Safari Snorkel Install Mazda BT-50 - Buy For The Right Reasons || BT-50 Build EP08

In this video I will show you how to install a Safari snorkel from ARB to a Mazda BT-50.

Installing a snorkel is the same across all models of car in principle, just the actual mounting and silicone hoses will change as each car has a different air box design and location as well as different panel curvatures.


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==== TABLE OF CONTENTS ====
00:00 - Introduction.
00:34 - Why you would install a snorkel.
01:08 - Discussing the effects of a snorkel and things to consider.
03:16 - How much does a safari snorkel cost?
03:51 - Tools needed to fit the snorkel yourself.
04:52 - Looking at what comes in the box.
05:42 - Remove the front right wheel and splashguards.
06:29 - Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger factory air intake location.
06:40 - Remove the air cleaner box, disconnect air intake sensor and coolant hose.
08:32 - Mark up holes with template: 4x16mm holes and 2x98mm hole locations.
09:36 - Marking, punching, drilling, filing and then painting of holes.
11:09 - Where to find your vehicles paint colour code to fix up mistakes.
12:09 - Disconnecting the battery.
12:33 - Fitting the mounting bracket, inserting studs, marking and drilling A-pillar.
14:40 - Removing the pink resin in the holes for the plastic clips to insert to mount bracket.
15:41 - Fitting the snorkel body.
16:25 - Waterproofing the air filter housing with sikaflex 227.
19:13 - Whether to block the air box drain valve? Pros and cons.
20:54 - Installing the silicone hose between snorkel and air box.
22:15 - Attaching the snorkel ram head.
22:35 - How much weight was added & closing thoughts on snorkels.
24:10 - Mazda BT-50 build series costs & weights.


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