3D Printed Snorkel Swap

[turboAWD]

First batch is all sold out, but I will do another batch soon. Also, I can do custom colors for an extra $10.

Thanks. How / when does one order?

 

[General_Vodka]

Thanks. How / when does one order?

Just PM him I think.

 

[Danny5]

Got my set on Friday. Was thinking I would have a full weekend, but now that everyone is paranoid in going *anywhere* it looks like I have some time to play in the garage! Let you all know how it goes.

 

[Danny5]

Thought this would maybe be a 90 minute install. I was SO wrong.

Bust out the jig saw, because the plastic diverter is very thick! Budget 4 hours. I probably could have gone slower, and done more clean-up to get a nicer fit. In the end, I made my holes too big, and ended taping it all up using gorilla tape for a perfect seal.

Here is the stock air box removed, and you can see the grill diverter which forces all the air into the radiator.


You'll end up trimming the entire back corners off. I also had to trim one of the support structures. Btw, these two items don't play nice with each other. You can't bolt in the snorkels and fit the diverter, or vice versa. You have to get the divert placed, but not bolted, and then fit the snorkels into position.


In the end, I over trimmed each corner, but I was able to get the diverter to lay flush.



My thoughts are that the taping may not have been needed. After all, the name brand snorkels simply have you remove the entire diverter since this area of the car should be a high pressure section anyways. Maybe it was just peace of mind.

 

[General_Vodka]

Thought this would maybe be a 90 minute install. I was SO wrong.

Bust out the jig saw, because the plastic diverter is very thick! Budget 4 hours. I probably could have gone slower, and done more clean-up to get a nicer fit. In the end, I made my holes too big, and ended taping it all up using gorilla tape for a perfect seal.

Here is the stock air box removed, and you can see the grill diverter which forces all the air into the radiator.
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You'll end up trimming the entire back corners off. I also had to trim one of the support structures. Btw, these two items don't play nice with each other. You can't bolt in the snorkels and fit the diverter, or vice versa. You have to get the divert placed, but not bolted, and then fit the snorkels into position.
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In the end, I over trimmed each corner, but I was able to get the diverter to lay flush.
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My thoughts are that the taping may not have been needed. After all, the name brand snorkels simply have you remove the entire diverter since this area of the car should be a high pressure section anyways. Maybe it was just peace of mind.

Would a Dremel make it faster?

 

[Danny5]

Maybe more precise. I have a cheap HF dremel, and it wasn't up to task, hence the jigsaw...

 

[Hyperjetta]

Maybe more precise. I have a cheap HF dremel, and it wasn't up to task, hence the jigsaw...

I used a dremel to clean some spots up, but a strong box cutter works wonders too.

 

[Danny5]

I wasn't able to cut into the material with a box cutter, but I was able to shave the edges and clean things up.

 

[Gtecko]

Thought this would maybe be a 90 minute install. I was SO wrong.

Bust out the jig saw, because the plastic diverter is very thick! Budget 4 hours. I probably could have gone slower, and done more clean-up to get a nicer fit. In the end, I made my holes too big, and ended taping it all up using gorilla tape for a perfect seal.
Here is the stock air box removed, and you can see the grill diverter which forces all the air into the radiator.
You'll end up trimming the entire back corners off. I also had to trim one of the support structures. Btw, these two items don't play nice with each other. You can't bolt in the snorkels and fit the diverter, or vice versa. You have to get the divert placed, but not bolted, and then fit the snorkels into positionIn the end, I over trimmed each corner, but I was able to get the diverter to lay flush.
My thoughts are that the taping may not have been needed. After all, the name brand snorkels simply have you remove the entire diverter since this area of the car should be a high pressure section anyways. Maybe it was just peace of mind.

4 hours ?! that sound like a looooong time for this

 

[Hyperjetta]

So I have a set of blue ducts left over from the first batch. Anyone interested? The custom color makes these $60 + shipping, but they will come freshly Lysoled, free of charge

 

[stargtsi]

So I have a set of blue ducts left over from the first batch. Anyone interested? The custom color makes these $60 + shipping, but they will come freshly Lysoled, free of charge

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dang if didn't clash with my color scheme I would be all over it. Guess ill be waiting on the 2nd batch

 

[General_Vodka]

So I have a set of blue ducts left over from the first batch. Anyone interested? The custom color makes these $60 + shipping, but they will come freshly Lysoled, free of charge

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How about a square of toliet paper? Im running out

 

[ItsJustAKia!]

I wish I wasn’t going with red dammit. What would it take to color them red? I will pay the extra to do that if you want.

 

[Hyperjetta]

I wish I wasn’t going with red dammit. What would it take to color them red? I will pay the extra to do that if you want.

Haha, no idea how easy they are to paint. I will start production of another batch soon though and can make your red no problem.

 

[ItsJustAKia!]

Ok sounds good. Thanks man

 

[turboAWD]

Is dremeling/trimming required for all installs of these? I have DIY intakes..

 

[Hyperjetta]

Is dremeling/trimming required for all installs of these? I have DIY intakes..

Yeah, you have to create a port for the air to come through the grill.

 

[General_Vodka]

Yeah, you have to create a port for the air to come through the grill.

Not in the actual grill tho, in the air shroud behind it.

 

[Hyperjetta]

Is dremeling/trimming required for all installs of these? I have DIY intakes..

#1 on the diagram
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[Danny5]

Now that I've installed the, the only person that will know you have colored ducts is... YOU!