Whether it’s green laning or off-roading that’s the love of your life, the addition of a snorkel can make the entire experience more thrilling. The addition of an aftermarket snorkel kit can work wonders for your wider vehicle’s performance and efficiency, with its ability to increase the intake of cooler, cleaner air helping you to boost engine power, preserve internal operations, and even save fuel.
Snorkel heads are also great for wading through shallow water, meaning all manners of terrain can be explored in your 4×4. The cleaning capabilities of your snorkel however wouldn’t be complete without sufficient filtration, but do you really need a snorkel pre-filter head? Here we answer that very question!
What is a snorkel pre-filter head?
Often referred to as a snorkel pre-cleaner, a pre-filter head is well known for boosting the capabilities of an already popular upgrade. A pre-filter head is a separate add-on that cleans the air taken in by the snorkel before it reaches the engine, increasing its filtration power dramatically.
The use of a pre-filter head minimises the presence of dust, water and other particles to enhance your performance both on and off-road.
How does a pre-filter work?
There are two types of snorkel pre-filter heads available. The Cyclone collects dirt, dust and other debris, and has to be emptied. The alternative is the self-clearing Topspin, which works a little differently as OverlandTerrain explains:
“It is still just a big dust bowl. However, it has the addition of an exhaust vent. With this type of pre-cleaner, the dust and air will flow in. A rotor inside of the pre-cleaner will spin incredibly fast. This forces the dust away from the snorkel inlet. The dust will continue to be pushed around until it leaves through the exhaust. These pre-air filters need to be cleaned out far less often.”
When is a snorkel pre-filter head useful?
The installation of a pre-filter head is useful across a wide range of scenarios, although it unlocks a series of benefits when used in any conditions.
In agricultural settings, the addition of a snorkel pre-filter head provides vital protection from harmful fumes, such as those emitted when spraying crops. With a pre-filter head, your snorkel can filter air to the highest standards to safeguard you from dangerous chemicals.
Which pre-filter head should I choose?
When shopping for snorkel pre-filter heads, there’s one brand that is the best in the business.
Donaldson Pre-Cleaners, available at 4×4 Works as Cyclone or Topspin heads, have an enviable reputation for preventing contaminants from entering 4×4 intake ducts. These innovative pre-filters can even prevent the ingress of large or heavy contaminants to lower the risk of clogging and keep dust out of the vehicle’s air filter and engine.
These specialist pre-filter heads are made for the most demanding conditions, providing automotive filtration technology manufactured from the highest quality materials. Donaldson Pre-Filter Heads are also covered by a five-year warranty.
Shop our Donaldson Pre-Filter Heads today to find out more about these protective, durable and UV-stable snorkel upgrades.
