Hi everyone!
First of all, this place has been a great resource while researching for my new purchase, a 2010 GXL with 145k on the clock. Not bad price too (shame it's black, guess I'll become expert with two sponges!)
Anyway, the usual list of mods is present and over here in WA (has to be the Toyota state. When we moved over its all we saw on the roads, prados, land cruisers, hilux...seen hardly any nissans) just about every Prado I've seen which is a lot has a snorkel.
Some members have discussed increased turbo noise / wind drag at speed etc.
And being that there is only so much you can gather from a computer screen / phone....
Is anyone willing for a passenger for 5 minutes to see what difference there is?
My partner and I do think a snorkel is a good idea for lots of reasons however, if the extra turbo noise / wind noise is going to drive me nuts... I'd like to know how much an effect it has before spending the dollars and cutting holes in it.
So, are there any friendly turbo diesel snorkel sporting owners happy to meet another Prado point member and shed light on this burning question?
And my first mod apart from those little wide angle mirrors (so good on the roads! No blind spots!!!) will be and EGR blank and clean that valve and manifold!!! I don't want that artery hardening crap to destroy my new (to me) 4WD!
Cheers to you all.
And really appreciate all the info everyone shares. I never felt so "armed" when it came to talking Turkey on the price.
First of all, this place has been a great resource while researching for my new purchase, a 2010 GXL with 145k on the clock. Not bad price too (shame it's black, guess I'll become expert with two sponges!)
Anyway, the usual list of mods is present and over here in WA (has to be the Toyota state. When we moved over its all we saw on the roads, prados, land cruisers, hilux...seen hardly any nissans) just about every Prado I've seen which is a lot has a snorkel.
Some members have discussed increased turbo noise / wind drag at speed etc.
And being that there is only so much you can gather from a computer screen / phone....
Is anyone willing for a passenger for 5 minutes to see what difference there is?
My partner and I do think a snorkel is a good idea for lots of reasons however, if the extra turbo noise / wind noise is going to drive me nuts... I'd like to know how much an effect it has before spending the dollars and cutting holes in it.
So, are there any friendly turbo diesel snorkel sporting owners happy to meet another Prado point member and shed light on this burning question?
And my first mod apart from those little wide angle mirrors (so good on the roads! No blind spots!!!) will be and EGR blank and clean that valve and manifold!!! I don't want that artery hardening crap to destroy my new (to me) 4WD!
Cheers to you all.
And really appreciate all the info everyone shares. I never felt so "armed" when it came to talking Turkey on the price.
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