AEV snorkel

[Buttyman]

I bought the AEV snorkel with pre-filter for my 2018 Power Wagon. Anybody do this conversion? I can't find any information on how well it works or what people think about it. I'm a wee nervous about cutting up the fender. But, I figure I could always replace the fender if I wanted to go back to stock--or trade it and get a new PW!

 

[Breaker Alex]

Sounds like a very nice addition.

Keep us posted with pics!

 

[stimpy433]

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/aev-snorkel.123272/

 

[JB1]

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/aev-snorkel-question.157915/page-2

 

[Trailmaker]

@Corvette427 did one last year. It is not unique for just PW. All gas 2500 could install this.

 

[Bahn112]

Wonder if they'll make one for 2019-Up trucks.

 

[olyelr]

Wonder if they'll make one for 2019-Up trucks.

Yea. They already have...

 

[Bahn112]

Yea. They already have...

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Sweet! Something else to order.
Didn't realize that it was the same part # for the 09-18 Ram 1500's.

 

[olyelr]

Sweet! Something else to order.
Didn't realize that it was the same part # for the 09-18 Ram 1500's.

Yea, thats crazy considering they are completely different platforms and body styles. Almost dont believe it.

 

[Travelin Ram]

Hey, I don’t want to be raining on the parade, but the OP did want to know what people think about it. I’ve considered these, but what stops me is I never see one on trucks that work in the dirt every day. People like oilfield workers, ranchers, agricultural or conservation officers. Why is that?

 

[Breaker Alex]

Hey, I don’t want to be raining on the parade, but the OP did want to know what people think about it.

Good point.

If I had funds, this snorkel would be on the truck right now. They look good, rugged and fonctionnal.
I heard they are good in dirt because they take fresh air so high ( above the dust cloud on gravel roads ).
And if one do a lot of dusty road, the prefilter snorkel actually saves your air filter.

@Buttyman you'll have a sick looking and functional truck.
Can't wait for pics!

 

[Buttyman]

Thanks for the comments. I decided to go for it. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. Drilling 1 inch holes in a good fender is a little nerve wracking! Anyway, it's done and I love it. I have both the ram air intake and pre-filter. I decided to start with the pre-filter. It looked like it would be better at keeping water out. On board air is my next project. I have to let the funds accumulate for a while though.

 

[Bahn112]

Looks great! My truck is a 2 weeks old... cutting into it would be super nervewracking!

 

[dexter]

Thanks for the comments. I decided to go for it. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. Drilling 1 inch holes in a good fender is a little nerve wracking! Anyway, it's done and I love it. I have both the ram air intake and pre-filter. I decided to start with the pre-filter. It looked like it would be better at keeping water out. On board air is my next project. I have to let the funds accumulate for a while though.

Nice write up. I was wondering where the air came from on the stock set up.

Will you be lengthening the other breathers or you don't plan on going into deep water.

 

[Buttyman]

Nice write up. I was wondering where the air came from on the stock set up.

Will you be lengthening the other breathers or you don't plan on going into deep water.

Not planning on raising it. I think it's good enough. Mainly for dirt and dust. The SY-KLONE prefilter is supposed to be excellent at prefiltering the air. It's used on military vehicles. I noticed a distinct change in my exhaust note. It's more noticeable on acceleration.

 

[misfit77]

Reminds me this

 

[Hammer757]

Yeah, I'm waiting on AEV to release the snorkel for the newer trucks. Does the air ram option help with performance at all? Increase of more dust/water? What are the pros and cons of the two tops?

 

[Hammer757]

Will you be lengthening the other breathers or you don't plan on going into deep water.

What would be the other breathers to lengthen? I've seen some people on different setups lengthen the exhaust pipe. Not sure when that becomes required. What other areas are you thinking?

 

[dexter]

What would be the other breathers to lengthen? I've seen some people on different setups lengthen the exhaust pipe. Not when that becomes required. What other areas are you thinking?

Research it:
Front & rear diff
Transmission

There may be one for the transfer case

called vent tube or breather.

Let us know what you do.

https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/par...erential_and_drive_line/housing_and_vent.html

 

[BoldAdventure]

Congrats