Mishimoto
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Hey Guys!
Nick here from Mishimoto and Borne Off-Road! I just wanted to kick off this thread with some exciting news about our brand new snorkel kit for the second generation Raptors! I just dropped an info-packed post up on our Engineering blog, so make sure that you head there to get a full look at our kit:
Make sure that you head to our Engineering Blog for more info on the Borne Off-Road kit, and a link to get your own snorkel kit.
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you might have!
-Nick
Nick here from Mishimoto and Borne Off-Road! I just wanted to kick off this thread with some exciting news about our brand new snorkel kit for the second generation Raptors! I just dropped an info-packed post up on our Engineering blog, so make sure that you head there to get a full look at our kit:
HEIGHTENED SENSES – 2017-2020 FORD RAPTOR BORNE OFF-ROAD SNORKEL KIT – CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
Water fording is only half of the equation, and a snorkel addition is essential for protecting your engine on the other side of the moisture spectrum – dirt and dust. The front end of the Raptor, as sleek and aggressive as the design, is flat. That means the stock airbox, which pulls its air from the front grille, is in the line of fire from sand and dust-laden air, especially when you’re wheeling in a group. Yes, there is an air filter to safeguard the engine from the onslaught of sand and dust, but it’s only effective to a certain degree.
Most air filters are highly effective at blocking particles 5 microns and larger. That’s ten times smaller than the width of a human hair and is suitable for when you’re on the road. However, on the trail, dust particles can be as small as 0.2 microns and slip past the air filter. What doesn’t make it through the filter is also of concern. The constant force of dirt and debris can plug up your filter and leave the EcoBoost gasping for air resulting in power loss.
Snorkel kits do more than just give your vehicle a more rugged look. They’re an essential extra layer of protection for your off-road-ready Raptor. Before we dive straight into the install, let’s take a look at the concept and design for this kit.
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One of the major downsides to adding a snorkel is the need to cut through body panels to install them. That isn’t a big deal on a battle-scarred off-road veteran, but chopping through the body of a $65,000+ truck is an understandable reason to be skittish. So, we plan to significantly limit any hacking needed by channeling our snorkel through the driver’s side fender vent.
Make sure that you head to our Engineering Blog for more info on the Borne Off-Road kit, and a link to get your own snorkel kit.
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you might have!
-Nick