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Old 09-09-2021, 04:02 PM   #1
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Water in snorkle area?
Had anyone desnorkled and had water intrusion, or is this paranoia?

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Old 09-09-2021, 04:46 PM   #2
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I would say paranoia, but I'm sure there will be someone who has a story to disagree.

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Old 09-09-2021, 07:25 PM   #3
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Doubt it'd be an issue unless you're driving through flash floodiing.
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Old 09-10-2021, 08:27 AM   #4
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No issue having done rain soaked track days. I don't believe the snorkel is there to prevent water ingress. To me it appears to serve as an airflow facilitator this includes the cup.

Way back I put the stock one (a custom one was on there) back on to improve throttle response with a larger throttle body.
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total non issue. I run a 987 airbox with a wide open vent and no water gets in there. Not to mention there are drains in the airbox
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Had anyone desnorkled and had water intrusion, or is this paranoia?

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A couple of years ago I had a rough engine and brief CEL after inadvertently spraying the hose directly into my recently desnorkled vent. I am now very careful when I wash the car and it hasn't happened since.
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Old 09-13-2021, 01:14 PM   #7
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Thankd so would you say it is worth doing?

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Absolutely. The improvement on intake sound alone is with it.

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Old 09-14-2021, 11:31 AM   #10
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Ok cool thanks.looks liks I could do this easily.

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