Safari Armax ECU and Snorkel install into a 200 series Landcruiser
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So i decided to upgrade from the old TJM Snorkel to the new Safari Armax snorkel and ECU control unit,
There were a few reasons why, the main one being some significant power gains for the mighty 200 series LC.
I had spoken to the guys at Safari 4x4 engineering in Croydon and got some great information from them about the product.
I told them i make TH-cam videos and would love the opportunity to record the install process so i could use it as an episode for you guys.
Word got around to one of the owner that i was coming in and he had organised for hes head engineer to meet me on the day to run through a few of the finer details so i could put it into my video.
Not only did they let me film it all but they went above and beyond with a few retakes here and there when i missed stuff.
The main thing i know most of you will be interested in will be the Dyno runs, so i included all 3 runs
1, standard with TJM snorkel,
2, Standard with Armax snorkel
3, Armax snorkel and Armax ECU control unit,
It was amazing to see the work and technology that has gone into this product and i couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Thank you to everyone at Safari for all the great work, love my 200 even more now,
Great vid as always!
DASH OffRoad
Thanks bud.
SOLD! Thanks mate, great video.
Good work buddy. If you buy it from the 4x4 show in melb they are doing 10% discount too.
So it went from 139/364 @ with TJM to 146/386 with Armax snorkel, to 177/461with Armax & ECU. Nice
Yep that’s exactly what it got. I wanted to show the difference between the 3 different setups. And I figured by showing the actual dyno run there’s no hiding any results. Good or bad.
@@Australian4x4Adventures yeah I really typed it out for my own benefit as I found them in the video so I could understand the gain. Nice video. I am tempted for mine. I have GX with factory snorkel.
Yeah fair enough too. It’s hard to remember all the numbers sometimes. I only really remember the finishing numbers.
I can’t recommend them highly enough. I’m bloody stocked with my one.
When you order one. Mention this video and they may offer a discount. Maybe.
Great stuff .
Dazzalinco Ballance now all you need to do is commit and buy a 200 finally 😆
I’ve got the same set up love it.
Dan Mckinley
They are a damn good thing. I’m loving the extra power and how the car feels now.
Hi Steve, the armax made a difference on mine too! Engine temps went down 3 degrees and power up slightly from the standard safari snorkel. Looks better too! Different note, I'll be in Melbourne on Friday for the 4x4 show, would be great to catch up and say hi if possible. Cheers Steve
Mudduck's 4wd Touring
Hey bud. Would be great to catch up. But I’m not heading into the show until Saturday after lunch. ( gotta Work 🙄 )
Ill still be down there Friday evening so you never know but I'll be leaving for home early Saturday morning. TH-cam needs a messenger system too lol
You can msg me on my Facebook page as well. Same name as my TH-cam channel.
Great vid mate, thanks. How does any of this effect your Toyota warranty? What warranty is offered by Safari?
Many thanks
Safari put it in writing they they cover any warranty claimed caused by the unit for the remainder of the factory warranty
Hey Steve, thanks for the video and all the info mate! Have you noticed any differences in the characteristics of the Auto? Would you consider doing anything to improve the shift patterns via factory ecu remap or lock up kit ect? Cheers again...Serge.
Also sounds like you have upgraded the exhaust, what system did you go with? Bit harder to get all accessories over here in NZ.
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Just be aware any change to performance regards to remapping or electronic chips if you are under warranty you won't have a warranty anymore
Remapping you definitely won’t have a warranty anymore.
With the Safari unit they give you in writing the exact same warranty as Toyota for the remainder of your factory warranty.
Plus a 150,000km drive train warranty in writing as well.
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@@Australian4x4Adventures have you ever thought about a torque converter lockup at all? I found this Fantastic for cooling down the transmission in sand and stops excessive torque converter flare when going up hills etc
I have. But I don’t think the benefits are worth the cost. I don’t tow anything super heavy. And with the exhaust and tune ( Safari ) it holds gears 10 times better then standard form.
So, what was the bottom line cost for the install/dyno etc, sounds like an amazing product. Does the install affect warranty?
All up including the snorkel it was almost 5k.
If you just want the ECU done it’s around the $3800 mark I think
Do you ever talk about price in it? Flicked through this at work.
Not really no. They kit fully installed is around 3k
The part I don't get is when he said tuning won't affect 'safety and reliability' [of the engine]! If it was so, why Toyota didn't do it? It's hard for me to believe that a smaller third party company knows more than a company that spends billions on the research and is in fact the designer of the car!
It’s not that the smaller companies know more then Toyota.
It’s 2 reasons why.
1. Toyota need room to move for future models. They down tune motors so it easy to make more power from the same motor for upgraded models.
2. Toyota are restricted heavily by emission laws in Australia and have to down tune to meet these laws.
Most cars are capable of much more then from the manufacturer.
Do you need to change your clutch to heavy duty one in 200 series? I'm saving up for Q4 to my 2017 76 series. I was told Q4 came with safety features too. Now after I saw your video, I have to look into Armax ECU more. Its really tempting.
200 series is auto so no clutch to upgrade really.
I looked into the Q4 but compared to the Safari stuff. The Q4 is old tech. So many more capabilities with the safari. I’m stoked with my one.
Hey could it work just as good with a normal Safari Snorkel Steve, just a thought
Wayne Lamb
The tune is designed around the Armax snorkel because of the mass amount of air flow it creates and needs. It would still work but no where near as efficient. That’s why I changed mine.
Thanks for the like and sub too. 👍
How many Km on your 200 now?
I'm looking at buying one with 230k on the clock. Any dramas to keep in mind other than dusting and overall maintanance
I picked mine up at 100,000km. I’ve got 155k on it now and haven’t had a single issue to date.
I think at long as you service them regularly then they just keep going.
Did they actually change anything after having it on the dyno or did they use the default settings straight out of the box? I am going to get this for my Hilux but i'm hanging out for the in cab map switch to be released for the Hilux at the end of the year I heard.
What i'm asking is do you need to run them on the dyno when installing the ECU or are the default setting spot on?
Brad 244
That was straight out of the box. Because of all of the inbuilt Safty features they tune them fairly high ( power and torque). And the ECU can pull power back to keep it safe.
Thanks mate - I'm not sure if you were sponsored or not but what made you choose the Armax over the Unichip Q4 lets say?
They did give me a discount because I was going to make the video and it would promote the product for them. But I preferred the safari over the Q4 because of the Safty features built in. The EGT probe was a massive advantage for me. Plus safari put it in writing that Factory warranty is not void from there product. And if it does cause damage. They cover all cost.
It’s also newer technology. The Q4 was developed by safari and unichip 10 years ago and it hasn’t really changed
No Safari used the unchip and rebranded it dtronic. The UNICHIP Q4 is a totally redesigned unit, nothing like the dtronic. I think it was released in 2014.... Or thereabouts, and much of the development on the injector drivers specifically for toyota was done in OzUnichip also have the same warrenty info in writing :-)
Both are good units. For me the safari just tipped me over with all the inbuilt Safty features and the fact of how well the brand is know for good products.
Great Review. So could they fit the ARMAX after the TJM in the same quarter panel? How did you go covering all the mounting holes?
+Andrew Watts
Hey Andrew. Yes they managed to fit over the holes of the TJM. The only two holes that were left were the ones on the A pillar that held the top of the snorkel. The new ram head covers most of them but you can still see them. We just put 2 black rubber gromuts in the holes to seal them up. My plan is to make up a little logo from my TH-cam channel and make it into a badge and use the holes to mount it. I think it will be a neat way of making a feature of something that’s not ideal.
Overall I’d still do it again and be left with the holes for the overall benifits of the new snorkel and ECU. It’s bloody amazing how much better it is to drive.
Thanks for the reply. Wonder how the ecu would go with the TJM snorkel? How does the noise of the two snorkels compare under load?
+Andrew Watts
The only difference I can hear is I can hear the whistle of the turbos a fair bit more. ( which I love the sound of ). It just makes it so much more free flowing with the extra air flow. The TJM has the same air flow rate as the standard air box before fitting anything.
Sorry but which engine is this?
4.5lt twin turbo V8.
Perfect.
The big question is how much fitted ????
sellers
Prolly best to call safari and get the best price possible. I got the snorkel and ECU as a kit so I’m not sure of individual cost.
Im looking at the same snorkel and ECU