Description
Product Specifications
What Is Included in the SS17HFB Kit
- Safari part number SS17HFB, V Spec industrial grade snorkel
- Designed, moulded, and manufactured entirely in Australia
- UV stabilised cross linked polyethylene body and air ram
- 3.5 inch air ram assembly with built in water separation
- Dedicated inner duct and connecting duct specific to the Cab Chassis body configuration
- 82mm internal diameter rubber hose for correct engine bay connection
- Full stainless steel and zinc plated hardware kit throughout
- Precision template included for accurate Cab Chassis panel fitment
- All hoses and hose clamps in correct sizes included
- Lifetime warranty on the snorkel body and air ram
- Compatible with Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis Series 4 Coil Sprung ZD30DDTi 3.0L Diesel, Australian delivered vehicles only
Why the Cab Chassis Body Configuration Needs Its Own Dedicated Snorkel
The Cab Chassis Is a Different Vehicle That Needs a Different Snorkel Solution
This is a point that many GU Patrol owners miss when shopping for snorkels and it is critically important. The Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis has a different body structure to the standard wagon and hardtop variants. The A pillar geometry, the engine bay layout, and the panel configuration around the mudguard area are all different enough that a snorkel designed for a GU Patrol wagon will not fit the Cab Chassis correctly. Safari Automotive recognised this and engineered the SS17HFB as a dedicated solution for the Cab Chassis body, with unique body components and a fitment template specific to this vehicle.
Inner Duct and Connecting Duct Components Not Found in Wagon Snorkel Kits
The SS17HFB includes two components that are unique to this Cab Chassis application and not present in any of the GU Patrol wagon snorkel kits. The inner duct and the connecting duct are specifically shaped to route the air path correctly within the Cab Chassis body structure from the A pillar mounting point down to the engine bay. These components ensure that the completed installation routes air efficiently with no sharp bends that would restrict airflow, no gaps that would allow unfiltered air to enter the system, and a professional finish that sits flush with the Cab Chassis body panels.
The ZD30DDTi Engine and Why Air Quality Matters More Than Ever
A Turbocharged Intercooled Common Rail Diesel With High Air Demands
The ZD30DDTi fitted to the Series 4 GU Patrol Cab Chassis is a turbocharged, intercooled, common rail diesel that delivers strong performance and good torque across a working rev range. It is an engine that benefits significantly from the quality and temperature of the air it receives. The turbocharger is compressing air before it enters the intercooler and combustion chamber, which means any heat, dust, or contamination in the incoming airstream is amplified in its effect on combustion quality and component wear. A low mounted factory intake in a hot engine bay is not an ideal starting point for an engine of this specification.
Water Ingestion in a Common Rail Diesel Is an Immediate Catastrophe
The ZD30DDTi operates at extremely high fuel injection pressures and has internal tolerances that water will destroy almost instantly if it enters the combustion system. Common rail diesel systems have no tolerance for water ingestion of any meaningful volume. The Safari SS17HFB raises the intake well above the splash zone of any creek crossing or flooded track your Cab Chassis would normally attempt and combines that raised position with the Safari air ram water separator to keep the airstream dry even through the heaviest rain events. For a working vehicle that regularly crosses water on private property or remote access roads, this protection is not optional.
Safari's Engineering Excellence in the SS17HFB
Australian Designed and Manufactured for Australian Working Conditions
Safari Automotive designed the SS17HFB specifically for Australian conditions and Australian working vehicles. The snorkel body and air ram are manufactured in Australia using Safari’s own industrial specification UV stabilised cross linked polyethylene. This material is formulated for the intensity of the Australian sun, the extreme temperature range from the tropical north to the alpine south, and the constant physical abuse that a working Cab Chassis receives every day on a farm, station, or construction site. It is not an imported product adapted for the Australian market. It is built from the ground up for vehicles and conditions like these.
Industrial Grade Wall Thickness for a Vehicle That Works Hard Every Day
A working Cab Chassis does not spend its days on smooth highways. It pushes through scrub, gets loaded and unloaded with equipment, parks under trees, and takes the kind of daily physical punishment that a touring wagon never experiences. The thick wall construction of the SS17HFB snorkel body handles all of that. It resists impacts from branches and equipment, does not crack under the vibration of corrugated outback roads, and maintains its structural integrity and sealing performance year after year in the kind of continuous hard use that a working vehicle demands.
Lifetime Warranty on a Snorkel Built for a Lifetime of Work
The SS17HFB is a V Spec Safari snorkel identified by the HF letters in the part number, manufactured to Safari’s industrial grade material standard. It carries a genuine lifetime warranty on the snorkel body and air ram. For a working vehicle where reliability is not a preference but a daily requirement, that lifetime warranty is the assurance that this is one component you will never need to replace regardless of how hard the vehicle works or how long you run it.
The Safari Air Ram Keeps Your ZD30DDTi Clean, Cool, and Dry
Maximum Airflow Volume Delivered Directly to Your Engine
The 3.5 inch air ram assembly on the SS17HFB is positioned at roof height to face directly into clean ambient airflow. For the ZD30DDTi with its turbocharger and intercooler, receiving high volume clean air at the lowest possible temperature before it enters the intake system improves the efficiency of the entire air delivery chain. Cooler air entering the turbocharger means cooler compressed air reaching the intercooler and ultimately a denser, more oxygen rich charge entering the combustion chambers. The improvement is real and measurable in everyday driving conditions.
Built In Water Separation for Creek Crossings and Heavy Rain
The Safari air ram incorporates a water separation function engineered into the internal geometry of the ram head. As air enters at driving speed, water droplets are forced outward and away from the main airstream before they can travel down the snorkel body toward your engine. On a working Cab Chassis that regularly crosses creeks, drives through flooded paddock tracks, or works in tropical wet season conditions, this water separation function is running continuously and protecting your ZD30DDTi every time conditions would otherwise threaten the factory intake position.
Professional SS17HFB Installation at Opposite Lock Cardiff, Newcastle
The Cab Chassis Fitment Requires Experience and the Right Workshop
Installing a snorkel on a Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis is not the same process as fitting one to a wagon. The unique inner duct and connecting duct components, the different panel geometry, and the specific template included in the SS17HFB kit all require an experienced fitment technician who understands the Cab Chassis body structure. At Opposite Lock Cardiff in Newcastle, our team has the experience with GU Patrol variants including Cab Chassis applications to get the SS17HFB fitted correctly, cleanly, and ready for the work conditions your vehicle operates in every day.
Opposite Lock Cardiff serves GU Patrol Cab Chassis owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast. Contact our workshop today to order your Safari SS17HFB and book your professional installation in Newcastle.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis need a different snorkel to the GU Patrol wagon models?
The Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis has a distinctly different body structure to the standard wagon and hardtop variants of the GU Patrol Y61 range. The A pillar geometry, the mudguard panel shape, and the routing path from the A pillar down into the engine bay are all different enough that a snorkel designed and templated for the wagon body will not fit the Cab Chassis correctly. Forcing an incorrect fitment creates gaps in the snorkel body seal, incorrect air routing, and a finish that does not sit flush with the panels. Safari Automotive recognised this and designed the SS17HFB as a dedicated Cab Chassis solution, including a unique inner duct, a connecting duct, and a fitment template specific to the Cab Chassis panel geometry. The result is a snorkel that fits the Cab Chassis exactly as it should and performs correctly from day one.
What are the inner duct and connecting duct components in the SS17HFB kit and why are they important?
The inner duct and connecting duct are two components included in the SS17HFB kit that are unique to the Cab Chassis application and not found in any GU Patrol wagon snorkel kit. The inner duct is mounted within the A pillar area and routes the air path from the snorkel body through the body structure toward the engine bay. The connecting duct bridges the transition between the inner duct and the rubber hose that connects to the factory air cleaner assembly. Together these two components create a complete, sealed, and correctly routed air path from the roof mounted air ram all the way to your ZD30DDTi engine intake. Without them the installation would require custom fabrication to achieve the same result. Safari includes both as standard kit components because the SS17HFB is engineered as a complete solution for this specific vehicle.
Is the ZD30DDTi engine in the Series 4 Cab Chassis particularly vulnerable to water ingestion damage?
Yes. The ZD30DDTi is a turbocharged intercooled common rail diesel that operates at extremely high fuel injection pressures with very tight internal tolerances throughout the fuel and combustion system. Water entering the combustion chamber of a running common rail diesel can cause catastrophic internal damage almost instantly, including cracked pistons, bent connecting rods, and damage to the high pressure fuel pump and injectors. Unlike naturally aspirated diesel engines that may show some warning before serious damage occurs, a common rail engine can be destroyed by a single significant water ingestion event with no warning at all. The Safari SS17HFB raises the intake well above the waterline of any crossing a standard Cab Chassis would attempt and adds the protection of the built in air ram water separator to keep the airstream dry even in heavy rain. For a working vehicle that regularly crosses water on farms, stations, and remote access roads, this level of protection is genuinely non negotiable.
Can I get the Safari SS17HFB professionally fitted on my Cab Chassis in Newcastle?
Yes. Opposite Lock Cardiff provides professional snorkel installation for Nissan GU Patrol Cab Chassis owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast. The Cab Chassis installation differs from the standard wagon fitment due to the unique inner duct and connecting duct components and the different panel template, and our experienced fitment team handles all of it correctly. We complete the panel cut using the Safari supplied precision template, route and seal all duct and hose connections properly, and mount the snorkel body securely so the finished installation is clean, flush, and ready for whatever your Cab Chassis is put through daily. Contact our Cardiff workshop to get a quote and book your installation at a time that suits your work schedule.
Will fitting the Safari SS17HFB snorkel improve the everyday performance of my ZD30DDTi Cab Chassis?
Yes, and for a working vehicle that regularly carries loads, tows equipment, or operates across rough terrain, the performance improvement is particularly relevant. The ZD30DDTi benefits from receiving cooler, cleaner air before it enters the turbocharger because lower intake temperatures mean the turbocharger is compressing a denser air charge which then reaches the intercooler and combustion chambers in better condition. The net effect is more complete combustion, which supports better torque delivery under load, more consistent power when climbing grades or pulling heavy equipment, and improved fuel economy during long distance work runs across the Hunter Valley and surrounding regions. The Safari SS17HFB delivers all of this alongside the engine protection that makes it a worthwhile investment for any Cab Chassis owner who depends on their vehicle for daily work.
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