Enhance your Honda Pioneer 700’s off-road capabilities by installing a custom snorkel kit. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to raise your intake and vent lines, protecting your engine and vital components from water and debris when tackling challenging terrains. This modification is achievable with basic tools and readily available parts, perfect for the DIY enthusiast looking to maximize their Pioneer 700’s performance.
Parts and Tools You’ll Need for Your Pioneer 700 Snorkel Install
Before starting your Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel project, gather these essential materials:
- 2″ Regular Coupler
- Half Rubber Coupler
- Two Small Sweep Male to Female Elbows (for intake)
- Six and 1/4″ Straight Pipe (for intake)
- Two Additional Small Sweep Elbows
- Rubber Coupler (for straight section behind the seat)
- 1/4″ Tubing (for breather tubes)
- 3/8″ Tubing (for breather tubes)
- 1/4″ Plastic Couplers (sprinkler system parts)
- 11″ Black Pull Ties
- 14″ Black Pull Ties
- Hose clamps (original or new)
- Basic hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Sharpie marker (optional, for marking joints)
Allow approximately 4 hours of garage time for this DIY project.
Step-by-Step Honda Pioneer 700 Snorkel Installation Guide
Follow these detailed steps to successfully install your snorkel kit on your Pioneer 700.
1. Intake Snorkel Assembly
Begin by addressing the intake. The goal is to replace the stock intake without cutting it.
- Use a regular 2″ coupler and half of a rubber coupler to fit the airbox coupler.
- The most challenging part is navigating the tight turn from the airbox.
- Employ two small sweep male to female elbows along with a 6 1/4″ straight pipe to achieve a perfect fit.
- Attach two more small sweep elbows to continue towards the straight section located behind the seat.
- Incorporate a rubber coupler in this straight section to facilitate easier system removal in the future.
Image showing the elbows for the Honda Pioneer 700 intake snorkel being joined and marked with a sharpie to ensure correct alignment during final assembly.
Tip: Use a Sharpie to mark the joints of the elbows during dry fitting. This ensures accurate realignment when you permanently glue them together.
2. Breather Tube Rerouting
Next, focus on rerouting the breather tubes. This involves the front differential vent, cooling fan vent, rear differential vent, and fuel tank vent.
2.1 Front Differential Vent
- Locate the front diff vent above the radiator fan and unplug it from the frame.
- Remove the plastic coupler that was originally plugged into the frame. (Cutting may be necessary).
- Route the tubing through the existing hole used by the shifter cables.
Image highlighting the location of the front differential vent on a Honda Pioneer 700, situated above the radiator fan for easy access during the snorkel installation process.
2.2 Cooling Fan Vent
- Pull the loose end of the cooling fan tube out of its downward-pointing hole and detach it from the two slide clips on the fan shroud.
- Connect new 1/4′ plastic couplers to both the existing diff vent and fan vent tubes.
- Run the new 1/4′ tubing under the fender well and beneath the rectangular frame piece at the base of the dash.
- Use pull ties to neatly secure the tubing.
Image demonstrating the connection of a new 1/4′ plastic coupler to the cooling fan vent tube on a Honda Pioneer 700 during the snorkel vent line extension.
2.3 Rear Differential Vent
- The rear diff vent is similar to the front, plugged into the frame near the passenger side shock tower.
- Ensure sufficient tubing length to reach the top of the snorkel. Leave the roll of tubing uncut until routing is complete.
- Honda Pioneer 700-4 models may require more creative routing for this vent line due to the extended chassis.
Image showing the rear differential vent on the Honda Pioneer 700, positioned near the shock tower on the passenger side, indicating where to access it for snorkel tubing connection.
2.4 Fuel Tank Vent
- Accessing the fuel tank vent is more involved. Removing both sides of the seat tray and the seat back is recommended for easier access and securing pull ties.
- Disconnect the battery, unplug the computer, disconnect both sides of the solenoid, unplug the green plug, and cut the wire tie clip to safely remove the seat tray.
- The original fuel tank vent originates from the fuel pickup housing, running towards the passenger side, then upwards and back towards the cab’s center, just beneath the front seat frame.
Image illustrating the original routing of the fuel tank vent on a Honda Pioneer 700, showing its path from the fuel pickup housing towards the passenger side and under the seat frame.
- Use the original hose clamp or a new one to attach the new 3/8″ tubing to the fuel vent connector. The new tubing might be slightly smaller, so pliers can be used to slightly tighten the clamp if necessary.
- Route the new tube following the original path, but instead of crossing the front, run it down the side frame.
- Leave some slack in the tubing to allow the seat tray and electronics to be refitted properly.
- Run the tube out the back and leave the roll uncut for now.
Image displaying the new 3/8″ tubing connected to the fuel tank vent on a Honda Pioneer 700 and routed along the side frame, ensuring sufficient slack for component refitting.
3. Finalizing Vent Tube and Intake Routing
- With patience, route the two vent tubes through the trim behind the seat, bringing them out just beneath the intake tube.
- Take time to ensure the vent tubes are straight and untwisted. Running them behind the intake tube, next to the roll bar, provides a clean routing.
- Use pull ties to secure the vent tubes to the intake tube and electrical tape at the very top for a neat finish.
Image showcasing the final routing of the Honda Pioneer 700 vent tubes and intake behind the seat, demonstrating a clean and organized setup with tubes running alongside the roll bar.
Image close-up of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit breather tubes secured with pull ties to the intake tube, emphasizing the neat and organized installation and use of securing materials.
Image presenting the final assembly of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit vent tubes and intake, illustrating the completed and professional look of the DIY modification.
Image offering a top-down view of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit installation, providing a comprehensive perspective of the component arrangement and tubing layout from above.
Image displaying a side view of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit installed components, showing the profile and positioning of the snorkel and vent lines relative to the vehicle.
Image capturing the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit installation from a rear angle, highlighting how the snorkel integrates with the vehicle’s rear structure and the exit point of the vent lines.
Image showing the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit installed and viewed on the vehicle’s exterior, demonstrating the overall aesthetic and functional integration of the snorkel system on the UTV.
Image providing an exterior shot of the Honda Pioneer 700 with the snorkel kit installed, taken from a distance to showcase the complete vehicle with the modification in a broader context.
Image focusing on a detail of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit, specifically highlighting the intake and vent lines, to provide a closer look at the components and their connections.
Image in close-up detail of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit, emphasizing the tubing and connections, to allow viewers to examine the quality and method of assembly.
Image illustrating the final tubing arrangement of the Honda Pioneer 700 snorkel kit, clearly showing how the tubes are organized and positioned after installation for optimal performance.
Image depicting the Honda Pioneer 700 with its snorkel kit installed, emphasizing its readiness for off-road adventures and highlighting the practical benefits of the DIY upgrade.
Image of a Honda Pioneer 700 equipped with a snorkel kit, specifically staged to demonstrate its capability for water fording and adventurous off-road driving scenarios.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can effectively install a snorkel kit on your Honda Pioneer 700, providing crucial protection for your engine and extending your UTV’s capabilities in wet and dusty conditions. This DIY modification is a worthwhile upgrade for any Pioneer 700 owner looking to explore more challenging terrains and ensure the longevity of their machine. Enjoy the enhanced performance and peace of mind on your next off-road adventure!
