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Third party sealed snorkels for the IG and QM

I am not sure as I had the snorkel and airbags done at the same time, both items had prices but no separate labor charge. I was only interested in the overall cost and did not even notice that until you asked.

Install time can be 6 to 8 hours for the OEM style Aluminum model.

Ask Rohan.
Will do. Ive texted him but not had an answer yet.
 
Will do. Ive texted him but not had an answer yet.
If you’ve done similar work and are somewhat handy, then you can definitely install yourself with simple hand tools and a torx driver set (like any other Grenadier work). It’s a bit of an exercise in patience, but simple mechanical assembly. Hardest part is pulling off the right front fender and accompanying plastic wheel shroud. Then don’t over tighten any of the plastic 3D printed FDM components. Plan for 8 hrs just to be relaxed.

Rohan will send you a google drive with access to instructions, videos and photos that are helpful.
 
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If you’ve done similar work and are somewhat handy then you can definitely install yourself with simple hand tools and a torx driver set (like any other Grenadier work). It’s a bit of an exercise in patience, but simple mechanical assembly. Hardest part is pulling off the right front fender and accompanying plastic wheel shroud. Then don’t over tighten any of the plastic 3D printed FDM components. Plan for 8 hrs just to be relaxed.

Rohan will send you a google drive with access to instructions, videos and photos that are helpful.
Ahh brilliant - thank you thats very helpful. 🙏
 
Finally: Got the GrenX Aluminium snorkel 🤿 on yesterday and buttoned it all up. Overall not a bad install took me about 6.5 hrs to do because I had to remove my right side rock rail (Agile) to get to one bolt on the fender.

One trick: use a light coat of WD-40 to lubricate the stainless steel pipe to 90* silicone coupler when assembling the fender back to the truck. Will help it all slide without binding up.

Would be helpful to have some extra hands. If you’re mechanically inclined and have fiddled around with cars and other things in past this isn’t a hard install. Just approach with an open mind and patience.

For the turn signal wire: use a hooked pick/probe tool and gently pull it through the fender and pass-thru, connect the light and then match the keying and twist (similar to replacing an old halogen bulb). Uninstall from the OE raised air intake tube works the same and there’s a locking tab that just needs to be lifted to release.

Overall: works as designed, I’m sure Rohan and Canna Fab have made small improvements since I ordered this kit back in June 2025.

Given the OE airbox does seem to leak dust a bit, the big win here is the upgraded airbox.

Installing the airbox is… fun… but not too hard. You’ll notice where to adjust the heatshield over the exhaust manifold/turbo (this takes very little hand force, and the car should be plenty cool by the time you get to this point). Then make sure the feet engage on the underside in the rubber grommets - note: they won’t fully engage. I’m likely going to add a velcro strap around the airbox and putt a couple of the M6 screws through it to secure over corrugations. And I put a bit of silicone coupler material, as a pad, where the box contacts the mount on the underside so it doesn’t mar and make noise.

Filter: I’m using the Donaldson PowerCore that I sized by measuring the flange diameter, box dimensions and CFM comparison to a Bronco 2.7 EcoBoost twin turbo. Same setup that I recommend to @KristinaM for their build. Seems to work well so far after 2 days of driving around town. Also have the pre-filter sock on it for a bit of water resistance. May never need to service that filter, beyond inspection.
Note: this isn’t a filter fully designed for this airbox and requires the two rubber rings that come with the GrenX kit to clamp onto inside the box.

Be mindful when you swap over the MAF sensor and look up how to disengage BMW wiring connectors on FCPEuro’s YouTube. (Try not to break the locks).

Sound: the aluminum definitely resonates a bit more than the plastic (as expected). Even with the Donaldson filter in the airbox there’s increase, but not annoying turbo whooshing 💨 around town at light loads. This is kind of fun and neat if you enjoy responsible engine sounds. Under full load you can hear a bit more induction sound as well. Louder with windows down than up, but audible both times and again not obnoxious or fatiguing. But apparent and fun. Not something to consider if you really want the snorkel upgrade and the cost doesn’t turn you away.

Solid quality bit of kit, that will certainly add a peace of mind and cleaner air to the engine.
 

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Looking at the pictures of the individual parts, I'm wondering how the inner snorkel part is screwed to the outer one. Is there an opening through which you can access the screws?
 
Looking at the pictures of the individual parts, I'm wondering how the inner snorkel part is screwed to the outer one. Is there an opening through which you can access the screws?
Yes there is, it’s 6x M6 screws that attach the inner and outer plenums through the fender opening and then 3x screws to the fender and 2x to the top of the A-pillar with a new bracket that uses the top factory nutserts. The lower A-pillar mounting interface is not used and you should use the OE screws and some 1.5mm washers to take up the extra threaded length to seal those holes.
 
Finally: Got the GrenX Aluminium snorkel 🤿 on yesterday and buttoned it all up. Overall not a bad install took me about 6.5 hrs to do because I had to remove my right side rock rail (Agile) to get to one bolt on the fender.

One trick: use a light coat of WD-40 to lubricate the stainless steel pipe to 90* silicone coupler when assembling the fender back to the truck. Will help it all slide without binding up.

Would be helpful to have some extra hands. If you’re mechanically inclined and have fiddled around with cars and other things in past this isn’t a hard install. Just approach with an open mind and patience.

For the turn signal wire: use a hooked pick/probe tool and gently pull it through the fender and pass-thru, connect the light and then match the keying and twist (similar to replacing an old halogen bulb). Uninstall from the OE raised air intake tube works the same and there’s a locking tab that just needs to be lifted to release.

Overall: works as designed, I’m sure Rohan and Canna Fab have made small improvements since I ordered this kit back in June 2025.

Given the OE airbox does seem to leak dust a bit, the big win here is the upgraded airbox.

Installing the airbox is… fun… but not too hard. You’ll notice where to adjust the heatshield over the exhaust manifold/turbo (this takes very little hand force, and the car should be plenty cool by the time you get to this point). Then make sure the feet engage on the underside in the rubber grommets - note: they won’t fully engage. I’m likely going to add a velcro strap around the airbox and putt a couple of the M6 screws through it to secure over corrugations. And I put a bit of silicone coupler material, as a pad, where the box contacts the mount on the underside so it doesn’t mar and make noise.

Filter: I’m using the Donaldson PowerCore that I sized by measuring the flange diameter, box dimensions and CFM comparison to a Bronco 2.7 EcoBoost twin turbo. Same setup that I recommend to @KristinaM for their build. Seems to work well so far after 2 days of driving around town. Also have the pre-filter sock on it for a bit of water resistance. May never need to service that filter, beyond inspection.
Note: this isn’t a filter fully designed for this airbox and requires the two rubber rings that come with the GrenX kit to clamp onto inside the box.

Be mindful when you swap over the MAF sensor and look up how to disengage BMW wiring connectors on FCPEuro’s YouTube. (Try not to break the locks).

Sound: the aluminum definitely resonates a bit more than the plastic (as expected). Even with the Donaldson filter in the airbox there’s increase, but not annoying turbo whooshing 💨 around town at light loads. This is kind of fun and neat if you enjoy responsible engine sounds. Under full load you can hear a bit more induction sound as well. Louder with windows down than up, but audible both times and again not obnoxious or fatiguing. But apparent and fun. Not something to consider if you really want the snorkel upgrade and the cost doesn’t turn you away.

Solid quality bit of kit, that will certainly add a peace of mind and cleaner air to the engine.
Super helpful post - thank you. I have one to do when it arrives.
 
Lets talk about the airfilters for the snorkel. I have purchased the GrenX snorkel and have it fitted to my car.
At the moment I still run the factory airbox and the factory filter element (I am yet to fit the GrenX airbox).
I am worried about dusting the engine by moving away from the factory filter.

The reason I haven't fitted it yet is that my research has led me to believe that the OEM paper filters are much better at filtering than what I would call the aftermarket cold air intake round filters.
There is evidence to support this claim. I will post some links here below to get everyone's thoughts on this.

By fitting the GrenX snorkel I have esentially raised the "sealed air intake" much higher than the factory qtr panel location. this improves wading depth, but it is not yet "fully sealed" without the airbox.

I am not looking for "opinions", but fact based views from folks that have done evidence nbased research onn this topic to help me in my decision.

My research is bsed on:
- ISO 5011 Project 200
- Cold Air intakes myths
- Effect of OEM Style and Aftermarket Performance Air Filters on Vehicle Parameters
- Discriminating Tests for Automotive Engine Air Filters

ISO5011-efficiency.webp
 
Lets talk about the airfilters for the snorkel. I have purchased the GrenX snorkel and have it fitted to my car.
At the moment I still run the factory airbox and the factory filter element (I am yet to fit the GrenX airbox).
I am worried about dusting the engine by moving away from the factory filter.

The reason I haven't fitted it yet is that my research has led me to believe that the OEM paper filters are much better at filtering than what I would call the aftermarket cold air intake round filters.
There is evidence to support this claim. I will post some links here below to get everyone's thoughts on this.

By fitting the GrenX snorkel I have esentially raised the "sealed air intake" much higher than the factory qtr panel location. this improves wading depth, but it is not yet "fully sealed" without the airbox.

I am not looking for "opinions", but fact based views from folks that have done evidence nbased research onn this topic to help me in my decision.

My research is bsed on:
- ISO 5011 Project 200
- Cold Air intakes myths
- Effect of OEM Style and Aftermarket Performance Air Filters on Vehicle Parameters
- Discriminating Tests for Automotive Engine Air Filters
I had the same concerns. Poor filtration for dust prone environments is one of the reasons why I’m not using the default pod filter shipped with the GrenX sealed airbox. My recommendation would be to use a Donaldson filter ( PowerCore G2 - Per @LazarusTheGrenny’s recommendation ). This particular pod filter fits within the petrol airbox dimensions and I’ve encountered no loss of power / overheating or any other issues while using this on a daily basis. I’ve logged a few hundred miles at highway speeds with this filter in place and I have zero complaints at this point in time. Highly recommended.

Donaldson PowerCore G2:
Part #: 61509

Link:
https://volant.com/products/powerco...IZmpzOmwHe3TNEQOkDVLHpAq5Y1Qyu7zD_oSNIKfBTFem

Photos of the install for the GrenX petrol airbox with Donaldson filter in place:

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Concerning filter reviews - I enjoyed this one:
View: https://youtu.be/9B0rgeZJklg?si=kVAifX2TahudW_ww
 
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I had the same concerns. Poor filtration for dust prone environments is one of the reasons why I’m not using the default pod filter shipped with the GrenX sealed airbox. My recommendation would be to use a Donaldson filter ( PowerCore G2 - Per @LazarusTheGrenny’s recommendation ). This particular pod filter fits within the petrol airbox dimensions and I’ve encountered no loss of power / overheating or any other issues while using this on a daily basis. I’ve logged a few hundred miles at highway speeds with this filter in place and I have zero complaints at this point in time. Highly recommended.

Donaldson PowerCore G2:
Part #: 61509

Link:
https://volant.com/products/powerco...IZmpzOmwHe3TNEQOkDVLHpAq5Y1Qyu7zD_oSNIKfBTFem

Photos of the install for the GrenX petrol airbox with Donaldson filter in place:

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Concerning filter reviews - I enjoyed this one:
View: https://youtu.be/9B0rgeZJklg?si=kVAifX2TahudW_ww
Impressive 👍🏼
 
I had the same concerns. Poor filtration for dust prone environments is one of the reasons why I’m not using the default pod filter shipped with the GrenX sealed airbox. My recommendation would be to use a Donaldson filter ( PowerCore G2 - Per @LazarusTheGrenny’s recommendation ). This particular pod filter fits within the petrol airbox dimensions and I’ve encountered no loss of power / overheating or any other issues while using this on a daily basis. I’ve logged a few hundred miles at highway speeds with this filter in place and I have zero complaints at this point in time. Highly recommended.

Donaldson PowerCore G2:
Part #: 61509

Link:
https://volant.com/products/powerco...IZmpzOmwHe3TNEQOkDVLHpAq5Y1Qyu7zD_oSNIKfBTFem

Photos of the install for the GrenX petrol airbox with Donaldson filter in place:

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Concerning filter reviews - I enjoyed this one:
View: https://youtu.be/9B0rgeZJklg?si=kVAifX2TahudW_ww

That looks promising and reassuring.

Seems like the land cruiser version has a whole airbox replacement as well as a larger filter surface area. It of this is the way to go and filters the same capacity, I’ll probably follow the same approach

1. Are these available in Australia? Seem hard to find.
2. Looking at the online dimensions the filter would fit based on my airbox measurements.

do you recall if the same filter was fitted to the petrol version from GrenX?

Mine seems to be a 4” pod filter with a rubber reducer on the inside to make it fit onto the inlet pipe?
 

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@AUGrenade - Summit Racing has these in stock and I believe they also ship to AUS.

I believe Donaldson ships internationally so that might be another option. Volant is the relevant vendor:


I’ve ordered this filter domestically ( US ) from Summit as well as Donaldson ( Volant ) without any issue. Concerning the default pod filter - The filter you’ve received looks identical to the 4” pod filter shipped with my airbox. Likewise for the reducer. I strongly suspect Canna Fabrication is using identical filters for the B58 ( petrol ) and B57 ( diesel ).

Concerning Donaldson / Volant - I’d call Volant or email orders@corsaperformance.com ( see below ) to enquire about international shipping.

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@AUGrenade - Summit Racing has these in stock and I believe they also ship to AUS.

I believe Donaldson ships internationally so that might be another option. I’ve ordered this filter domestically ( US ) from Summit as well as Donaldson without any issue. Concerning the default pod filter - The filter you’ve received looks identical to the 4” pod filter shipped with my airbox. Likewise for the reducer. I strongly suspect Canna Fabrication is using identical filters for the B58 ( petrol ) and B57 ( diesel ).

Concerning Donaldson - I’d call Volant or email orders@corsaperformance.com ( see below ) to enquire about international shipping.

Thanks Kristina!

So I found out by speaking to donaldson sales reps that this is not a product they offer.
Volant takeds the donaldson product and modifies the fitting and re-sells it as ther own product. Basically it is an aftermarket (non-genuine) product that has nothing to do with donaldson.
Not saying that it isn't good. Just setting a record straight tthat its an aftermarket Volant product which is why it can only be bought in the US.

$123 USD for the filter
$135 USD shipping :)

$370 AUD for an air filter (ouch)
 
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