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| jay knowles Member Since: 10 Mar 2012 Location: london Posts: 29  |
As above been looking at the mantec model, any advice would be welcome thanks Jay
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19th Apr 2012 9:20pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579  
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I've fitted mantec flexi lite to my tdci's. Easy to fit if you have a riv nut tool. I didn't have one on my first snorkel so borrowed one from the dealer.
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19th Apr 2012 9:38pm |
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| jay knowles Member Since: 10 Mar 2012 Location: london Posts: 29 |
Whats the induction noise like through the mantec, is it quieter than the standard set up, thanks Jay
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19th Apr 2012 10:05pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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no noise at all really.
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19th Apr 2012 10:43pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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What vehicle are you putting it on?
The Mantec one I believe is not a snorkel but a raised air intake used primarily to breath cleaner air higher up. The Safari Equip Snorkel can be used for wading if all sealed correctly, and with the TDCi you have to extend the breathers, TD5 maybe move the ECU etc....Other more knowledgeable members can expand on this ....I bought my Safari Equip one cos I love the look of them, it will never be used 
I couldn't find any good close up pictures when trying to decide bteween elephants trunk or trilby! Can take some closer pics if you want  Other types are available of course....one that looks like a mushroom, one that looks like a salad mixing bowl etc All cool 
This one is on a Mantec RAI but has replaced the top cone for an ARB pre-filter (causes a cyclone):
Look here also
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2105.h...p;start=45 Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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20th Apr 2012 6:49am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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I have the Mantec one at the rear of the picture above, it was on the vehicle when I bought it.
I like the looks of it and have no plans to replace. There is no induction noise that I have noticed. I have no plans to test it's efficency in water 
I have had Safari snorkels before and the build quality is excellent and they do what they say on the tin, however, if you are seriously wading I would suggest you buy the V8 version as the moulding is all one piece terminating in a tube that you then fit a hose too that leads to the air filter - this is the most 'sealed' version available - not sure about the Puma version but the TD5 / 300 version joins to the original hose set up at the wing and would be a LOT harder to seal effectively V8:
300 / TD5
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20th Apr 2012 8:04am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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That last picture appears to be for the wrong side on a 300/TD5. IIRC it's the 200tdi that has the intake on the near side. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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20th Apr 2012 8:51am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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They were generic pictures to give you an idea what I was talking about .....
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20th Apr 2012 8:56am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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On our Disco 2 TD5, Safari Snorkel, on our 300TDi 110 a Safari Snorkel, on our TD4 110 a Safari Snorkel.
All three of our vehicles do go wading as well
A properly fitted Safari Snorkel is
You can fit a pre filter to a Safari Snorkel if going into dusty environs. However if you have a light bar fitted then it might impede onto the prefilter. However in Australia it is possible to get a filter 'sock' which fits into the top of the snorkel pipe Yes you can say we are happy with Safari Snorkels
Like a lot of good quality items with reputable names you get the copycat inferior products trying to trade off the original name. If you want to see how 'good' the copy cats are read the reports HERE Brendan Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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20th Apr 2012 8:56am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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There are also some very good copies on the market - a pal of mine supplies snorkels (but not Landy ones) and his are equally as well made as the genuine Safari ones .... www.aliensnorkels.co.uk
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20th Apr 2012 8:59am |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1579
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You can seal your mantec up also it's very similar to the oem raised air intake. There's alot yes induction noise but more wind noise at higher speeds.
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20th Apr 2012 9:10am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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Results of 4.5kg dart impact test on a genuine Safari Snorkel and two copies.
Click image to enlarge The structure of a non genuine snorkel Click image to enlarge The structure of a genuine Safari snorkel Click image to enlarge Please note that the Safari snorkel structure is finer and more uniform, and does not have the inclusions of the other one. This structure will give the Safari snorkel much improved mechanical properties, consistency etc. Just because things look the same does not make them the same! The above photos were lifted from the Safari Snorkel web site Brendan PS Edited to put right photo in Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Last edited by leeds on 20th Apr 2012 1:45pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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20th Apr 2012 9:41am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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<Note> Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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20th Apr 2012 11:09am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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They look the same Brendan
Safari all the way... |
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20th Apr 2012 11:19am |
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