In preparation for the horizontal induction snorkel installation on my RV-8 I did a lot of research here, as the snorkel typically requires at least some modification to work on each individual airplane. As "The Terrifying Tale of Frankensnorkel!" was very influential in my approach, I chose to document my particular set of alterations as Son of Frankensnorkel. It all started on a dark and stormy night...
Initial test fitting on my Barrett-built Superior IO-360 with cold air induction indicated that I would have to relieve the top of the snorkel in several areas to clear bosses on the Sky-Tec Starter and the mixture lever/cable. The snorkel was notched and several layers of glass laid into recessed shapes to provide clearance.
Initial test fitting on my Barrett-built Superior IO-360 with cold air induction indicated that I would have to relieve the top of the snorkel in several areas to clear bosses on the Sky-Tec Starter and the mixture lever/cable. The snorkel was notched and several layers of glass laid into recessed shapes to provide clearance.