ZetecShearer1987 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hi all Ive been reading on here about doing a snorkel delete on my focus and im very tempted to do it and also fit a k&n filter. Is there a proper guide on here or can someone talk me through it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Pop the 4 plastic plugs out of the slam panel cover, pull up the side by the airbox. See the tube with all the holes, reach in and yank it out. Put the 4 plugs back in Very simple and takes 5 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Manufacturers tend not to waste money on things that are not necessary. In this case it's probably there to prevent the engine drawing in hot air from around itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 As above, its there to provide the engine with fresh, cold air Without it your engine will suck in warm air and suffer from heatsoak www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Not on the Mk3 it isn't, its outside the engine bay and its sole job in to reduce intake noise slightly. It also restricts airflow Removing it has NO effect in incoming air temperature or heat soak what so ever Removing the baffle has been shown on a dyno to add 5HP alone on the US 2.0l petrol engine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecShearer1987 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 7 hours ago, madmole said: Not on the Mk3 it isn't, its outside the engine bay and its sole job in to reduce intake noise slightly. It also restricts airflow Removing it has NO effect in incoming air temperature or heat soak what so ever Removing the baffle has been shown on a dyno to add 5HP alone on the US 2.0l petrol engine What's the easiest way of doing this and is it actually worth doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Without the snorkel the filter is going to pull in hot air on the mk3. It will produce better performance on a dyno because the bonnet is up with air being blown at it. If you want more air getting to your filter then get the ST airbox as that has a second inlet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 i removed the snorkel on my mk2.5 1.6 a couple of months ago and the difference in engine sound was noticably better , no issues with heat soak , stalling or fuel economy. removal is as easy as taking off the upper engine bay panel cover , undo 2 screws , pull pipe away from front cross member , 10min job tops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 How many more times, on the MK3 which this is about the Snorkel is OUTSIDE the engine bay. It has NO effect on heat soak at all. The ST has NO snorkel at all, ie the St has it already removed! Just reach under the black slam panel that covers the gap between the radiator and the outside, at the top right you will see a tube with a load of holes drilled in it, grab it and remove it. that's it. Don't touch the stuff in the engine bay, that's not restrictive at all You will get a slightly deeper induction noise. I doubt it makes any difference to performance, unless combined with a remap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecShearer1987 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I did the snorkel delete yesterday and ive noticed a little bit snappier performance especially low down the rev range and in 1st gear. nothing major to report home about but i can defo feel a slight improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Can you take some pictures :-) please so that i can see what i need to remove :-) Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, james_60 said: Can you take some pictures :-) please so that i can see what i need to remove :-) Jamie Jamie it's really easy to do, unfortunately I'm working tonight until Wednesday which is the only time I can grab a picture as it's always dark :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 ok Ryan i understand mate Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james02s40 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Where the snorkel is it is separated by heat by the plastic trim shielding it from the engine bay. The snorkel keeps the noise level down in the intake. It already draws in colder air than in the bay. If you remove the snorkel all you have done was remove 2 extra 90 degree turns where the air rushing in is slowed and restricted. Removal will increase the air flow and draw in colder air and these two benefits will always outweigh the loss of some extra noise. The mpg and power gained with this mod and a freer breathing air filter will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannko Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 You do not have to thank me :) here is a video how to do it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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