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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: tzettler on July 07, 2013, 05:20:11 PM

Title: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: tzettler on July 07, 2013, 05:20:11 PM

Hey this might be a dumb question, but can I use a snorkel with a CAI on a '13 JK?  And anyone have a specific CAI or snorkel to recommend?

Thanks!

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: w squared on July 07, 2013, 06:51:41 PM

Given that a snorkel is going to pull cold air from the outside of your Jeep and bring it to your air filter, would that not make a cold air intake slightly less useful than a snowblower in Tijuana?

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: tzettler on July 07, 2013, 08:21:35 PM

Yeah never really got into vehicles too much before, didn't even know what exactly made a cai work lol now that I've done some reading...... anyone have a good snorkel to recommend for a '13 JK?   Surely there's one that is better than the rest?

Thanks for the input, lol.

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: BUKI on July 07, 2013, 09:26:35 PM

That's what these stupid vehicles do... They suck you in. Lol
The first question you should ask is why do you even want one? A cai and a snorkle are all 300+. Are you into wheeling? A snorkle might be a better bet. But I would spend money else where for my first mods, ie a winch, recovery gear, tuner (to adjust tpms, throttle responsiveness).  etc.


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Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: CiaMonkey on July 08, 2013, 10:40:16 AM

Just bought the parts for a CAI down in the states for $50, I honestly never planned on doing a CAI because it was basically way to expensive and well your better off with a snorkel. That being said when I found the do it your self parts down in Idaho at the local auto zone for $50 i could not refuse it, ended up bringing my intake up about another 6" with it, hopefully though it doesn't act as a straw when we do water crossing haha! Also hopefully the parts will help me build my own snorkel in the future as well!

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: w squared on July 08, 2013, 12:11:00 PM

I'm sure that your YJ will be fine. Everyone knows that the magical water pixies are only attracted to JK's. That's why every JK without a snorkel hydrolocks.

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: CiaMonkey on July 08, 2013, 03:49:20 PM

Lol

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: JackstandJohnny on July 08, 2013, 09:14:21 PM

No need for a snorkel on a yJ there are some pretty sweet tricks you can do to get the filter tucked right up under the cowl. No problem. I will show you on your islander if you want. If it has a cone filter it's easy peasy

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: CiaMonkey on July 09, 2013, 01:29:16 AM

Very interested in these tricks you speak of Johnny lol.

Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: BUKI on July 09, 2013, 05:58:21 AM

Quote from: CiaMonkey on July 09, 2013, 01:29:16 AM

Very interested in these tricks you speak of Johnny lol.

Trust me you don't want to see Johnny's  TRICKS. ;)


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Title: Re: '13 JK CAI w/ Snorkel?
Post by: CiaMonkey on July 09, 2013, 11:25:34 AM

Haha I will take your word in to consideration!