I can't even begin to say just how significant a difference this
installation has made in this noise in mine. I have to roll down the window
to hear the resonance coming out of the "D" pillare vent left side. The
interior noise is completely gone.
Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy TIICO
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Brodbeck" <gull@GULL.US>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Diesel Intake Water Trap on eBay

> On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote:
>
> > > These are in demand for
> > > I4 gas conversions, too.
> > >
> >
> > For what, may I ask?
>
> Installing the diesel snorkel system results in less noise.  Without
> something to muffle the intake you tend to get a resonence between 3000
> and 4000 RPM.  It's really bad on the diesel but I'm told it's pretty
> noticable on gas engines, too, especially at large throttle openings.
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '82 Diesel Westfalia
> '94 Honda Civic Si
>