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 Post subject: AU III Tickford Snorkel vs EL GT Snorkel
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:30 pm 
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After reading the FM document and several threads posted here already, i am still undecided which snorkel to get.

After reading a few threads and just simple word of mouth, the EL GT snorkel is a straight swap, however the AU Tickford requires cutting, drilling and some "precistance" in order to clear the thermofan cover.

Is the AU Tickford snorkel worth the extra effort, or will it have the same effect as the EL GT Snorkel, if it is, where exaclty must it be cut/trimmed? and will the thermofan cover be easy to get it to fit around?

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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:36 pm 
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The AU III snorkel looks better I believe!

it doesn't take long to install, A pair of strong scissors and I found a heat gun to re-shape the The AU III snorkel is just perfect!

as for gains I personally didn't notice any difference but having a throat almost twice the size certainly couldn't hurt could it?!

get it, cut it, heat it, shape it, drill ya radiator support and admire ;)

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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:49 pm 
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Krytox wrote:
The AU III snorkel looks better I believe!

it doesn't take long to install, A pair of strong scissors and I found a heat gun to re-shape the The AU III snorkel is just perfect!

as for gains I personally didn't notice any difference but having a throat almost twice the size certainly couldn't hurt could it?!

get it, cut it, heat it, shape it, drill ya radiator support and admire ;)

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just wondering, what/where exactly needed to be re-shaped and where did you have to cut?

 

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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:51 pm 
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i punched one new hole for my AUIII snorkel - fits fine! :P

haha although some people don't necessarily agree with how i made that hole :wink:

 

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 Post subject: Re: AU III Tickford Snorkel vs EL GT Snorkel
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:36 pm 
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Leszek wrote:
After reading the FM document and several threads posted here already, i am still undecided which snorkel to get.

After reading a few threads and just simple word of mouth, the EL GT snorkel is a straight swap, however the AU Tickford requires cutting, drilling and some "precistance" in order to clear the thermofan cover.

Is the AU Tickford snorkel worth the extra effort, or will it have the same effect as the EL GT Snorkel, if it is, where exaclty must it be cut/trimmed? and will the thermofan cover be easy to get it to fit around?

Thanks in advance for tollerating yet another intake thread
I have an EL GT on my Ef & it is a straight swap. I have a Au tickford on my Au. They are about the same size. Problem is if you fit the Au snorkel it will get covered by the rubber when the bonnet is closed & will not be as effective. Go for the EL GT snorkel :idea:
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 Post subject: Re: AU III Tickford Snorkel vs EL GT Snorkel
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:41 pm 
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I have an EL GT on my Ef & it is a straight swap. I have a Au tickford on my Au. They are about the same size. Problem is if you fit the Au snorkel it will get covered by the rubber when the bonnet is closed & will not be as effective. Go for the EL GT snorkel :idea:


Seems to be something similar to what i read up on, jim mock reccomends nothing but the EL gt is the only one worth using
well on the EF anyways, because of the shape of the bonnet
with the AU xr8 one is half blocked by the bonnet

Seems like the EL GT one is looking like the better choice atm

 

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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:55 pm 
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EL GT is definately the way to go
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EL GT is definately the way to go
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:37 pm 
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has any one ever got a AU3 snorkle a EL GT snorkle and the standard snorkle , filled them up with water and mesured the amount becuase when u look at it there doesnt seem to be much diffrence and the standard snorkle in some places seems bigger.
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:41 pm 
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Krytox wrote:
The AU III snorkel looks better I believe!

it doesn't take long to install, A pair of strong scissors and I found a heat gun to re-shape the The AU III snorkel is just perfect!

as for gains I personally didn't notice any difference but having a throat almost twice the size certainly couldn't hurt could it?!

get it, cut it, heat it, shape it, drill ya radiator support and admire ;)

Cheers
Andrew

surely the EL GT one's install instructions make it a clear choice - get it, fit it! No heating, shaping, drilling... :roll:

 

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it makes no difference, there both pretty much the same and will do the same job. don't stress, just choose one and get it. personally i'd go AU as you get Tickford logo in your engine bay.
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it makes no difference, there both pretty much the same and will do the same job. don't stress, just choose one and get it. personally i'd go AU as you get Tickford logo in your engine bay.


its all about the logo baby..

i know people say they have trouble with the ef bonet's but how about the ef fairmont bonets? they are slightly different, make fitting any easier?

 

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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:31 am 
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Gaz wrote:
i know people say they have trouble with the ef bonet's but how about the ef fairmont bonets? they are slightly different, make fitting any easier?


when i did mine i had no problem at all, fit in fine and screwed into one of the existing holes, sit flush, also nite and tight, way it ought to be 8-)

if the problem is with the ef bonnets then perhaps the fairmonts are different as they are more like the el gli-futura bonnets

 

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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:03 pm 
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whats the price difference between the both ???

 

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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:19 pm 
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Gaz wrote:
i know people say they have trouble with the ef bonet's but how about the ef fairmont bonets? they are slightly different, make fitting any easier?


I don't see how anyone would have trouble with EF bonnets if tyhey read the technical document. I didn't.
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