage each

Take care
Pantelis

"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi all
> > >
> > > Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
> > >
> > > I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
> > different
> > >
> > > Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from
> >
> > Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
> > though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.
> >
> > Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the
> gas
> > blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops
> the
> > gas blending properly.
>
>
> Thanks mate Im not planning on gasing it just yet anyway
>
> I am trying to get a tad different look and dont want to go down the
> mushroom top I am going to try LR supermarket in Speke tomorrow just
> wondered if there are any other sources I could try or has anyone got one
on
> a shelf they want to part with :)
>
> all the best thanks mate
>
> Paul
>
>


 
"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
<snip>
>
> Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
> through a good airfilter all the same.
>
> So come on guys were do I get one from lol

A further word of caution, then. The point of the forward-facing top is to
take advantage of "ram-air". The air is forced into the snorkle as you
drive, providing more power (actually, it tends to just make up for the
losses incurred having a snorkle). If you point it backwards, it will
generate a vacuum within the snorkle meaning _less_ air gets to the carbs
and consequently less power. It makes little difference at low speed but a
significant one at road speeds.


--
Smorgo (Steve Morgan)
Hello: '01 VFR 800 FI, '86 V8 110
Goodbye: '01 NT650V
E-Mail address is spam-trapped. Use my first name at wormpurple dot com



 
High speed in a Land Rover ??? Hehehehe

Andy
SIII 109SW 2.25 Petrol

"Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> <snip>
> >
> > Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
> > through a good airfilter all the same.
> >
> > So come on guys were do I get one from lol
>
> A further word of caution, then. The point of the forward-facing top is to
> take advantage of "ram-air". The air is forced into the snorkle as you
> drive, providing more power (actually, it tends to just make up for the
> losses incurred having a snorkle). If you point it backwards, it will
> generate a vacuum within the snorkle meaning _less_ air gets to the carbs
> and consequently less power. It makes little difference at low speed but a
> significant one at road speeds.
>
>
> --
> Smorgo (Steve Morgan)
> Hello: '01 VFR 800 FI, '86 V8 110
> Goodbye: '01 NT650V
> E-Mail address is spam-trapped. Use my first name at wormpurple dot com
>
>
>


 
thank you all guys for the replies to this odd question

Had a word with a supplier today and im looking at £60 and thats with
discount so it looks like its going to be the mushroom top one for me then
at about £20

I have taken on board what you said about having it facing backwards and
will bear it in mind if I ever get one but I guess im going to wait till
someone has one they dont want or need.

Thanks again chaps

Paul


 
>Subject: Re: Snorkal Top
>From: "Smorgo" [email protected]
>Date: 27/07/2004 07:12 GMT

<snip> It makes little difference at low speed but a
>significant one at road speeds.

I've just removed the Mantec snorkel fitted to my TD5 90 CSW as it actually had
a noticeable effect on road performance.



Steve. Suffolk.
remove 'knujon' to e-mail

 
we have a mushroom one (matt savage) on the top of our 90 V8 snorkel and
when it was on the rolling road it knocked the power down from approx 200bhp
to 160bhp. I now only connect the snorkel when off roading. For road use I
use the K&N's - noisy tho ;-)
Richard


"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> thank you all guys for the replies to this odd question
>
> Had a word with a supplier today and im looking at £60 and thats with
> discount so it looks like its going to be the mushroom top one for me then
> at about £20
>
> I have taken on board what you said about having it facing backwards and
> will bear it in mind if I ever get one but I guess im going to wait till
> someone has one they dont want or need.
>
> Thanks again chaps
>
> Paul
>
>


 
In message <[email protected]>, Smorgo <[email protected]>
writes
>"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
><snip>
>>
>> Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
>> through a good airfilter all the same.
>>
>> So come on guys were do I get one from lol
>
>A further word of caution, then. The point of the forward-facing top is to
>take advantage of "ram-air". The air is forced into the snorkle as you
>drive, providing more power (actually, it tends to just make up for the
>losses incurred having a snorkle). If you point it backwards, it will
>generate a vacuum within the snorkle meaning _less_ air gets to the carbs
>and consequently less power. It makes little difference at low speed but a
>significant one at road speeds.
>
>
That's the benefit if a properly designed mushroom top. It causes the
air to rotate and so flows better in to the snorkel. (AIUI)
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 
hugh wrote:


> That's the benefit if a properly designed mushroom top. It causes the
> air to rotate and so flows better in to the snorkel. (AIUI)

Unfortunately it ends up mounted by the 'A' pillar and there are major
air movement problems there at speed. The mushroom ones are great at
low speeds, but for high speed running the forward facing ones generally
work better. Donaldson (who manufacture truck air filters and
ancillaries) do a good line of forward facing ones at a moderate price.


--
EMB
change two to number to reply
 
"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all
>
> Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
>
> I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
different
>
> Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from

Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.

Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the gas
blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops the
gas blending properly.


--
Smorgo (Steve Morgan)
Hello: '01 VFR 800 FI, '86 V8 110
Goodbye: '01 NT650V
E-Mail address is spam-trapped. Use my first name at wormpurple dot com


 

"Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi all
> >
> > Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
> >
> > I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
> different
> >
> > Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from
>
> Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
> though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.
>
> Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the
gas
> blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops
the
> gas blending properly.


Thanks mate Im not planning on gasing it just yet anyway

I am trying to get a tad different look and dont want to go down the
mushroom top I am going to try LR supermarket in Speke tomorrow just
wondered if there are any other sources I could try or has anyone got one on
a shelf they want to part with :)

all the best thanks mate

Paul


 
Dont think of fitting one if your going to drive in dusty conditions... When
fitted forward facing, it'll suck in all the crap and get it delivered to
your carbs.

"Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hi all
> > >
> > > Im after a top for a snorkle pref the safari type that bends forward
> > >
> > > I can get the mushroom one cheap enough but fancy something a tad
> > different
> > >
> > > Anyone suggest anywere I can get one from
> >
> > Southdown fit them to their stainless snorkels. Might be a bit small,
> > though; the pipe size seems to be a bit smaller than most.
> >
> > Don't fit one if you're running on LPG. The positive pressure stops the
> gas
> > blending properly, and if you turn it round, the negative pressure stops
> the
> > gas blending properly.
>
>
> Thanks mate Im not planning on gasing it just yet anyway
>
> I am trying to get a tad different look and dont want to go down the
> mushroom top I am going to try LR supermarket in Speke tomorrow just
> wondered if there are any other sources I could try or has anyone got one
on
> a shelf they want to part with :)
>
> all the best thanks mate
>
> Paul
>
>


 

"4x4forfun" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Dont think of fitting one if your going to drive in dusty conditions...
When
> fitted forward facing, it'll suck in all the crap and get it delivered to
> your carbs.


Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
through a good airfilter all the same.

So come on guys were do I get one from lol

Paul


 
Smorgo wrote:
>A further word of caution, then. The point of the forward-facing top is to
>take advantage of "ram-air". The air is forced into the snorkle as you
>drive, providing more power (actually, it tends to just make up for the
>losses incurred having a snorkle). If you point it backwards, it will
>generate a vacuum within the snorkle meaning _less_ air gets to the carbs
>and consequently less power. It makes little difference at low speed but a
>significant one at road speeds.

Are we talking about snorkels attatched to petrol or diesel engines, or
doesn't it matter?

--
Wolverine
Big Red '93 110 CSW


 
High speed in a Land Rover ??? Hehehehe

Andy
SIII 109SW 2.25 Petrol

"Smorgo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Paul Henry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> <snip>
> >
> > Actually I was going to have it facing backwards but it would be going
> > through a good airfilter all the same.
> >
> > So come on guys were do I get one from lol
>
> A further word of caution, then. The point of the forward-facing top is to
> take advantage of "ram-air". The air is forced into the snorkle as you
> drive, providing more power (actually, it tends to just make up for the
> losses incurred having a snorkle). If you point it backwards, it will
> generate a vacuum within the snorkle meaning _less_ air gets to the carbs
> and consequently less power. It makes little difference at low speed but a
> significant one at road speeds.
>
>
> --
> Smorgo (Steve Morgan)
> Hello: '01 VFR 800 FI, '86 V8 110
> Goodbye: '01 NT650V
> E-Mail address is spam-trapped. Use my first name at wormpurple dot com
>
>
>


 
thank you all guys for the replies to this odd question

Had a word with a supplier today and im looking at £60 and thats with
discount so it looks like its going to be the mushroom top one for me then
at about £20

I have taken on board what you said about having it facing backwards and
will bear it in mind if I ever get one but I guess im going to wait till
someone has one they dont want or need.

Thanks again chaps

Paul


 
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