Similar to exhaust systems, mufflers, and replacement air filters, air intake snorkels are not required to submit for a CARB Compliance Exemption. This is due to intake snorkels having no material impact on vehicle emissions.
ARB Safari Air Intake Snorkels work by relocating the engine air intake entry to a higher position than the factory. This is done by coupling the outside snorkel body to the underhood airbox, using a proprietary rubber coupler that is capable of a water-tight seal.
The Safari Snorkel Air Intake systems by ARB are a great upgrade for owners who are looking to increase the capability of their Toyota Tacoma, especially when traversing creeks, rivers, and waterways. Designed with high attention to detail, ARB ensured the best possible fitment and performance from their kits. The ARB intake snorkels relocate the air inlet (typically underneath the hood and vulnerable to water submersion) to a more suitable location (usually forward of the top of the A-pillar).
This relocated air entryway helps ensure the engine is always provided a clean path of air to virtually eliminate the chances of poor engine performance, or worse, hydro-lock! This is accomplished by joining the polyethylene snorkel body to the factory engine airbox with a thick and durable EPDM coupler.
All of the necessary clamps and hardware are provided to ensure a tight fit and good seal, and you can have peace of mind in that all hardware components are made of high-grade materials. To take things a step further, a pressure tight seal can be achieved by applying a polyurethane sealant (Sikaflex 221 or similar) at the rubber coupler unions.
In short, an ARB Safari Air Intake Snorkel is a confidence-inspiring upgrade that could save your Toyota Tacoma from a stall, performance inconsistencies, and hydro-lock / engine failure! Install one before your next trip, both you and your engine will breathe easier at the next water encounter.
Key Features:
- Helps maintain normal engine operation when crossing deep water ways.
- Greatly reduces the chances of hydro-lock or similar engine failure.
- Vehicle specific design for your Toyota Tacoma.
- UV-resistant polyethylene construction.
- EPDM heavy-duty rubber coupler for connecting to the factory airbox.
- Top grade stainless steel hardware.
- CAD designed and lab tested.
- Capable of out-flowing engine air requirements (will not starve your engine of air at all).
- Channels in cool, fresh outside air for potentially increased performance.
