Third party sealed snorkels for the IG and QM

[Clark Kent]

Any detail on the pod filter element that GrenX supplies?

The website drones on about the metal fabrication and enlarged airbox but says nothing about what matters every other day: the filter surface area and media rating.
If you watch the Donaldson filters YouTube I posted last week and know the difference between 99% and 99.9% efficiency you'll understand why this matters.

Personally I've never been a fan of pod filters or oiled foam for that matter. Pleated paper for me thank you.

 

[Tazzieman]

So when you take your Grenadier a little deeper than factory, assuming it doesn't float away in the current, what else in the engine bay needs protecting?
Or is it all hermetically sealed?
Are radiator tarps a thing anymore, or just a 1950s throwback?

 

[KristinaM]

Any detail on the pod filter element that GrenX supplies?

The website drones on about the metal fabrication and enlarged airbox but says nothing about what matters every other day: the filter surface area and media rating.
If you watch the Donaldson filters YouTube I posted last week and know the difference between 99% and 99.9% efficiency you'll understand why this matters.

Personally I've never been a fan of pod filters or oiled foam for that matter. Pleated paper for me thank you.

I wasn’t a big fan of the default ( petrol ) air filter shipping with this product. It looks somewhat similar to a K&R RE-0920.

I’m planning on using a Volant Donaldson PowerCore G2 air filter [1, 2]. Probably with the addition of the Volant Donaldson pre-filter - Depending upon fitment.

[1] https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...your-grenadier-today.12411127/post-1333369583
[2] https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...ls-for-the-ig-and-qm.12420533/post-1333371017

 

[Krabby]

Not too bad - I’d have thought more TBH. I’m hoping someone stateside will work with GrenX or maybe a US company will develop a solution.

 

[TheDocAUS]

@Logsplitter - FWIW we ended up paying ~$860 USD total ( close to a third of that was duties ) for air freight from AUS. Definitely not cheap but arguably cheaper than a hydro locked B58 which is what I tell myself ( repeatedly ) when it comes to justifying this purchase.

At least you got a good rate of exchange with the Pacific Peso, to ease the pain.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Not too bad - I’d have thought more TBH. I’m hoping someone stateside will work with GrenX or maybe a US company will develop a solution.

If you have any names, send them to Rohan. @GrenX

 

[AUGrenade]

I went OEM because of no fender cutting, it just replaces the OEM. Plus I can reinstall the OEM RAI back.

Witrh the rear facing teardrop model the induction noise is MUCH louder than the OEM style snorkel. I have the OEM style on my car and I drove Rohan's car with the teardrop style. The snorkel opening is right near the driver's head and if the window is open, the increased induction is noticeable. Some people like induction noise, but not me.

The OEM Style is louder than the INEOS RAI, because the OEM Style snorkel is drawing its air from the opening, not multiple places like the INEOS RAI.

Good point. I didn’t consider the induction noise. That is enough to sway my decision to OEM style. Thank you

 

[AUGrenade]

The OEM style snorkel is not that much louder than the INEOS RAI. It is a noticeable increase but I have no issues with the window down. The teardrop model IS much louder. I found myself leaving the window up.

The third style GrenX ramhead snorkel is probably between these two in noise, but I have not driven a car with it fitted. I have driven a car with INEOS RAI, GrenX OEM style snorkel and the GrenX teardrop snorkel.

EDIT: my GrenX snorkel is plumbed into the OEM airbox, while diesel owners wait for the new sealed airbox. So noise levels may change, once that is fitted. My car is a diesel and RHD, meaning the snorkel is on the driver's side.

Rohan did mention that he is waiting for the new diesel air boxes to arrive. Will be picking up mine the week of the 15th Dec.

 

[TheDocAUS]

The INEOS RAI intake does provide some protection for a water crossing - more than no RAI
This video here shows just how much protection the unsealed INEOS RAI intake gives during a water crossing, verse no RAI. Having no RAI would mean the water would be sucked in.

An INEOS RAI would not help if you got stuck in the river, but it is clear it helps on a crossing, even if you are driving too fast (view up to 2:54):

View: https://youtu.be/ONHrgU_8cdU?t=167

The footage around 2:45 and following is showing how NOT to cross a river. Hence the red cross on the left.

 

[Herr-Merlin]

Is there a cheap option in Europe availbile? don't want to spend 7K + on it.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Is there a cheap option in Europe availbile? don't want to spend 7K + on it.

The D&G option is probably not sealed, but if it meets your needs go for it.

The description does not say it is sealed. So, you would need to make an inquiry to find out.