Jeep Snorkel - DIY for $144.37 or Less

[@kop4321]

"if its not one thing its another." Pretty much sums up driving a jeep, its an act of love.

[@1Fallen8753]

kop4321 just empty every pocket for damn sure lol I got 94 xj and that's my life

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

How far you've come. Came back to this one after watching your '5 trails at Windrock' video with this jeep. I like the concept of the mushroom cap coming through the hood, but think I will go a little more upscale with it. Have been working on an airbox (made of steel sheet metal) that uses an Explorer filter that should fit in the area by the trans dipstick.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

I made a mushroom style snorkel a few days ago (I also have a video). I agree with you about the height, because if I'm already putting on a snorkel I want to be safe. Mine comes out of the cowl. It is not exposed to branches, and even if it is, it is made of steel.

[@huntersprock1673]

I love the wardrobe change over the course of the video. I'm digging the jumpsuit

[@GhostFleetServices]

That 90 that you don't know the name of is a "Street 90". Personally coming off the intake i would of used a fernco. That way you can really tighten down the hoseclamp and have a true water tight seal. Then slide the street 90 into the fernco and tighten that down (another air-tight seal) and then glue the rest. Just my .02 as a plumber.

[@AJ-eg3yr]

One of the most impressive DIY videos I've ever seen. That's awesome. GET HEAT IN THAT GARAGE!

[@dangoleshootnetwork6036]

It's honestly, sincerely, a pleasure watching you work and DIY problem solve sir, Red Green would be proud of you; even if you didn't use any duct tape! :)

[@bleepinjeep]

Skot Ward I oughtta start doing an "adventures with bill" episode!

[@dangoleshootnetwork6036]

BleepinJeep I love that show.

[@xmo552]

@@bleepinjeep BMF license plate... getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fdbfd94a-8a0b-4411-97cd-30c03323466f

[@clarkbigatel347]

The best DIY snorkel video on youtube.

[@FlamEffect]

16:20 ... that was awesome!!! Great video man!!!! Keep them coming!!!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Oh man, back in the days when you said naughty words. Rewatching the whole playlist.

[@korydenman3497]

Make sure you guys use cpvc and not PVC. Cpvc has a higher temp rating

[@jimmykosko]

Nicely done.... I have done some plumbing over the years and definitely have all kind of extra parts, after making multiple trips to the hardware store just to get things to fit.

[@420Celabration247]

I enjoy your videos..Going to purchase a 88 Cherokee tonight pretty excited cant wait to do some work to it going to use your videos.

[@LivingFreeInAWrangler]

Someone needs to make a aftermarket fiberglass hood that has a snorkel built in.

[@dominik954]

hood with snorkel and vents for heat to escape :)

[@christystreetman8527]

I truly appreciate your ingenuity sir. I seldom enjoy KZbin videos but yours was great. Funny too!

[@rgsrails]

I know this vid is pretty old but the cfm rating on that filter is only 200. The engine flows 380 in total from throttle body to exhaust collector even though the stock throttle body flows 450. BUT, this is a very interesting concept that can be made more workable with some changes. This looks like good brain exercise while doing the "Stay at Home" thing to work out.

[@diirkd]

You could always wrap it with something to prevent it from getting too hot if it can't handle the summer heat. Great idea.

[@Mushin-Flowstate]

in order to clear the hood you could always fully assembled a snorkel system PVC parts and use a heat gun to flatten them out a little bit with some pressure and heat

[@trent1234108]

I made a similar intake on my f150. Not a snorkel but replaces the stock air tube with 4" thin PVC and used a K&N drop in filter. The tubing cost me less than $25 locally. But the lumber yard let me take parts to my truck and pre fit before I bought them haha.

[@joshb9364]

HAHAHAHAHAaaaaaa "BMF" .... good times Matt!!!! ...love the "outtakes"! Ok in all seriousness, thanks again for another great video. Keep up the good work!

[@mrmanandstuff101]

Enjoy watching matt! Btw its called a STREET elbow! I work at a hardware store! Haha enjoy watching your videos!

[@ScottReedKC]

That looks great to me and I pick apart everything.

[@mimixownzall]

If you go to summit racing they have a spectre 4 in flex hose you can buy that comes with rubber couplers that would fit that filter piece you have and the green cap.

[@Phantasmos]

I was just cruising along and saw this.. FYI, jb weld, silicone & there are O rings that size. Also gray pvc is for hot water, absorb some of that heat or 2 small aluminum spacers. Among a few... a lil' late right but.. Other than that.... i am considering something similar.. saw some of ur vids by the way.. good job & happy jeeping..

[@bwaldy1]

Nice video and nice snorkel. If you want to do this with more seal power and less plastic, go pick up a air filter can of your choosing from the local tractor and equipment store, they also work well and won't melt. Kinda cheap also.

[@aulibarri79]

Good job, if your in water up to the roof of your rig you got other problems the hood snorkel work just fine

[@oldprophet]

As Long As It Works, That's all That Matters.................Great Work...........

[@christystreetman8527]

I truly appreciate your ingenuity sir. I seldom enjoy KZbin videos but yours was great. Funny too! 😀

[@medicoremedic2962]

Ran with your idea on my 04 WJ. I used the Spectre chrome housing, but I will be switching to your PVC setup as it will work better overall. I've already put it to the test splashing through fire trails and it is great. No more soaked K&N filter.

[@r.ubikon6211]

You have any pictures of your snorkel set up on your Wj?

[@xXxLokiDriftxXx]

While watching your video once you mentioned having the blow by hoses route it into the piping I was hoping to myself that you would not be dumb enough to put it in front of the filter but you did so now all your engine oil blow by is going to gunk your filter up I hope you have realized this by now and have fixed the problem good idea

[@TheRedRaven_]

LOL, death by self oiling.

[@johnzillner1596]

Not sure I'd do this, but if I did, I'd come off the TB with the street elbow at a 45 degree angle. Then straighten it up with a 45 degree elbow to make a smoother flow for air.

[@hubiecasteel7045]

I think I'm going to build a system like this for my 2000 xj.. By the way love watching all your videos learn a lot from them.

[@HocusFocusProductions]

I was looking for something unusual to use as a heat vent to get some of that build up out from under the hood and keep the rain/snow out. I wonder if that mushroom would do the job. A lot of weight for a simple task, but it looks pretty cool up there.

[@TheAzsurvivor]

Awesome as always Matt!

[@fallen6191q2w]

Damn it Matt! Damn you!! All these good mods except a snorkel that I don't really need. Its always like, hmmm, I could use that, and that too, oh wow, how the hell did I live without that mod?. Ect ect. Here is a tip you may not know. Stock ranger wheels won't bolt up to a Jeep. stock Jeep wheels won't bolt up to a ranger either. Just bought some used eagle alloys that fit my jeep. They are 10 inches wide, with 31x10.50x15 Kelly Mt tires. My dad and me are building the Jeep together. My dad has over 20 years of experience as an auto body repair man, and he removed the stock fender flares and rolled the fender lips. The wheels are so heavily offset that the wheels stick out 6.5 inches past the fender. We are undecided on the snorkel though, I'm saying we need to run it up to the roof, he says run it into the cab. Which do you think would be better?

[@logic1675]

hahaha I gotta say man I really like this video, it's a jeep project at it's essence. I can't tell you how many times I've gone to do a simple project and had to go to the hardware store several times in a day. Great video and nice snorkel. Love the bmf. hahahahah

[@caseynewland2614]

vent tube is before the filter, not after. contaminents might build up in there after a lot of dusty wheelin

[@brett-westgrove-country-music]

That heat shield does nothing. A heat shield functions by reflecting radiative heat, requiring an air-gap between surfaces. Not only does the black paint on your heat shield make it do the opposite (actually absorbs more heat - you should have left the bare metal exposed to better reflect in infrared) but the fact that it touches the engine and the PVC means the heat energy is transferred through conduction. You would be better off with NO heat shield and a small air-gap between the engine and the PVC. Hope it helps (with this or other projects)!

[@TheRedRaven_]

Black paint has nothin to do with heat transfer in this case, you're thinking about light absorption. If it were me I would use thermo-tec paint (black), that stuff is like exhaust wrap but in paint form.

[@brett-westgrove-country-music]

You're partially right in bringing up "light" in that most of this thermal energy is emitting in infrared "light". The rest, however, is not quiet right. The fact that we are dealing with large amounts of energy in the infrared frequencies means if you reflect it away, whatever is opposite the heat shield will stay cooler. Exhaust wrap is nothing like a heat shield and it is a bad comparison. Exhaust wrap is used to keep heat IN using a material with a low thermal conductivity (k) value (and often a black color because that is what now looks "cool"), but once again, that use case is conduction. A heat shield, in comparison, stands between objects and is intended to block heat from passing (ie: it reflects heat). Now, I may have been exaggerating how well his shield will function (it won't "do nothing") but basic thermodynamics will always point to a reflective or white surface, for heat rejection in infrared thermal conduction, and black for infrared thermal absorption. With black, more infrared energy will be absorbed into the heat shield. LOL, anyway, that got way to long but its cool, fascinating stuff.... and not really the point of the goofy video. haha

[@mimixownzall]

Bowel movement... fuck. hahahahaha i about wet myself

[@benjibob4662]

well done mate...that looks brilliant

[@bleepinjeep]

Mark Healy thanks

[@richardmiller1256]

Love the heat shield.

[@KlondikeMike]

That turned out pretty good!

[@Projectgearheads]

how is it holding up so far? I have a AIR CLEANER CAP MUSHROOM as well, so i was thinking of doing this to my 2 door, but i wanted to see its been a while and how its holding up... Thanks Matt you Sir are a ROCK STAR!!!

[@survivaleveryday]

Will the PVC melt on the engine? Very cool idea

[@als484]

Yes the heat will soften up the pvc and it will collapse under vacuum

[@Nothingtoya]

I wish spectra still.made the cowl intake. Now you have to buy parts (parts can be bought thru spectra) from spectra and put it together yourself.

[@benboucher5231]

Link? Trying to picture which spectra product you are referring to...

[@doncarter2243]

Have you checked the angle of your hose just under the snorkel hat with the hood shut? I am wondering how much it pinches that flex hose down if it all. If it does maybe using a rubber 90* intake hose off of a factory OBD1 ( and maybe others) air box might keep that from pinching. The stretch for when you open the hood would still come from the flex hose between the filter tube and the elbow. Such factory rubber elbows may also save you some fab work on the base of the snorkel hat and the throttle body.

[@justliketolook]

Why didn't you look for a bigger black flexible hose to fit over the 4 inch pipe. do you have any video of the jeep going under the water yet

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Just curious, did rust problems occur after a while on your last car with similar modifications? The gas or vapours given off from heated P.V.C.mainly produces Hydrogen Chloride which can form of Hydrochloric Acid when mixed with water/steam. It can be still corrosive even if it does not attached to the water molecules. I would strongly recommend that you DO NOT to use P.V.C. at all in your engine bay.

[@jacobmcknight4203]

the pcv valve is breathing unfiltered air should be tapped after the internal air filter but looks nice

[@settripsbunch]

If you dont have a welder to make the throttle body spacer check out amazon or spectre for performance part 99456 throttle body adapter 17.02 to $21. Same one used in the kit...

[@RickHawkDavison]

Aren't all the electronics, computer, fuses all still vulnerable? Thanks for upload.

[@bleepinjeep]

Yes, that is why I made the "your jeep is not a submarine " video.

[@RickHawkDavison]

@@bleepinjeep ; Thanks for reply, this was my first time on your channel, I'm trying to make a snorkel for my bug out vehicle. My honest question is what is vulnerable to water and is there a way to make it better protected or is there simply too many electronic parts? Thanks.

[@451jbelen]

Maybe you can put the filter into the cowl for more cold air.

[@jordanpavlic383]

BleepinJeep the 90 degree pipe you forgot the name for is called an elbow

[@bhumanify]

The Melting temp of pvc is 160 C and it will start to decompose at 140 C

[@brandongosnell]

any chance you have a complete build w/list of parts you've done on this zombie jeep?

[@MartyMoose1983]

bleepinjeep can you make a video on how to remove/replace the oil pan on the cherokee??

[@beefybutcherify]

you could use abs pipe is already black and its made to withstand heat

[@beefybutcherify]

it's

[@jtgpfin]

No video about the fender flares on zombie?

[@mikethrapp]

Almost 4 years since you have posted this vid. Snorkels are at a low cost of $125 on ebay plus a few bucks here and there to customize them.

[@popmomcornreturns]

My dream cherokee is an 84 cherokee with a 2.5 5 speed. I've never been able to find one. Do I get the official seal of disapproval for wanting an 84? I want to squeeze as much hp out as possible. I'm an amc guy. I want the 2.5 to surpass the I-6 in performance and surprise a lot of people. I really enjoy your videos!

[@POPPASHANGO]

For some time now I have been shopping for snorkles and they always involved either cutting 12 holes in the fender or some crazy routing involving cutting the engine bay...and I have always wondered why don't they make it go through the hood with a flexible hose? It would make the install much easier, quicker and less invasive. How has this worked for you?

[@dangoleshootnetwork6036]

I'm a little confused. I always thought that a snorkel redirected the exhaust for crossing rivers and such, so the engine didn't stall?

[@dangerline95]

No a snorkel brings the air intake up to keep it out of water

[@dangoleshootnetwork6036]

Jeepisking That's pretty deep water. You're talking about water at windshield level at that point aren't you? With water that deep couldn't the water also come through the tailpipe and stall the engine?

[@dangerline95]

If the vehicle is on, it will have enough pressure to not let water come back up the tailpipe, the snorkel up there on the hood to keep the filter dry for river crossings or if your going really fast through a large puddle You will more likely stall the engine with the water going through the intake, than the exhaust

[@rumerboyz]

Nice work man!

[@mynamewastaken06]

Fiberglass would be perfect for this, but credit where credit is due...good job man.

[@bleepinjeep]

thanks

[@infidel556x45]

pvc gets malleable at around 200 degrees....280-300 i think it starts burning......i had a cpvc(black plastic) induction system for a while but it became disconnected and laid on the exhaust manifold and melted pretty good

[@neviskrpalek1085]

Can you make a video about if dual exhaust is possible on a xj

[@Haydyhone]

Only problem I have when crossing water, even if only up to the headlights, is the wave coming up over the bonnet. This would be worse than a standard intake.

[@REAPER0D]

easier way, they make a silicon/plastic 90 degree elbow that fits. its a 3" intake

[@1964BILLYO]

Put after market fenders on my 94 yj, found what looks like a pressure sensor coiled up and zip tied under the battery tray, what can you tell me about this what it is and where it should go. Thanks Will.

[@MarkAdamsOnline]

Hey Matt, thanks for this video! I'm looking to do this to my 99' XJ in about 12 hours. Is there anything that you'd change if you could go back in time? Thanks!

[@bleepinjeep]

Ha, I found out pep boys carries the silicone 90 elbows so I would have used that on the intake.

[@MarkAdamsOnline]

BleepinJeep Good to know, thanks! Glad to see that it's still working out, nearly a year later. I'll actually be doing this mod tomorrow. Stoked! Thanks for all you do :)

[@jesselunnon3560]

just wondering how you would compensate for moisture getting into the intake, eg when it rains? cheers and keep up the vids

[@jesselunnon3560]

nuff said. I am curious to know about removing the wheel well liner under the fender above the front wheel, without breaking any of the clips or the liner itself.. I know this isnt necessary for this particular design but i am going to go into the fender and then run a silicon flex tube down the guts then out at the front of the air box.

[@arthurstacey2730]

I would have made the air intake coming threw the hood higher for more air flow.

[@Stuntman2304]

The “bitches mother fucker” would be a great addition to the montage 😂

[@tennesseetacoma4x463]

What exact size PVC pipe did you use I got a 93 zj lift mudder that I wanna do this to would be great to know the parts sizes and how much of each excited to start this project

[@SheepdogColumbus]

HAHAHA "Bowel movement... fuck" OHHH man that was so funny.

[@JD-zc8pu]

This is a snorkel or a CAI-cold air intake?

[@Dadguy86]

Thats awesome, after the paint I must say it looked pretty damn good! Did you have any issues with heat?

[@ANasCarBoi]

Just to clarify, is that butterfly valve at the opening of the stock intake removed or relocated? If it is removed will it cause the jeep to fail emissions tests and run rich and have worse mpg?

[@ANasCarBoi]

And also what about the 2 small vacuum hoses that come out of the back of the stock airbox?

[@Berserkeroffroad]

Greay timing! I'm starting a project like this on my JK. Thanks for the tips. How has the PVC held up with heat, and does rain splatter down the intake?

[@hardingzachary24]

what did you do to the evap canister hose that attaches to the stock intake, im not sure if i missed it sorry if I did

[@TheCthtoNicfLy]

whats with all the pipe go straight up???? attach the scoop to the hood and the filter stays on the throttle body

[@ezekiel9788]

Won't that plastic melt with it just resting on your motor?

[@mitchelllawrentz766]

Would this turn the check engine light on?

[@slicari83]

Have plans for an exhaust stack??

[@dovares1]

Hey dude will install an Snorkel, but a normal snorkel, I have an one and need install it, but needs some advice about how to do.

[@timberwolf0122]

RTV would solve the removable section problem.

[@vgullotta]

How has the PVC held up over the years?

[@phs420sailor]

are you a member of JeepForum?

[@AndrewBrowner]

shouldnt that oil blow by tube go after the filter? wont your filter have a nice coating of dirty engine oil now

[@reysuayan121]

For the same amount you can buy a real snorkel for your jeep. I buy screws only from Lowes or Home Depot and not for other automotive parts.

[@SketchyAsFunk]

You should have left the BMF blue or painted it red to go with the zombie jeep theme.

[@XjDrZ]

Dude your vids are funny as shit! Informative and gets the ol creative juices going

[@santimartinez8821]

matt what is that olive drab piece u used for the top of the hood snorkel

[@bleepinjeep]

+Santi MartineZ please read the description

[@mattcero1]

Your videos are damn good. I'm wondering though, on this snorkel, is it effective only being a few inches higher than the original intake? I've seen a lot of water go over the hoods of Jeeps. What will happen if you get a hood wave?

[@bleepinjeep]

Matt Cero its more than a few inches and its also back further... usually when you dive into water the nose is down.

[@hillbillyredneckinyourface5641]

Mat use an o ring in the fitting

[@TheCthtoNicfLy]

use the dryer adapters for 4"sleves

[@Gravexero]

How has the PVC held up over time?

[@matthewjenkins4505]

Any comments on the performance of the intake? I want to make room for a second battery and would love to get the intake higher. I don't want a snorkel and I don't want to hear the intake in my cowl.

[@bleepinjeep]

Well I didn’t notice any hp gains...

[@matthewjenkins4505]

That's fine. It's not gains I'm look for, just adverse effects. Gains will come from the Stroker or V8 conversion

[@jasonpfeifer8820]

I'm sure the studs in the fenders were for functionality over appearance lol

[@teampunisher7407]

Did this improve your fuel mileage? I heard it does... great vid

[@jhonnyfolhas]

Really nice as always my friend ;-)