Air filter trumpet removal

Aug 31, 2003 1 Replies

Hi All,



In considering a location for my second battery in my 96 MY D1. I am looking at removing the trumpet that is attached to the front of the air filter box. Has anyone done this before? It doesn't seem to be too much of a big deal and I am struggling to see how it would vary from a snorkel (from an air flow rate point of view). The only thing I can think of is maybe the warmer air as the intake is now closer to the block (by the 200mm trumpet length). Has anyone got any other reasons why this idea may struggle?



Thanks Roly


Ps. Road tests without the trumpet have revealled all seems to be ok.


Hi,

When my Range Rover was fitted with its snorkle (a Mantac) the trumpet was cut down into a short stub to allow the pipe to fit on. Its seems to have made no difference at all.

Remember to make sure the water drain on the bottom of the air cleaner is in goo nick to keep the water out there.

A breather kit for all the Axle engine and gearbox breatheres is also a must. Don't forget the wading plugs and the fuel filler seals.

Happy wading.!

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