Ask any mechanic who works on four-wheelers what the most expensive mud ride looks like, and they will tell you: water in the engine. One deep crossing with a low intake is all it takes.
SuperATV’s Honda Rubicon 520 Depth Finder Snorkel Kit, available at Wild Boar ATV Parts, is made for 2020 and newer Honda Rubicon 520 models to help prevent exactly that.
Why the Rubicon needs a snorkel
From the factory, an ATV’s air intake sits low in the machine where it is out of the way. That works fine on dry trails. But when the water gets up near the seat, the engine can pull water through the intake. Water does not compress the way air does, and sucking it into the engine can cause serious damage. A snorkel moves the intake point up high, well above where the water usually reaches.
The Rubicon 520 is a popular choice for hunters and farm owners who cross creeks and work wet ground, which is exactly where a snorkel earns its keep. It is cheap insurance compared to the cost of rebuilding an engine that ingested water.
Here is what SuperATV puts in the box:
- Heavy-duty snorkel with riser and faceplate
- Airbox intake hose
- All brackets and hardware
- Full-color instructions
How the setup works
The riser and faceplate place the new intake opening up high, and the intake hose routes air from that point down to the airbox. Since everything the kit needs is in the box, you are not left piecing together hose and clamps from the hardware store. The full-color instructions help, especially if this is your first snorkel install.
A snorkel is part of the plan
Raising the intake protects the engine’s air supply, but other parts of the Rubicon breathe too. Many mud riders also extend vent lines for the transmission and differentials and pay attention to drivetrain venting on their model. Always check your air filter and oil after deep water rides. Milky oil is a sign water got in somewhere.
Before you buy
This kit is listed for the 2020 and newer Honda Rubicon 520. Note that there are no returns on snorkel kits, no exceptions, so it is important to confirm fitment before you order. If you are not sure about your year or model, call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350 and we will verify it with you.
