Everglades Snorkel Installed on 2.7L Badlands Bronco [Update: Completed + Water Flow Test Video]

[pandapaul]

Are you also planing on using the Everglades longer vent tubes for the axle and trans? I would be interested on doing the same. Part numbers would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure yet. I do plan on raising them, but I haven't researched where the Everglades runs them. I'll probably include that work here in this same thread when it happens.

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[pandapaul]

If I was a betting man I’d say the part number for the reservoir is underneath, in which I can take it apart tomorrow afternoon once I’m home (picking up my wife Bronco Sport this evening so unfortunately I can’t help tonight).

I did get the part number for the bracket.

NB3G 16F13J BA

Nice! I swear they must have stamped all of these poorly. That last character in the middle sequence is in question in every picture I've seen so far. Yours is as clear as possible though. Thaaaaank you very much.

 

[pandapaul]

That number on the bracket is an engineering number, it crosses over to a Ford part number NB3Z-7D438-A, no parts distribution centers show any in stock currently....

Off the top of my head, 7D438 sounds like the same bracket as in my own engine bay. I'll double check later, but that was where I kept ending up before despite the two brackets looking different.

 

[Rusty Sheckelford]

As easier method to help OP find the part number for that reservoir might just be for an Everglades owner to call their local ford parts dealer and ask for the reservoir part # based upon their everglades Vin#

Or let OP use your Vin# to do it himself.

 

[pandapaul]

As easier method to help OP find the part number for that reservoir might just be for an Everglades owner to call their local ford parts dealer and ask for the reservoir part # based upon their everglades Vin#

Or let OP use your Vin# to do it himself.

So far that has led me to the same washer fluid reservoir as in my badlands, which is odd. Puts actual Everglades owners in an interesting spot if they need to replace it.

 

[Addict]

Howdy, friends. I'm working towards adding an Everglades snorkel to my Badlands. It might not work out, but I'm gonna give it a shot and see how far it gets. Here are some photos of the parts that arrived today. I'm in the process of identifying what I'm missing, so I'll be ordering a couple more bits and bobs. Majority is here though, I think. There will be a couple things to relocate including the windshield washer fluid reservoir and a wiring harness or two.

There's an unpleasant couple marks here on the inside of the main external snorkel piece where the bend occurs. I'm not sure how problematic this is.

Note that in the photo where it's shown "on" the vehicle, it's merely propped there for funzies.

Laying the pieces into the engine bay to get a look at what will need to be moved. I really like the airbox cover. Seems like a good design.

Closeup of some dirty components that may need to move.

Parts diagram from Ford Parts site. I'm missing 9E691 and 9B609A, I believe. Going to place an order for those. I thiiiink I have everything else?

Here are the part numbers that Ford Parts gave to me and I ordered:
Inlet hose -- NB3Z-9A698-B
Tube -- NB3Z-9C675-B & NB3Z-9C675-A
Cover -- NB3Z-9661-C
Gasket -- NB3Z-9654-A
Bracket -- NB3Z-9B609-B
Hardware -- W721177-S450B, W722303-S450B, W505494-S442, W721933-S450B

Note that the diagram and these part numbers I was given don't perfectly line up. We'll see how that works out.

April 1, 2023 Update
I swapped the air box lids, relocated the driveline control module grounding wire, temporarily removed the washer fluid reservoir inlet pipe, and shoved a wiring harness out of the way to see how things are going to fit. Getting close but I couldn't quite get the snorkel tube end flush against the fender. Might not need much else to make it happen, but I'm not gonna call it a win just yet. Feeling good though.

April 6, 2023 Update
The cover and bracket pieces I ordered (NB3Z-9B697-A and NB3Z-9B609-A respectively) have arrived! Looks like the bracket that mounts to the A pillar does so just with a sticky pad rather than drilling, which is great. I wasn't looking forward to potentially goofing up my A pillar. Here's a couple pics showing the fronts and backs of the two pieces.

Work in progress
Trying to determine part numbers for the Everglades' washer fluid reservoir and the bracket to which it and the drive line control module mount.
Awaiting April 24th shop appointment for an install attempt.

To do
Plan out raising the breather lines.


Have a lovely day,

This is awesome, I was wondering when someone would do it. This is what i've wanted to do to my badlands along with the longer vent tubes. These snorkels look a million times better than any aftermarket ive seen.

 

[Aztec1382]

If you use an everglades vin
They can look up the part

 

[luntz]

Shame you can't individualize the ordering from Ford more, snorkels, lighting, etc.
I love the Everglades rims, would look great on my Badsquatch imo.
I probably would have had to waited 3 1/2 years instead of the 2 1/2 years though......
Options on rims seems pretty simple.

 

[Rickperry]

Thanks for making the deep dive for this project! @flip may be able to assist with sourcing the parts. Can't wait to see the finished outcome!

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Great sleuthing the parts I for one would love to see the video of cutting through the fender the point of no return

 

[Jro]

Howdy, friends. I'm working towards adding an Everglades snorkel to my Badlands. It might not work out, but I'm gonna give it a shot and see how far it gets. Here are some photos of the parts that arrived today. I'm in the process of identifying what I'm missing, so I'll be ordering a couple more bits and bobs. Majority is here though, I think. There will be a couple things to relocate including the windshield washer fluid reservoir and a wiring harness or two.

There's an unpleasant couple marks here on the inside of the main external snorkel piece where the bend occurs. I'm not sure how problematic this is.

Note that in the photo where it's shown "on" the vehicle, it's merely propped there for funzies.

Laying the pieces into the engine bay to get a look at what will need to be moved. I really like the airbox cover. Seems like a good design.

Closeup of some dirty components that may need to move.

Parts diagram from Ford Parts site. I'm missing 9E691 and 9B609A, I believe. Going to place an order for those. I thiiiink I have everything else?

Here are the part numbers that Ford Parts gave to me and I ordered:
Inlet hose -- NB3Z-9A698-B
Tube -- NB3Z-9C675-B & NB3Z-9C675-A
Cover -- NB3Z-9661-C
Gasket -- NB3Z-9654-A
Bracket -- NB3Z-9B609-B
Hardware -- W721177-S450B, W722303-S450B, W505494-S442, W721933-S450B

Note that the diagram and these part numbers I was given don't perfectly line up. We'll see how that works out.

April 1, 2023 Update
I swapped the air box lids, relocated the driveline control module grounding wire, temporarily removed the washer fluid reservoir inlet pipe, and shoved a wiring harness out of the way to see how things are going to fit. Getting close but I couldn't quite get the snorkel tube end flush against the fender. Might not need much else to make it happen, but I'm not gonna call it a win just yet. Feeling good though.

April 6, 2023 Update
The cover and bracket pieces I ordered (NB3Z-9B697-A and NB3Z-9B609-A respectively) have arrived! Looks like the bracket that mounts to the A pillar does so just with a sticky pad rather than drilling, which is great. I wasn't looking forward to potentially goofing up my A pillar. Here's a couple pics showing the fronts and backs of the two pieces.

Work in progress
Trying to determine part numbers for the Everglades' washer fluid reservoir and the bracket to which it and the drive line control module mount.
Awaiting April 24th shop appointment for an install attempt.

To do
Plan out raising the breather lines.


Have a lovely day,

I just wanted to let you know that it's great that you are doing this project!
I also would like to tell you that I actually do the upfitting in the factory for the Everglades. It looks like you are on the right track but you should know that we change the ecv (valve) when we add the snorkel. The pictures that others have provided are good. You can see that the fender ground screw and mirror electrical connectors are relocated to the cowl next to the PCM. Yes you do need the new water bottle. Here the part number for the valve. You should be able to find it.

 

[Mudlight]

Yep! Going on a 2.7. I'll make a note-to-self to write an itemized price list, but in total across the two orders it was about $1140 I think.

Thank you.

 

[pandapaul]

I just wanted to let you know that it's great that you are doing this project!
I also would like to tell you that I actually do the upfitting in the factory for the Everglades. It looks like you are on the right track but you should know that we change the ecv (valve) when we add the snorkel. The pictures that others have provided are good. You can see that the fender ground screw and mirror electrical connectors are relocated to the cowl next to the PCM. Yes you do need the new water bottle. Here the part number for the valve. You should be able to find it.

Hello there, my new best friend. Can't thank you enough for letting me know about this! Any idea on the part numbers for or info on the water bottle and the bracket that holds it?

 

[Jro]

I thought someone provided that already?

 

[Darrell]

Thanks for leading this project, I know many of us have been wondering and waiting if a snorkel kit from the Everglades would work with other models. Thanks again, can't wait to see it finished.

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