There is the thrill for a Ford Ranger devotee all in putting the vehicle through all rigours: for the muddy trails, crossing through shallow creeks, or just going about dusty outback roads with the necessary clean, cool air during gassing so that performance and longevity are top-notch. This is where the Ford Ranger snorkel emerges as a durable and trustworthy way to increase the capability of your Ranger.
Breathing Easy: Lifting the Air Intake
The main purpose of a snorkel is to raise the engine’s air intake point from under the bonnet to roof level. This modification appears simple but has loads of advantages, especially when going off the beaten track.
- Dust Defence: On roads and tracks full of dust, the air adjacent to the ground is filled with fine dust particles. A snorkel draws in cleaner air from a height above, thereby reducing the amount of dust and debris entering the engine’s air filter. As a result, less strain is put on the engine components, fuel consumption, and air filter life.
- Water Crossing Confidence: On trails that pose water crossings, a snorkel is a must. It helps decrease engine-water entry issues by relocating the air intake further above the probable water line, which can lead to complete and often expensive damage by hydrolock. Even though the snorkel will not convert your Ranger into a submarine, it does acceptably increase the safety margin for shallow-water crossings.
- Cooler Air Intake: The air temperature gradually decreases with altitude. Hence, whilst the engine will draw air from the roof level, it will most likely ingest cooler air as opposed to the hot air trapped under the bonnet. Being cooler, this air is denser and contains more oxygen, which could result in improved engine performance and possibly better fuel economy.
Stainless Steel: Built Tough for Aussie Conditions
Stainless steel is highly durable because of its material and offers excellent longevity across the harsh Australian climate, specifically.
- Strength and Durability: The stainless steel is incredibly hard/tough and takes on the impacts made by branches, rocks, and anybody else along the off-road gamut; this is pending all the while as its warring kids are provided from the off-roads of the hinterland.
- Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel, with its high degree of resistance to rust and corrosion—whether from water, mud, or salty coastal air—is, therefore, one of the important substances to consider. Thus, your snorkel will last many years and remain aesthetically pleasing.
- Sleek Aesthetics: The design of a stainless steel snorkel must thus be done so well that it not only adds to the rugged beauty of the snorkel on the Ford Ranger but, above all, augments the overall off-road presence.
Performance Gains: More Than Just Protection
While the primary benefits of a snorkel are protection and reliability, you might also notice some subtle performance improvements:
- Improved Airflow: If constructed correctly, the snorkel increases the airflow to the engine, allowing it to breathe more freely. Such an improvement may result in slightly better throttle response and possibly some increase in power.
- Enhanced Engine Longevity: The snorkel in a vehicle helps protect the engine by preventing dust and water from entering it, thereby prolonging its life span and saving you from expensive repairs in the future, if possible.
Are you ready to unleash the real potential of your Ranger? Then check out our entire range of high-quality stainless steel snorkels and be prepared with this rig for any adventure!
