Suzuki Jimny SNORKEL INSTALL - DIY NO CUT/DRILL SNORKEL - How To Install A MEGA JIMNY 3.0 Snorkel

G'day Guys and Gals!
In this video I show you all of the steps necessary to install a Snorkel to your JB74 Suzuki Jimny. I chose to fit a MEGA JIMNY 3.0 Snorkel to my Suzuki Jimny due to it being a seamless fit. It also doesn't require any drilling or cutting to install the Snorkel to the vehicle.
Fitting a Snorkel to your 4x4 vehicle is a great addition. It give you piece of mind and is a bit of an insurance policy against getting water into your engine. On my Suzuki Jimny I installed the MEGA JIMNY 3.0 Supa Sleek Snorkel. This snorkel raises the intake of the vehicle from in the engine bay to up near the roof or top of the door.
The installation of the MEGA JIMNY Supa Sleek Snorkel 3.0 is really easy. Follow these steps to install the snorkel -
1. Remove the wiper arms
2. Remove the plenum metal panel
3. Remove the Drivers side trim pannel
4. Remove the trim support panel
5. Remove the 10mm bolt at back of guard
6. Remove the bonnet hinge and support bonnet while fitting snorkel
7. Reassemble in the reverse order and tighten all snorkel bolts
8. Remove factory intake pipe to airbox
9. Fit new intake pipe to snorkel and airbox
10. ALL DONE :)
In this video I give you a step by step tutorial on how to fit the Snorkel to your Suzuki Jimny. This will give you the confidence to carry out the install yourself and save heaps of cash!
Fitting a raised air intake to your vehicle will stop water entering during deep water crossings. This will also allow cooler fresher air to enter the intake system and give a marginal gain in response.
There are a lot of different brand snorkels on the market, the Safari, TJM, Ironman 4x4. All of these snorkels require cutting or drilling into the panel work which can have issues with corrosion of the panels if not sealed correctly. The MEGA JIMNY Supa Sleep Snorkel requires no cutting or drilling. This is what makes the Supa Sleek Snorkel for the Suzuki Jimny JB74 so special.
If you are thinking of installing a snorkel to your Suzuki Jimny then you will have a lot of different options. Lots of people like the Stainless Steel Snorkels or the ABS Plastic snorkels. Both are great options but they will all require trimming or cutting to install them to the vehicle.
The Mega Jimny Supa Sleek Snorkel Kit includes all of the parts necessary to install it to your Suzuki Jimny. You will require some basic hand tools and I also used some felt tape for behind the snorkel head. You will need -
1. Phillips Head Screw driver
2. 10mm ratchet and socket
3. 10mm Spanner
4. 7mm socket on small screw adapter for hose clamps
5. small flat blade screw driver for plastic clips
6. multiple towels or rags to protect panels
After installing the snorkel to the vehicle you will notice that the intake sounds louder and growls under load. This is the induction through the snorkel. The custom intake pipe needs to be positioned correctly to clear the A/C pipe and the brake master cylinder. The positioning is very important as the intake pipe flexes and moves with the engine.
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[@wolfgangwind788]

Explained in the ,,old German Quality Style" you cant now not find in a easy way in Germany , you ,ve done a very good job - thank's from Cologne Germany

[@lanbolyra]

Great demonstration, I’m considering to get one myself and I’ll come back to watch this again when I install it 😂

[@Songtester]

Love it! That MegaJimny snorkel is awesome!

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot! It's a sleek bit of kit 😎

[@harrycrumb742]

Thank you for your clear and detailed explanation I’m waiting for my black 3 door to arrive any day now

[@LowRangeNick]

Very exciting! Congratulations 😀

[@user-mg6wn7wr3o]

That's clever design. Love that there's no drilling.

[@jeremyharris4415]

Wow looks great Nick you have done a fantastic job of fitting it up to your Jimny. I’m not a big fan of that model I prefer the powder coating one. That you have to cut a hole in your Gard . Looks forward to seeing you on your next video mate

[@briahlia]

Looks great mate, I like your tutorial style, very informative and easy to follow. I'll definetely be getting one of these when my Jimny gets off the boat :)

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@sirdavidsecker5183]

Nice work mate!! Very thorough with out over explaining how to use a ratchet!!

[@ianrichardson9200]

Looks fantastic and functional!

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Ian 😀

[@SMB_SpeedTwin]

Great content as always mate. I

[@user-cw9yv1tt6c]

Thank you very much for the video. I just got an AliExpress knockoff that came with no instructions at all!!! Thanks to your video I managed to install it perfectly (though I was left with 2 unknown screws...)

[@savethebeeeez]

Great video! This is on our list as well 😀

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@f.t.w1066]

Great job..👍👍👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[@justins_toys]

Great video mate.. Looking to see if this is available in the UK 🇬🇧 👍🏻

[@nasheithor]

q gran aporte, gracias

[@hectorcalzadora5077]

Nice no damage in Panels

[@SalvoDan]

I was skeptical about the "No Drill" Snorkels after seeing a few where Brackets need to be removed or deformed that are attached to the main body shell. I still think that cutting a round hold in the replaceable Guard would be my preferred method of installing a Snorkel. Thanks for this great demonstration on how the Mega Jimny snorkel does not have these issue, but I am still skeptical about the Airflow around the Hinge area. The amount of space taken up under the bonnet is still not appealing to me. I still prefer a genuine Brazilian Snorkel 90316-BPA00-000, but they are difficult to source in Australia and are not designed for RHD vehicles.

[@janrudewet9005]

Are there any spec about how the snorkel affects performance ? Or have you notice any performance increase or decrease? Thanks for the videos !!!

[@douglasdu5210]

👍👍

[@johnhewitt1096]

Is there any intake drone audible from the drivers seat with the window open

[@michaelgallardo3746]

Do these snorkels affect engine performance at all? Is there less air going to the engine?

[@spirro78]

Do you think that side opening will create any negative pressure and suffocate the engine?

[@jasondaines8382]

With this snorkel, what aftermarket airbox for the Suzuki Jimny would you recommend?

[@Fixing500]

Don’t forget that the air box has one hole u need to close it

[@ralphanthonyuy8861]

Can you show us where is that hole?

[@Rouven.rouven]

Hello! great tutorial video ! Is there any increase in engine performance that you feel after installing these snorkel?

[@LowRangeNick]

There isn't any increase in performance that I could feel.

[@talk2leo]

Will this work with some of the after market air boxes?

[@markc839]

Hi Nick, how's the snorkel? What's your feedback after using this for around 5 months now?, thanks!

[@cjthomazthomas]

I see that the resonator next to the air filter box is removed. Is it ok to drive without the resonator??

[@arthurinau1856]

Hey Nick thanks for the video. Quick question, can still install this snorkel with a greddy turbo kit already installed?

[@LowRangeNick]

I'm not too sure on that one sorry. May need to have a chat to megajimny. 😊

[@pingpingandcho]

What about sika 227 to hold the snorkel to the pillar

[@sochec67]

Thank you, just one question, how does snorkel works under rain, what happens in the rain. With the water exccess how the snorkel drains. Is there a mechanism?

[@LowRangeNick]

Water just goes out the drain hole in the airbox.

[@Portyhouse]

Great video but wish we had a sound test mate? Any induction noise, flutter etc or quiet?

[@LowRangeNick]

There isn't much noise until your under load at around 4-5000rpm. Just a slight intake suction noise. No flutter as it's a naturally aspirated engine.

[@OurManInCumbria]

Hi Nick. Great video mate. I see in one of your comments that you mention vibration against the bonnet and brake reservoir. Did you resolve this? Would you call it a deal-breaker if you knew then what you know now? Cheers.

[@LowRangeNick]

To be honest I wouldn't buy one again. It vibrates a lot and it is a bit annoying. Doesn't fit perfectly either.

[@OurManInCumbria]

@@LowRangeNick thanks for the quick reply and honest opinion Nick. Sorry it didn’t work out for you. Any plans for an alternative? Cheers, John.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@OurManInCumbria no plans yet. I think I'll muck around with it a bit more one day and see if i can stop the vibrations.

[@OurManInCumbria]

@@LowRangeNick be interested to hear how you get on and look forward to future videos from you Nick. All the best for new year mate.

[@sochec67]

Hello excelent video...where can i buy it?.. Dos the brand is mega jimny? I from mexico, what is your recomendation to buy it?

[@LowRangeNick]

You may need to send Mega Jimny a message or email to see if they can ship internationally. If you google them you will find the details.

[@ertedgar]

there are problems with heavy rain??

[@stevestevesteve]

How loud is it under load? Do you think you could do a video of on road noise.

[@LowRangeNick]

It's not very loud until you get to 4, 5000rpm under load it gets a bit of a suction roar. You can't really hear it with the windows up at all.

[@ahaka2022]

im stuck at removing the wiper panel

[@kieranodonnell640]

Any videos of the sound?

[@MrAntix81]

where would i purchase this kit?

[@everstefan7402]

How heavy rain or carwash? it is safe? got any drain so the water does not overflow into the system if incoming from the tip??

[@LowRangeNick]

There is a drain hole in the airbox to allow water to escape if it enters via the snorkel.

[@mahi98goodguy]

What's the water wading capacity before and after fitting the snorkel??

[@justins_toys]

The water wading depth on the Jimny is only 300mm! I know, poor right. After looking in to why Suzuki state this its due to the diff breather's. I live in the UK and spend a lot of time in water so the first thing to fit is a differential breather kit. Snorkels while are a good insurance policy if you end up in the deep are not really made for water crossings. They are more for getting cleaner cool air in the motor. The stock air box has drain holes in it so I would change that too. If you are that deep in the water (up to the air box) you are in trouble. However with momentum and a water tight system you can go deeper for a few seconds without taking on water

[@jayhuang6958]

Can you provide these parts where I could buy?

[@roastedtechmodules5858]

How to wash car with pressure water? May be water will go inside thru snorkel right?

[@LowRangeNick]

It's OK because it will either evaporate in the snorkel or drain out airbox drain hole.

[@sirhandxb7331]

The snorkel material is LLPDE. It’s kind of oily surface. What double sided tape did you use?

[@LowRangeNick]

It is special automotive grade felt tape. Use a bit of wax remover to clean the spot where it sits 😊

[@sirhandxb7331]

@@LowRangeNick thank you. Will try that. Have used a few types double sided tapes but non managed to hold it in place.

[@user-cw9yv1tt6c]

I didn't manage to get anything taped to it so installed a felt/sponge sticker to the car beam acting as a wedge/silencer

[@narasimhamudiraj4998]

What is the price of product

[@mrmagic4634]

Do you have any issues with a rattle from the pipe and the hood when you start the car?

[@LowRangeNick]

Yes, I have talked to mega jimny about it vibrating on the brake fluid resivoir and touching the bonnet. They are getting in a 10 degree silicone bend in to rectify the issue. If you contact them they should be able to sort you out. 🙂

[@mrmagic4634]

That's really useful thanks a lot!

[@chrishoareau974]

Does intake sound is louder with this snorkel ?

[@LowRangeNick]

It does, but only in the higher rpm with load. 🙂

[@henkdekock6367]

No matter how I tried, I could not get the pipe from not touching the master cylinder reservoir. Maybe a variation in manufacturing tolerances? I would be careful sourcing this product unless they have come up with an alternative pipe system.

[@LowRangeNick]

I had the same issues. It did not fit well and the pipe vibrated through master cylinder. I have since removed and returned the snorkel.

[@MetalJigs]

Can I ask what roof rack you have on it? Thank you

[@LowRangeNick]

I am running the rhino rack vortex bars 👍

[@MetalJigs]

@@LowRangeNick awesome thank you

[@thriller_xf]

Do you have any issues when it rains?

[@LowRangeNick]

I have since removed the snorkel as it was having issues with vibrations and fitment. No issues with rain while fitted though.

[@paolomartinelli563]

Hi where can I buy it? Thank you

[@LowRangeNick]

Megajimny.com

[@wyspiarzRC]

this snorkel don't reduces power ??

[@LowRangeNick]

No reduction in power.

[@forgemaster12]

Should have watched your video instead of those Chinese installation videos 😅 I had to remove the hood and made scratches all over the frame because I was doing it by myself

[@reagansiddaguio5089]

Thanks for sharing... Would've been nicer if you closed the hood at the end to see if all under were perfect fit. :)

[@WildestwolfYT]

I have one myself and it all fits nicely.

[@sailorsanjoy]

Nice video 👍 , however a jimny is already underpowered and narrowing the intake will take down the power even further . Do measure your throttle body's inner diameter and the inner diameter of the narrowest section of this snorkel. Do post the figures here . Thanks again 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

It is the same size intake as the factory pipe. There isn't any performance loss. 👍