Borne Off-Road Snorkel R&D Thread

[Nopalito]

I’m super stoked for this. How deep do you have to drill into the a pillar for the rivnuts?

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[Travis9935]

Not to be a Debby downer, but most people that hit water with the 2.3 ranger fry out their alternator. It's pretty well known. So why have a snorkel if you can't even get the Alternator wet? ?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Not to be a Debby downer, but most people that hit water with the 2.3 ranger fry out their alternator. It's pretty well known. So why have a snorkel if you can't even get the Alternator wet? ?

Snorkels aren't only for water. They also help keep dust out of the intake, especially in a convoy type drive. Colorado is wicked dry and dusty, so it would still be useful here.

 

[Travis9935]

Snorkels aren't only for water. They also help keep dust out of the intake, especially in a convoy type drive. Colorado is wicked dry and dusty, so it would still be useful here.

Yeah I had one on my 16' Frontier. But they show pics of it on the Ranger hitting water holes! Lol. Winter time sucks with them though. I bought a cyclonic head for mine. But still wound up putting a cover over it when it sat. Because snow always got into everywhere. ?

 

[RoadBoss]

Not to be a Debby downer, but most people that hit water with the 2.3 ranger fry out their alternator. It's pretty well known. So why have a snorkel if you can't even get the Alternator wet? ?

The alternator on these trucks really isn't as low as a lot of people act like on here, plus, it can handle some splashes, just not constant submersion in like 32"+ deep mud.

Also, besides the dust/fresh air thing explained above, a snorkel can save your engine from a quick submersion or a misjudged water crossing.
I've splashed water over the hood of my ranger just from entering a moderately deep crossing a bit too quickly, and I immediately thought about the air intake sitting right in the grill opening....

Having a snorkel doesn't mean you have to regularly do deep water fordings, it's good just as extra protection when you do get a bit deeper than intended.

 

[Travis9935]

The alternator on these trucks really isn't as low as a lot of people act like on here, plus, it can handle some splashes, just not constant submersion in like 32"+ deep water
Also, besides the dust/fresh air thing explained above, a snorkel can save your engine from a quick submersion or a misjudged water crossing.
I've splashed water over the hood of my ranger just from entering a moderately deep crossing a bit too quickly, and I immediately thought about the air intake sitting right in the grill opening....

Having a snorkel doesn't mean you have to regularly do deep water fordings, it's good just as extra protection when you do get a bit deeper than intended.

Really? I've seen quite a few people post on fb their nator died barely even going through any water. So it's obviously a issue. Unless the 2021+ have a different alternator. Obviously it will vary by truck because some people's are lifted higher than others either way.

 

[RoadBoss]

Really? I've seen quite a few people post on fb their nator died barely even going through any water. So it's obviously a issue. Unless the 2021+ have a different alternator. Obviously it will vary by truck because some people's are lifted higher than others either way.

I mean, I've gone through countless water crossings with my truck and have never had any issues. I've seen water up to about the door sills, but not above that. my truck is lifted ~2" with 32" tires.
I also decided to measure the height of the alternator pretty recently when I was under the hood, and it sits at about the same level as the top of the tire, which is about 32" on my truck, so I'm not really sure how a small amount of water could really affect it.

 

[SteelWheelDeplorable]

Will there be a way to get the snorkel without the giant logo on the side of it?
I’m a plain T-shirt kinda guy no offense to the brand or anything just feel it would look clean without. Maybe offer a plain version that's rhino lined with no logo??

 

[OFC Ranger]

Ok the jig is up. I want a this snorkel just so I can pipe a nirtrous bottle purge to it. Then every time I pull up next to Tacoma owners I can sneeze on them.

I don't want to actually use the nitrous, I just want to psst pssst other cars.

 

[SteelWheelDeplorable]

The alternator on these trucks really isn't as low as a lot of people act like on here, plus, it can handle some splashes, just not constant submersion in like 32"+ deep mud.

Also, besides the dust/fresh air thing explained above, a snorkel can save your engine from a quick submersion or a misjudged water crossing.
I've splashed water over the hood of my ranger just from entering a moderately deep crossing a bit too quickly, and I immediately thought about the air intake sitting right in the grill opening....

Having a snorkel doesn't mean you have to regularly do deep water fordings, it's good just as extra protection when you do get a bit deeper than intended.

I totally agree on the use of the snorkel helping with more than water.
It’s definitely helpful to grab some of that fresher air up above the dust from vehicles in convoy.
In Southern California I did some trails after rain which included doing light water crossings. I have noticed water in the bottom of my airbox also dirt stains from where muddy water entered. Not enough water to be concerned about danger to the engine, but I feel a snorkel would definitely be helpful, even if you’re not wading above the alternator. I feel water can still find its way into the air box from a pretty big splash entering a crossing ect.

 

[Mishimoto]

I’m super stoked for this. How deep do you have to drill into the a pillar for the rivnuts?

That A-pillar is hollow, so not far at all We also made sure to run a probe through there too to avoid any potential interference with the curtain airbags

-Nick

 

[Nopalito]

That A-pillar is hollow, so not far at all We also made sure to run a probe through there too to avoid any potential interference with the curtain airbags

-Nick

Awesome, doesn’t seem like it would be too difficult of an install

 

[Travis9935]

That A-pillar is hollow, so not far at all We also made sure to run a probe through there too to avoid any potential interference with the curtain airbags

-Nick

What will it cost though?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

What will it cost though?

 

[SteelWheelDeplorable]

I'm curious of cost and if a badge-less version will be available???

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