Third party sealed snorkels for the IG and QM

[TheDocAUS]

GRENX OEM STYLE SEALED SNORKEL (ALUMINIUM)
Australian based GrenX has three models with both a sealed snorkel and sealed airbox. Forum on GrenX snorkels is here.

The first is a sealed aluminium version that looks like the OEM Raised Air Intake, rather than asealed snorkel. It is a bolt on replacement, requiring no cutting of panels. It is the most expensive of the three models. FItting time is between 6 to 8 hours as panel need to eb remvoed.

GRENX 4.5” STAINLESS STEEL SNORKEL SYSTEM (FORWARD FACING)
Look here.

GRENX 4.5” STAINLESS STEEL SNORKEL SYSTEM (TEARDROP REAR FACING)
Look here.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Reserved for more information.

1. pre filters
2. airbox filters

 

[TheDocAUS]

NON-SEALED SNORKELS/RAISED AIR INTAKE

D&G Europe
D&G has a Hi Flow Stainless Steel Snorkel for the IG and QM. Note: the description does not say it is sealed and no mention of a sealed airbox.

The opening of the snorkel faces upwards.

OEM
INEOS OEM Raised Air Intake (RAI) is not sealed either.

 

[KristinaM]

I’ve ordered the following “pre-filter” and ( airbox ) “pod filter” from Uni Filter Australia:

CP1 85/140 - Custom Induction Pod
Snorkel Ram Head Cover Ineos Grenadier

I’ve also picked up a Uni Filter Service Pack:
Unifilter Service Pack

 

[KristinaM]

Concerning the pod filter differences noted on the GrenX website - The ( oil soaked? ) cloth based variant looks quite similar to a K&R RE-0920.

Personally I’d go with a multi-layered / oil soaked foam filter over this if you’re in a high dust environment. I suspect the cloth pod filter was intended to deliver increased airflow ( possibly more HP ) - likely at the cost of reduced filtration.

 

[KristinaM]

BTW in case it wasn’t already known - I believe the GrenX snorkel and airbox system is ( currently ) being manufactured by Canna Fabrication.

 

[KristinaM]

D&G Europe
D&G has a Hi Flow Stainless Steel Snorkel for the IG and QM. Note: the description does not say it is sealed and no mention of a sealed airbox.

Opening of the snorkel faces upwards.

At this point the only fully sealed airbox and snorkel system ( outside of one off custom variants - there are a few on Facebook of all places ) is the one from Rohan at GrenX.

 

[KristinaM]

Uni Flow Australia also has outer covers for the Custom Induction Pod noted earlier:

CP STR 2

 

[TheDocAUS]

Uni Flow Australia also has outer covers for the Custom Induction Pod noted earlier:

CP STR 2

Owners were using these on OEM raised air intakes on a Cape York trip.

 

[grnamin]

NON-SEALED SNORKELS/RAISED AIR INTAKE

D&G Europe
D&G has a Hi Flow Stainless Steel Snorkel for the IG and QM. Note: the description does not say it is sealed and no mention of a sealed airbox.

The opening of the snorkel faces upwards.

OEM
INEOS OEM Raised Air Intake (RAI) is not sealed either.

I received the custom D&G snorkel, but I haven't opened the box yet. I requested the installation instructions while the snorkel was being made. I plan to fashion a butyl rubber seal for the base of the unit. Will that suffice to seal the RIA, making it a complete snorkel system, or are there additional factors to consider from the snorkel to the airbox, and from there to the engine?

 

[ADVAW8S]

Concerning the pod filter differences noted on the GrenX website - The ( oil soaked? ) cloth based variant looks quite similar to a K&R RE-0920.

Personally I’d go with a multi-layered / oil soaked foam filter over this if you’re in a high dust environment. I suspect the cloth pod filter was intended to deliver increased airflow ( possibly more HP ) - likely at the cost of reduced filtration.

Be careful with oil soaked. Oil getting pulled into the turbo is no bueno.

 

[KristinaM]

Yes not actually “soaked” with filter oil. I believe the filter is shipped in a pre-oiled state.

Also relevant - How to clean and re-oil the Uni Filter Australia air filter:

View: https://youtu.be/8BjnMZgRgGQ?si=S8M7WWtv5n_bHjgq

 

[KristinaM]

I received the custom D&G snorkel, but I haven't opened the box yet. I requested the installation instructions while the snorkel was being made. I plan to fashion a butyl rubber seal for the base of the unit. Will that suffice to seal the RIA, making it a complete snorkel system, or are there additional factors to consider from the snorkel to the airbox, and from there to the engine?

How well sealed is the airbox? I suppose you could use Sikaflex to seal any seams. The other issue is would be a drain - either a plug ( screw ) or a ball valve for instance.

 

[landmannnn]

I received the custom D&G snorkel, but I haven't opened the box yet. I requested the installation instructions while the snorkel was being made. I plan to fashion a butyl rubber seal for the base of the unit. Will that suffice to seal the RIA, making it a complete snorkel system, or are there additional factors to consider from the snorkel to the airbox, and from there to the engine?

From looking a the airbox the oval outlet to the intermediate part under the wing looks very hard to seal.