Cutting the hood for cold air intake

[Oatmeal]

I read somewhere that stock electrical can’t ford that deep. So is a snorkel all show and no go?

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[Karnaj]

I read somewhere that stock electrical can’t ford that deep. So is a snorkel all show and no go?

Not stock. Snorkel aren't always for fording water either. For instance in my case I want one for desert trips to keep the air I am putting in my engine out of the dust trail from the vehicle in front of me on the desert trails. If you want to cross deep water a lot more money will need to be spent on many different items of your vehicle (if done correctly).

 

[69Commando]

All Girls Garage on Motortrend TV cut my hood for the snorkel. Here's the episode: https://www.motortrendondemand.com/detail/jeep-gladiator-then-and-now/0_g07swc4b/

 

[Sgt Beavis]

There is a lot of stuff from SEMA that has turned to vapor ware. The Rugged Ridge snorkel is just one example. AEV and Bestop are dragging their butts on getting to market as well.

 

[Shayloco]

Installed a mopar snorkel

kit for jl, same front end. Instructions were clear simple. Still a little nerve racking.

 

[Flexin]

@Shayloco , more pics please of the snorkel installed

 

[WildJD]

Cold air intakes aren’t as valuable as people think. In fact they’re nearly worthless.

There are some YouTube vids where some mechanics did some realworld testing of Cold Air Intakes. They started by dyno-ing a JL v6, with factory air intake, for a baseline.
Then they installed several top selling CAI’s. And dyno-ed again. None equaled the horsepower of the factory intake... the they removed the intake and dyno-ed with an open throttle body... still didn’t equal factory intake... then they ran a tube directly to an air conditioner, blasting ice cold air into throttle body... that equaled the horsepower (but did not surpass it) of the factory air intake!
I think the video’s titled, something like, “Smashing the myth of Cold Air Intakes!” ;{

 

[BK_Yeti]

There are some YouTube vids where some mechanics did some realworld testing of Cold Air Intakes. They started by dyno-ing a JL v6, with factory air intake, for a baseline.
Then they installed several top selling CAI’s. And dyno-ed again. None equaled the horsepower of the factory intake... the they removed the intake and dyno-ed with an open throttle body... still didn’t equal factory intake... then they ran a tube directly to an air conditioner, blasting ice cold air into throttle body... that equaled the horsepower (but did not surpass it) of the factory air intake!
I think the video’s titled, something like, “Smashing the myth of Cold Air Intakes!” ;{

So you're saying there's a chance...

 

[WildJD]

So you're saying there's a chance...

 

[cosoloco]

Pre-order for Rugged Ridge snorkel (high & low) now available at Quadratec. Ships in Jan 2020: https://www.quadratec.com/p/rugged-...l-gladiator-jt/low-mount-snorkel-system-jl-jt

 

[Godfadr]

Pre-order for Rugged Ridge snorkel (high & low) now available at Quadratec. Ships in Jan 2020: https://www.quadratec.com/p/rugged-...l-gladiator-jt/low-mount-snorkel-system-jl-jt

Awesome...but I hate waiting

 

[BrntWS6]

I cut mine yesterday. I have done a lot of mods on cars, including rebuilding a top end and installing a 9" rear on my Trans am. I was more stressed about doing this by far. Pay the $495 to the factory if you can.

Turned out great though and i think it looks sick.

 

[Bowerss2]

Cold air intakes aren’t as valuable as people think. In fact they’re nearly worthless.

I have been saying this for years. Trust me your shouting into the wind.

 

[BrntWS6]

I have seen many before and after dynos including my own cars with a CAI. On average they give about 10rwhp. Not a lot and you will never notice that driving but they certainly work. My reasons for doing this were mostly looks and possibly help with engine temps.

People on here spend thousands on lifts and tires with absolutely no intentions of going off road. A waste IMO but to each their own.

 

[STL-Chi Jeep]

I recently installed a K&N CAI and am very happy with it.

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