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Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Max?
Posted:
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 3:53 +0000by TBJ
Hey, so I'm putting a snorkel on my lux, after deliberation on what snorkel I want Stainless vs Safari, I've decided on a Safari, but I don't know whether to go for the Safari ARMAX or the normal V-Max, what do you guys reckon? The ARMAX increases the intake actual size, with modification to the airbox, would I need a retune for this? is this really beneficial to me or is it unnecessary? is it much harder to install than the V-Max? or should I not waste the extra $100 on it and just go the plain V-Max?
thanks
Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
Posted:
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 6:23 +0000by TOYZX
Put simply unless you plan to or have other performance mods, bigger turbo and aftermarket computer etc then the amax is overkill.
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Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
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Fri, 05 Jul 2019 6:43 +0000by TBJ
TOYZX wrote:Put simply unless you plan to or have other performance mods, bigger turbo and aftermarket computer etc then the amax is overkill.
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this is just info I needed, so better to save my money for the next mod?
Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
Posted:
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 7:44 +0000by TOYZX
I would. Not much point trying to get more air in if ya not gunna do anything with it! The airbox is one of the biggest restrictions on our utes!
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Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
Posted:
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 8:01 +0000by TBJ
TOYZX wrote:I would. Not much point trying to get more air in if ya not gunna do anything with it! The airbox is one of the biggest restrictions on our utes!
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so better to not bother modding the existing airbox to 4in and go with the ARMAX, and better to go the Standard Safari and a new airbox?
Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
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Fri, 05 Jul 2019 8:28 +0000by TOYZX
As I said, only if ya planning on changing the rest of the intake. Turbo etc.
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Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
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Sun, 07 Jul 2019 6:10 +0000by Myralga
It sounds like you plan on doing it yourself.
5-15 Hilux the ARMAX is a major modification of the airbox. You have to cut the whole side out of the box. And glue on a new intake. (All instructions are freely available on safaris website to see what you have to do)
As stated before if you don’t plan on upgrading ECU, exhaust turbo etc. then don’t worry as it is not needed.
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Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
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Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:59 +0000by HK1837
Is the snorkel for dirt roads/dust or water crossings? If it is the latter you might want to look at breathers for diffs and transmission as well.
Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
Posted:
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 9:36 +0000by TBJ
HK1837 wrote:Is the snorkel for dirt roads/dust or water crossings? If it is the latter you might want to look at breathers for diffs and transmission as well.
Preferably both, whats a good breather kit?
Re: Experience with the SAFARI ARMAX Snorkel? or go the V-Ma
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Tue, 09 Jul 2019 4:19 +0000by HK1837
I’m sure there is a thread here somewhere on it.