The addition of a snorkel unlocks many benefits. As well as minimising the presence of dust within the engine and increasing performance and efficiency as a result, the use of a snorkel has been linked to better fuel economy as Total 4×4 explains:
“A snorkel helps prevent dust, water and other microparticles from entering your engine. There are various makes and models that are suited for all occasions. Installed at roof height, the snorkel can take in cleaner and cooler air which increases fuel efficiency whilst keeping your air filters clean.”
The intake of cooler, cleaner air – which is boosted further by the addition of a snorkel pre-filter head – also means minimal maintenance, with your wider vehicle and your wallet reaping the rewards.
When shopping for a snorkel kit for your 4×4, there’s one brand that really stands out – Safari. The world-leading, premium brand, is famed for its range of engine-specific snorkel kits, and they offer two snorkel designs for you to get your teeth into.
In this blog post, we compare Safari’s ARMAX and V-Spec designs to help you decide which snorkel kit is right for you.
V-Spec – the original Safari snorkel
Sporting the traditional snorkel design, Safari’s V-Spec snorkel is a classic that’s still hugely popular within the global 4WD market.
Their V-Spec snorkels are manufactured using the brand’s signature Industrial Spec UV Stabilised Polyethylene to ensure lasting quality and optimum durability when using your 4×4 both on and off the road. The V-Spec also sports the sleek, UV-stable design Safari is applauded for.
ARMAX – the new kid on the block
Safari’s ARMAX snorkel is one of their newest designs. This model offers a vehicle-specific kit with a custom-built flow bend that has been proven to boost airflow by between 25% and 70% when compared with stock air cleaner housing.
Like the V-Spec snorkel, the ARMAX design uses Industrial Spec UV Stabilised Polyethylene as its primary material, this time in a rounded style developed to optimise airflow further. With better efficiency and airflow coming as standard, the performance-orientated ARMAX snorkel is every 4×4 owner’s ticket to better engine efficiency, and the only snorkel design of its type on the planet!
Which snorkel type is right for me?
Whether going classic with the V-Spec snorkel or cutting-edge with Safari’s ARMAX kit, better airflow and efficiency are guaranteed when compared with stock air cleaner housing.
When buying your Safari V-Spec or ARMAX snorkel kit from us, you’ll also enjoy a warranty as well as a rigorously developed and tested design that enhances your 4WD vehicle no-end. Both kit types are also easy to fit with a comprehensive fitting guide and accurate template for installation coming as standard.
Deciding which Safari snorkel is right for you comes down to your preference and performance requirements. It is however important to note that the range of V-Spec snorkels is limited with Safari restricting its supply to current model vehicles.
Shop our full range of Safari Snorkels for further information.
