Advantages Of Using A Mitsubishi Triton Snorkel

By Author: Vikram Kumar
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A Mitsubishi Triton snorkel kit is an insurance providing accessory, just like a bull-bar or a set of lockers for your 4WD. It is very useful while crossing deep-water bodies, as it avoids the water from entering the engine. If one is used to trips to the high countryside or to the north of the country, it’s easy for them to understand how quickly a shallow stream of water modifies in to a strong flowing current. Travelling through water can be avoided at times, but sometimes there is no way out.

So what benefits does a snorkel bring in such situations?

Since sand and dust particles are heavier than air, they tend to accumulate more in the engine and under the bonnet of the vehicle, that at the roof-level. A triton snorkel draws air from the roof-level. If one checks the bonnet of the car, after driving for a couple of hours, there is a visible layer of dust that is accumulated inside it, the electric 24v pump and the engine compartment. The fresh air which is taken inside by the snorkel increases the effectiveness of the air-filter and thus reduces the wear and tear of important components of the engine. ...
... This in turn increases the durability of the electric 24v pump and engine and makes it more reliable. Taking in clean and cool air is the biggest advantage which a snorkel offers.

It is important to avoid the water from entering the engine, while crossing any water-body, as this not only damages the engine but can also cause and engine failure. If a suitable snorkel is fitted to your vehicle (diesel fueled), it will enable the vehicle to cross deep water bodies, where the level of water is as high as, that of the roof of a vehicle. But the biggest hurdle in this is the viscous fan, which immediately stops working if submerged under water. In case of a petrol vehicle, the electronics will get wet and eventually cause engine failure. The Mitsubishi Triton snorkel kit can be purchased online in Australia and easily installed DIY in a few short hours.

But the fact is it is possible to cross water bodies without letting water enter the engine and causing any damage to it.

The temperature under the bonnet is very high and in case of turbo engines, at times, rises up to 300 degree Celsius. It can be understood using mere common sense, that the air being taken inside by the engine from the bonnet, is extremely hot air. This has a negative impact on the performance of the engine and also affects the reliability of the vehicle. This is when the snorkel comes to your rescue, as it sucks in fresh cool air from the roof level and passes it to the engine.

As the vehicle sets into motion, air is forcibly passed into to nose of the snorkel. This means that air is passing through to the engine is at a great pressure; this is called as ram-effect. The phase during which, the air is being taken inside, the valves of the snorkel are open for a short time. The high-pressure air that enters the combustion-chamber due to the ram-effect, is better for its functioning, than the hot air that the engine sucks from inside the bonnet. This helps the vehicle to perform better, at high speed and has a positive effect as it economically utilizes the fuel. This is easily noticeable at lower speed and the difference can be compared with the high-speed of above 100Km/H which is required while overtaking other vehicle.

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If you need any parts for your car, make sure to order from Scintex. They have the best electric 24v pump and Triton snorkel kits and at very competitive rates. All items available to buy online in Australia.