New Talon Pre-filter Snorkel

[highpocket74]

Got a couple tubes made up yesterday to test fit-up and run some trials on.

Cover plates are at the shop for laser cutting and cnc bending.

I have a printable template made for the required fender cut.

Once all the pieces are in my hands then I’ll make sure they all work for a perfect fit.

Planning on selling the tube and pre filter separately so people can run what ever 3” outlet filter they want to, UNI, K&N, etc. I’ll have a filter available of course to go with the tube.

Holidays coming up will slow down everything so I’m trying to get ahead of that. Shooting for having these ready to go in January

 

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[Hometeam]

Got a couple tubes made up yesterday to test fit-up and run some trials on.

Cover plates are at the shop for laser cutting and cnc bending.

I have a printable template made for the required fender cut.

Once all the pieces are in my hands then I’ll make sure they all work for a perfect fit.

Planning on selling the tube and pre filter separately so people can run what ever 3” outlet filter they want to, UNI, K&N, etc. I’ll have a filter available of course to go with the tube.

Holidays coming up will slow down everything so I’m trying to get ahead of that. Shooting for having these ready to go in January

Sweet!! I am interested in 2 of them!!! I have been holding off to see how this kit finishes up! I really like the simplicity and dry filter option! Thanks!

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

The R2C prefilter kit that @highpocket74 sells is a great filter to use on the snorkel kit and it flows lots of air. I ran a K&N filter when I first built mine and it sucked having to wash and re-oil the stupid filter after every race. With The R2C all I ever did for maintenance was blow it out with air and rinse the sock in the sink and back on it went. I raced 9 rounds at Texplex with that prefilter setup and my stock Honda air filter still looked new.

In my opinion this prefilter kit is a must have item for our Talons. The less times we open the air box or remove the stock filter the less of a chance there is for potential catastrophic engine damage from ingesting dirt.

 

[sandbaja]

Got a couple tubes made up yesterday to test fit-up and run some trials on.

Cover plates are at the shop for laser cutting and cnc bending.

I have a printable template made for the required fender cut.

Once all the pieces are in my hands then I’ll make sure they all work for a perfect fit.

Planning on selling the tube and pre filter separately so people can run what ever 3” outlet filter they want to, UNI, K&N, etc. I’ll have a filter available of course to go with the tube.

Holidays coming up will slow down everything so I’m trying to get ahead of that. Shooting for having these ready to go in January

I'm still enamored with the snorkel you made for me (post #2) and feel fortunate to have one of the two you built. It was made well and is unique.

 

[highpocket74]

My goal is to make things that work and are easy for the average joe to install and use. I’m just getting started into designing my own parts and this is so much fun! Still a lot of work figuring out everything but fun.

 

[highpocket74]

I'm still enamored with the snorkel you made for me (post #2) and feel fortunate to have one of the two you built. It was made well and is unique.

Thanks buddy! I could build more if people are interested but the price would get up there with a particle separator!! The short version is MUCH simpler to build!

 

[Jacknmaggie]

I will also take one when they are ready. I like the simplicity of jt.

 

[fartsalot]

Back from powder coat today. This came out way better than I was expecting!!

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I like this set up ++ and my rear window fitment will not be a issue as well. Put me on your list to purchase when you have it worked out for marketing.

 

[highpocket74]

I started a running list of guys that want these. Two for sure orders and five interests! Not bad.

 

[scottkooch]

I started a running list of guys that want these. Two for sure orders and five interests! Not bad.

Add me to the Very interested list.

 

[highpocket74]

Are any of the interested people running a 4 seat Talon?

 

[Lil_Steve]

I started a running list of guys that want these. Two for sure orders and five interests! Not bad.

Interested

 

[scottkooch]

Are any of the interested people running a 4 seat Talon?

4 seat live valve

 

[highpocket74]

4 seat live valve

I've not been able to find a local loaner 4 seat yet in order to check for same dimensions as 2 seat. Hopefully soon I can get my hands on one.

 

[DHS_Officer]

Have you noticed any performance issues? I designed one very similar for my previous SXS. I did notice a little lag when stomping the pedal. Also when wide open, it seemed to be starving for air. I'm pretty sure I know why it happened and I DONT see that same design flaw in yours. So I'm assuming your performance wont be affected.

 

[highpocket74]

Have you noticed any performance issues? I designed one very similar for my previous SXS. I did notice a little lag when stomping the pedal. Also when wide open, it seemed to be starving for air. I'm pretty sure I know why it happened and I DONT see that same design flaw in yours. So I'm assuming your performance wont be affected.

After 2 full ride days in Arkansas I noticed no difference in performance. I don't think the normal recreational rider will be able to notice any change. The 3" tube is short and the filter has more open area than a standard engine air filter. If i ever got the chance, I'd like to run the setup on the PPEI dyno for some real numbers. Slowpoke has run the R2C filter for racing with a similar tube setup.

My goal with this product is to provide average UTV owners with something easy to install that solves this Talon air intake problem. Many people have made a homemade version of this but I'm making an "off the shelf" system so that others don't have to figure out how to build this intake. It's a "buy now" solution! Install is simple. Cut a fender hole with provided template, drill 2 new additional holes for cover plate push rivets and slide the one piece tube in place. If anyone ever wanted to go back to stock, I could provide a blank cover plate to close the hole.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Have you noticed any performance issues? I designed one very similar for my previous SXS. I did notice a little lag when stomping the pedal. Also when wide open, it seemed to be starving for air. I'm pretty sure I know why it happened and I DONT see that same design flaw in yours. So I'm assuming your performance wont be affected.

I had a setup like this on my race car with the R2C pre-filter @highpocket74 sells and didn't notice any performance loss at all. I think the size of the pre-filter is key to the performance of the system.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

If i can ever got the chance, I'd like to run the setup on the PPEI dyno for some real numbers.

If you did that and posted dyno charts in the ad for your system that would be awesome!

 

[highpocket74]

If you did that and posted dyno charts in the ad for your system that would be awesome!

Maybe when PPEI dyno tunes your Talon, I can run mine too while they are setup.

 

[DHS_Officer]

After 2 full ride days in Arkansas I noticed no difference in performance. I don't think the normal recreational rider will be able to notice any change. The 3" tube is short and the filter has more open area than a standard engine air filter. If i ever got the chance, I'd like to run the setup on the PPEI dyno for some real numbers. Slowpoke has run the R2C filter for racing with a similar tube setup.

My goal with this product is to provide average UTV owners with something easy to install that solves this Talon air intake problem. Many people have made a homemade version of this but I'm making an "off the shelf" system so that others don't have to figure out how to build this intake. It's a "buy now" solution! Install is simple. Cut a fender hole with provided template, drill 2 new additional holes for cover plate push rivets and slide the one piece tube in place. If anyone ever wanted to go back to stock, I could provide a blank cover plate to close the hole.

I think you're doing a great job. I am looking forward to seeing and probably purchasing the final product. Any idea when? And as another stated, if you could pull dyno numbers, that would be awesome. I really like this product.