A buddy of mine put me on to a snorkel that is available for the Xterra. Just wondering if anyone else is running one? I was kinda hoping it wouldnt void all of my factory warranty, I dont mind losing the paint warranty. I just dont want to lose my whole warranty so soon. Might have to wait a bit to do this mod. But it just looks so friggin cool!

I would say it probably will void your warranty but that's my opinion. KCX in HXOC just installed his recently.

I have had mine on for three years or so (has it really been three years?!) And I did not have any problems with warrenty work..

i do not 4x4 so i have a question about the snorkel. please be gentle on me. is the snorkel used only when you are off roading, and there is a chance you might take your X for a swim? what i mean is, do you have a way to cut the snorkel out of you air intake (that is where it goes, i am assuming) while you are driving down the highway, or is taking in air at all times. if i am totally out in left field about this, don't be dicks about it, i really don't know and i am just wondering.

Even if you didnt go wheeling I think the snorkel would be beneficial. It draws air in from higher up so it would be cooler and cleaner. I want it partly for looks and partly because a hydrolocked engine would suck! So no probs with warranty work with your snorkel eh? I am thinking about calling my dealer and snooping around a bit before I order it and hack away at my X.......

That is the reason I want the snorkel. Cooler air then what is being drawn out of the engine compartment. I have the K&N Filtercharger and would have to build a water tight box to seriously use the snorkel as intended.

On the watertight subject....the ECU is in under the dash....how can you protect it? I trashed the ECU in my Jeep TJ when I crossed a creek. If you left the plugs in the floorboard my jeep would float so I cracked the door to let the water in and sink the Jeep....well that fixed the floating problem and I made it across but that was the end of my trail run that day! Anyone ford deep water with their X and have any advice?????

so i guess the snorkel is used all the time. makes sense about cooler, cleaner air. any websites out there to purchase one? thanks.

With my snorkel, K&N air filter, Calmini catback exhaust and 33x12.5 Truxus....I still get 18 mpg! (edited!)

You can purchase 2 different kinds from 4x4parts.com. They run about $250.

wrap it in a plastic bag and seal with duct tape...

Hey KCX,
I was reading the 4x4parts page and it says minor fabrication required to install....whats involved with this? Do they include the materials or do I have to get it from a hardware store?

That's not very fast, now, is it?

good eye graham

Yes, good eye! Sometimes I type too fast and don't proof read what I say half the time. :rolleyes:

Obviously.

Be prepared to cut your fender in many areas. You will have a large hole for the intake and about 8 or so smaller holes for the bolts that hold the snorkel on....then a few spots by the windshield pillar that secures the top part of the snorkel.

They supply plumbing for the inside, but it doesn't work for the American style Xterra, so you will have to go to the hardware store for a few things...no biggie, just a few items that will make it work that you can find anywhere. I found an awesome way to customize your stock airbox to match with your snorkel. Sooo.......if you purchase a snorkel and you want/need more instructions for the install, you can pm me or send an email.

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