My Ineos Grenadier - The Raised Air Intake

A little explanation and the awesome sound of the raised air intake (snorkel).

[@blakelab2700]

How do you like driving the vehicle on-road? Hearing that the steering feels very loose. Observations?

[@grenadier_exploring]

I am very impressed by the on-road performance.better than I expected! The steering is "different". There is a little dead spot in the center when unloaded but you get used to that quite fast and then you don't notice it anymore. I will address that issue in my next video!!

[@grenadier_exploring]

there is a new video online where I address the steering and show a little clip riding on the freeway/motorway

[@_willkim]

Is it different from snorkel? Can you point out the location of air intake (assuming that you don't have raised air intake) if possible? I am just curious how wading depth is not changing with having it. I think you mentioned in your video, but I didn't get it.

[@grenadier_exploring]

hi. I have the raise air intake as you can see on the video - it's always on the right side of the car no matter which steering side you have. it doesn't change wading depth cause the breathers for the differentials aren't changed. but I know that test engineers went way deeper than the official 800mm wading depth!!! so it works as a snorkel but you won't get a guarantee from Ineos. hope that answers your question..

[@_willkim]

@@grenadier_exploring Thanks, I am not an expert with it. I thought the raised air intake is for air intake of engine, but having your answer, it is likely for intake of differentials. I should do some research on it

[@grenadier_exploring]

@@_willkim no worries - me neither ;-). The raised air intake is for the engine!!! but to get a higher wading depth you need additional modifications and since the breathers are NOT changed, the official wading depth remains the same. Plus you need to seal electrics etc.! but i got no detailed info on that.....

[@CJ-rk5eg]

I was told by an Ineos representative that the raised air intake can be removed easily if desired. The intake simply remains on the side of the engine compartment. True ? Thanks

[@grenadier_exploring]

i am sure you can remove it easily but the right (side) indicator is ON the raised air intake if you opt for it. not sure how that would work if u remove it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@grenadier_exploring thank you. That would be a conversation with the dealer !

[@deangallagher5340]

So, are you saying the diff breathers are raised if you option with the car with the raised air intake?

[@grenadier_exploring]

they are NOT raised. that's (another reason) why the wading depth doesn't change. sorry if that was unclear...

[@ammo4184]

Is that the petrol engine?

[@grenadier_exploring]

that's the diesel!!

[@Earthwatcher57]

It sounds terrible! Not for me. Could be useful in very dusty conditions but not in UK I'm thinking.

[@grenadier_exploring]

really? I like the sound of it. But preferences are different ;-). I am planning to take my Grenadier to Iceland, (dry) southern Europe and deserts as well. So I will need the Raised Air Intake. But as you say, probably not that important in the UK.