Description
The ARB® Safari ARMAX Snorkel SS171HP is a high-flow snorkel intake system for the 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma (2.7L 4-cylinder and 4.0L V6, gasoline), relocating the engine’s air intake from under-hood to an elevated position at the A-pillar for a constant supply of cool, clean, dry air.
IMPORTANT: Installation of this snorkel requires drilling and cutting into the front fender. This modification is permanent and non-reversible — plan accordingly before beginning installation.
The Safari ARMAX Snorkel SS171HP relocates the engine’s air intake from its factory under-hood position to a high-mounted location at the vehicle’s A-pillar. This eliminates vulnerability to water ingestion during river crossings, reduces dust and debris intake on dry trails, and draws cooler, denser ambient air rather than hot underhood air. The elevated intake position keeps the engine breathing cleanly regardless of terrain or conditions.
The ARMAX designation refers to ARB’s high-flow air ducting design, engineered to deliver an air supply in excess of the engine’s maximum requirements. This provides a performance margin that accommodates engine modifications such as ECU tuning, exhaust upgrades, or forced induction without the snorkel becoming a restriction. ARB engineering data indicates the SS171HP ARMAX design outperforms competing Tacoma-application snorkels by 10% in CFM airflow capacity.
The snorkel body is manufactured from UV-stable linear low-density polyethylene, a material selected for resilience across extreme temperature ranges and prolonged sun exposure. The design incorporates sealed ducting geometry to maximize dust and water exclusion at the intake entry point. The SS171HP is engineered using a combination of CAD modeling and fitment verification on physical vehicles, producing a snorkel that conforms accurately to Tacoma body lines without modification to the snorkel itself.
ARB backs the Safari ARMAX Snorkel with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The snorkel is manufactured in Australia and sold as a complete kit including all ducting components and mounting hardware required for installation.
- Fits 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma — Base, Pre Runner, SR5 Prerunner, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Prerunner, TRD Pro, X-Runner — 2.7L 4-cylinder and 4.0L V6 gasoline engines
- ARMAX high-flow design — air supply in excess of engine CFM requirements; supports engine performance modifications
- Relocates air intake to A-pillar height for water crossing protection, dust exclusion, and cooler intake air
- UV-stable linear low-density polyethylene body — resilient and weather-resistant
- Sealed ducting geometry engineered for maximum dust and water exclusion
- CAD-modeled and vehicle-verified fit to 2005–2015 Tacoma body lines
- Lifetime warranty
- Sold as a complete kit including snorkel body, ducting components, and mounting hardware
| Part Number | SS171HP |
| Brand | ARB Safari |
| Color | Black |
| Housing Material | Linear Low Density Polyethylene |
| Engine Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Prop 65 | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Country of Manufacture | Australia |
| What’s Included | Snorkel body, ducting components, mounting hardware, installation instructions |
The SS171HP fits the second-generation 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma across the Base, Pre Runner, SR5 Prerunner, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Prerunner, TRD Pro, and X-Runner trim levels with the 2.7L 4-cylinder and 4.0L V6 gasoline engines. Installation is permanent and requires drilling and cutting the front fender.