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Hood scoop or snorkel?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Rusty4runner, May 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM.

  1. May 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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    What should I buy for my 96 4runner? A hood scoop or a snorkel. The stock air intake is placed in a gibberish place and this has led to some problems with dirt and sand, which one is better to deal with this problem?
     
    Rusty4runner, May 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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    welcome
     
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    A hood scoop is no better positioned than the stock intake in the wheel well, and certainly no better for water.

    From that perspective, a snorkel is "better."

    Do you still have your plastic wheel liners? Those should take care of most of the dust/sand if they are properly installed, and your air intake filter should take care of the rest.
     
    turbodb, May 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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    snorkel:mudding:
     
    ChessGuy, May 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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    I do not have them, they probably fell off during a trip.
     
    Rusty4runner, May 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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    Thing is that snorkels here in my country are like 400 dollars, that's why I've been thinking of 3D printing them.
     
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