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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17448 |
I'll try to get a pic later today for you.
Only the XS model has the rather pointless padded soundproofing so my vehicle didn't. The routing is self-explanatory really, there's only one way it will fit but on some vehicles (like mine) is really tight past the alternator. At some point when I have time I intend to relocate the air filter box mounting plate slightly to create more space. There seems to be a massive "build tolerance" on this! |
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3rd Mar 2018 7:10am |
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agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 |
Got some time this AM to install it properly.
So much easier once that sound proofing was removed . It's close to the alternator (touching the bolt), but in my case moving the box further outboard would make getting the top back on after a filter change even more of a chore so I left it as is... Makes quite a racket over about 2.5krpm Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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9th Mar 2018 3:47am |
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cartoonhead Member Since: 02 Mar 2018 Location: Bucks Posts: 135 |
Just out of interest what made you choose a snorkel that goes through the blank on top of the wing rather than the side?
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9th Mar 2018 6:12am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17448 |
Sorry, I just remembered I never posted the photo I promised, there's probably no point now! I love the sound mine makes, a sort-of big diesel "whup-whup-whup" on tickover and a throaty roar at speed. It is also quite surprising how much crap gets collected by the centrifugal pre-cleaner, all of which would have ended up in the air filter in a normal setup. |
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9th Mar 2018 8:58am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17448 |
In my case, in no particular order:- 1) There's a pointless hole in the top of the wing, why not use it 2) It allows a much bigger internal duct from the intake to the filter 3) It doesn't stick out sideways therefore keeping the vehicle width to a minimum whilst allowing larger bore external pipework 4) As a result it is the largest-bore and most free-flowing RAI available off the shelf 5) It has the best precleaner, allowing complete removal of the restictive thing in the air filter housing without concern 6) It looks ruggedly handsome 7) It works with or without a roll-cage (Point 8 intentionally blank to avoid the number 8 followed by a bracket being replaced by an idiot face with sunglasses!) 9) The top of the wing is a much more logical place to take the pipework into the engine bay allowing larger pipes and a more direct route, and freeing up a useful space for other stuff behind the original intake hole. Plus probably more reasons I used to justify the purchase to myself at the time but cant remember! Whilst the original intake location makes a certain amount of sense for a direct intake (side facing, cool air, reasonably clean) it has absolutely no merit the moment you fit an RAI, when the ridiculously convoluted internal duct becomes a major weakness. The Nak RAI takes the most direct and shortest route from precleaner to air filter, and allows the largest diameter pipe run. Nothing else makes sense really. |
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9th Mar 2018 9:10am |
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agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 |
Agree on most points above.
Although it's still a convoluted path (under the hood it does an abrupt turnaround and a half) it still manages to keep its (larger) internal diameter intact The 'fishtank' on top even after one day is showing a lot of insect material inside. It's not quite my cup of tea aesthetics wise, but of all options it makes the most practical sense. I'm going to adorn it with SpongeBob stickers, maybe a little pineapple inside... Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... Last edited by agentmulder on 9th Mar 2018 8:41pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Mar 2018 10:25am |
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cartoonhead Member Since: 02 Mar 2018 Location: Bucks Posts: 135 |
All good points. I just ordered a genuine LR one (so same as Mantec) today, now questioning that decision |
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9th Mar 2018 4:26pm |
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grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 |
Off topic but Blackwolf you can disable smileys on a post by post basis.
1) 2) Blah) Blah) 8) Ta-dah!) 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon 1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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9th Mar 2018 8:37pm |
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grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 |
2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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9th Mar 2018 8:38pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17448 |
I was going to say "only if you know how", but I've just spotted it! Thanks for pointing that out.
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9th Mar 2018 10:38pm |
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grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 |
2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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9th Mar 2018 10:47pm |
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Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354 |
AM. How did you use the parts under the wing? I'm now at the same point you describe in your first post and would be keen to have a hint or two.
Thanks Keith |
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23rd Mar 2018 9:27am |
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100inch Member Since: 15 May 2012 Location: Brunswick Posts: 411 |
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23rd Mar 2018 9:32pm |
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Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354 |
Great, thank you.
That fits with what I looked at today. Did you use the full length of the hose in the kit or shorten it to fit? Thanks Keith |
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23rd Mar 2018 10:08pm |
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