Description
Product Specifications
What Is Included in the SS13HF-HPC Kit
- Safari part number SS13HF-HPC, dedicated GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 snorkel kit
- Snorkel body part number 470-133-200R, dedicated GQ Patrol Y60 design
- 3.5 inch air ram assembly with built in water separation
- Dedicated upper mounting bracket for the GQ Patrol Y60 A pillar
- 82mm internal diameter cuffed hose 500mm long for main air cleaner connection
- Seven stainless steel studs, body washers, and nyloc nuts for multi point mounting
- Foam tape 25mm x 300mm for a properly sealed panel fitment
- Holesaw centre fixture for accurate panel cutting
- Seven 70 to 90mm hose clamps included
- Dedicated GQ Patrol Y60 fitment template
- Lifetime warranty on the snorkel body and air ram
- Compatible with Nissan GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 Diesel, discard pre cleaner option, January 1988 to October 1997, Australian delivered vehicles only
| ITEM | PART NO. | DESCRIPTION | QTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470-133-200R | BODY – SNORKEL | 1 |
| 2 | 000-135-800 | 3 ½” AIR RAM ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 3 | 470-032-200 | BRACKET – UPPER MOUNTING | 1 |
| 4 | 000-002-100 | BOLT – HEX – S/S – 6mm x 1.0 x 14mm (SEMS) | 3 |
| 5 | 000-951-300 | SCREW – S/T – S/S – 4.2mm x 16mm | 3 |
| 6 | 000-960 | INSERT – PLASTIC | 3 |
| 7 | 000-110 | STUD – S/S – 8mm x 1.25 x 25mm | 7 |
| 8 | 000-311-300 | WASHER – BODY – S/S – 8mm x 32mm | 7 |
| 9 | 000-205-300 | NUT – NYLOC – S/S – 8mm x 1.25mm | 7 |
| 10 | 000-887-050 | HOSE – CUFFED – 82mm ID x 500mm | 1 |
| 11 | 000-908 | CLAMP – HOSE – 70/90mm | 7 |
| 12 | 000-434-030 | TAPE – FOAM – 25mm x 300mm | 1 |
| 13 | 470-017-500 | FIXTURE – HOLESAW CENTRE | 1 |
| 14 | 000-914/B | CLAMP – HOSE – No. 56 (BLACK) | 1 |
| 15 | 470-017-200 | TEMPLATE | 1 |
Why Discarding the Pre Cleaner Makes Sense When Fitting a Snorkel
The Pre Cleaner Was Designed to Work With a Low Mounted Intake
The factory pre cleaner on the GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 was engineered to work as part of a low mounted intake system operating close to ground level where dust concentration is at its highest. At that height, a first stage pre cleaner that removes larger dust particles before they reach the main air filter has genuine value because the volume and particle size of airborne dust near the ground is significant enough to benefit from that first stage separation.
At Roof Height the Pre Cleaner Adds Restriction Without the Same Benefit
Once the Safari SS13HF-HPC raises your intake to roof height, the air entering the system is already significantly cleaner and less dust laden than the air at ground level. The large particle dust that the pre cleaner was designed to separate out is far less prevalent at roof height and the main air filter is now more than capable of handling the filtration task on its own from that intake position. Retaining the pre cleaner in this context adds an unnecessary restriction point and an additional series of connections in the air path without delivering the pre cleaning benefit it was designed for. Removing it simplifies the air path, reduces restriction, and lets the main air filter do its job from a position where it is no longer overwhelmed by ground level dust loading.
A Direct Connection From Snorkel to Main Air Cleaner
With the pre cleaner discarded, the 82mm internal diameter cuffed hose from the snorkel body connects directly to the main air cleaner assembly inlet. This creates a simple, direct, and well sealed air path with a single hose and the minimum number of connection points between the Safari air ram at roof height and the TD42 engine. Fewer connection points means fewer potential leak points, a cleaner under bonnet appearance, and the least possible restriction between the outside air and your engine intake.
The TD42 Engine and the Benefit of an Unrestricted Roof Height Intake
A Naturally Aspirated Diesel That Responds Directly to Intake Conditions
The TD42 in the GQ Patrol Y60 is a naturally aspirated diesel that draws air entirely through atmospheric pressure with no turbocharger to compensate for intake restriction or temperature variations. This direct relationship between intake conditions and engine performance means that any reduction in intake restriction has an immediate and positive effect on how the engine breathes. By removing the pre cleaner from the air path and routing clean roof height air directly through the Safari snorkel body to the main air filter and engine, your TD42 gets the least restricted, coolest, and cleanest intake path available from a correctly installed snorkel system.
Cooler Air from Roof Height Improves Combustion Efficiency
The air at roof height on a moving GQ Patrol Y60 is consistently cooler and less contaminated than the air at engine bay level. For a naturally aspirated diesel where air density directly affects the amount of oxygen available per intake stroke, cooler and denser intake air means more oxygen per combustion cycle and more complete, efficient combustion. Many GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 owners report a noticeable improvement in throttle response and low to mid range torque after fitting a snorkel with the pre cleaner removed, particularly on vehicles that had accumulated significant pre cleaner restriction from dust loading over the years.
Safari's Dedicated Engineering for the GQ Patrol Y60 Application
A Snorkel Body Designed Specifically for the Y60 Body Structure
The snorkel body in the SS13HF-HPC carries part number 470-133-200R, a dedicated GQ Patrol Y60 component designed specifically for the body structure, A pillar geometry, and panel profile of this vehicle. It is not a generic snorkel body adapted to fit an older vehicle. Safari Automotive engineered this body for the Y60 from the ground up and the result is a snorkel that mounts correctly, sits flush against the GQ Patrol Y60 panels, and delivers the right fitment geometry to route air correctly from the air ram to the engine regardless of which installation method is used.
Industrial Grade UV Stable Material Built to Last as Long as the Vehicle
The SS13HF-HPC snorkel body and air ram are manufactured from Safari’s UV stabilised cross linked polyethylene. This material is formulated to resist the intensity of the Australian sun, the heat of the outback, and the decades of service that a well maintained GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 is capable of delivering. For a vehicle that may already have thirty or more years of hard use behind it and many more ahead, the snorkel material quality needs to match that longevity. The UV stabilised polyethylene does exactly that, maintaining its colour, flexibility, and structural strength for the life of the vehicle and backing that up with a lifetime warranty.
Seven Point Mounting and Foam Tape for a Solid Long Term Installation
The SS13HFB uses seven stainless steel studs across the mounting configuration to provide a secure, vibration resistant attachment to the GQ Patrol Y60 A pillar. This number of mounting points ensures the snorkel body stays firmly in position across the corrugated outback tracks, rough bush terrain, and sustained off road use that these vehicles are regularly driven on. The foam tape included in the kit seals the gap between the snorkel body and the body panel to prevent dust and moisture from entering the engine bay behind the mounting area, which is particularly important in the dusty conditions that GQ Patrol owners often work in.
Professional SS13HF-HPC Installation at Opposite Lock Cardiff, Newcastle
GQ Patrol Pre Cleaner Removal and Snorkel Fitment Done Correctly
The discard pre cleaner installation of the SS13HF-HPC involves removing the factory pre cleaner assembly correctly, sealing any openings left in the engine bay from its removal, cutting the panel accurately using the holesaw centre fixture, routing the 500mm cuffed hose correctly from the snorkel body to the main air cleaner inlet, applying the foam tape seal, and completing the seven point snorkel body mounting. At Opposite Lock Cardiff in Newcastle, our experienced 4WD fitment team handles every step of this process correctly so the finished installation is clean, properly sealed, and ready for everything your GQ Patrol encounters.
Opposite Lock Cardiff serves GQ Patrol Y60 owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast. Contact our workshop today to order your Safari SS13HF-HPC and book your professional installation in Newcastle.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does discarding the pre cleaner during snorkel installation actually mean and what happens to the pre cleaner assembly?
Discarding the pre cleaner means physically removing the factory pre cleaner unit from the air intake system during the snorkel installation process and not reconnecting it. The pre cleaner assembly is unbolted and removed from the vehicle and the snorkel hose system is then routed to connect directly to the main air cleaner assembly inlet instead. The openings or mounting points left from the pre cleaner removal are addressed during the installation to ensure the engine bay remains properly sealed. The pre cleaner itself is no longer needed in the system once the intake has been raised to roof height because the air at that position is already clean enough for the main air filter to handle without a first stage pre cleaning step. Some owners choose to keep the removed pre cleaner as a spare part or for record keeping purposes but it is not reinstalled as part of this configuration.
Is it safe to remove the pre cleaner from my GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 or will the main air filter struggle without it?
It is completely safe to remove the pre cleaner when fitting the Safari SS13HF-HPC snorkel and relocating the intake to roof height. The pre cleaner was designed to work as part of a ground level intake system where the concentration of large airborne dust particles is at its highest. At roof height, the air is significantly cleaner and the particle loading reaching the main air filter is much lower than what the pre cleaner was designed to handle. A high quality main air filter is more than adequate to handle the filtration task from a roof height intake position on its own. What you will find after removing the pre cleaner and fitting the snorkel is that your main air filter actually stays cleaner for longer between service intervals compared to the previous ground level pre cleaner setup, because the air entering the system from roof height contains far fewer large particles for the filter to capture in the first place.
How does the discard pre cleaner installation differ from the horizontal pre cleaner installation option for the same vehicle?
Both installations use the same SS13HF-HPC kit with identical components but the routing and connection of the 82mm cuffed hose differs between them. In the horizontal pre cleaner installation, the snorkel hose connects to the inlet of the existing horizontal pre cleaner assembly which is retained and continues to function as the first filtration stage before the main air cleaner. In the discard pre cleaner installation, the pre cleaner assembly is completely removed and the snorkel hose connects directly to the main air cleaner inlet, bypassing the pre cleaner stage entirely. The discard option results in a simpler, less restricted air path with fewer connection points and is the preferred approach when the intake is being raised to roof height because the pre cleaner provides less benefit at that intake position. Both installations use the same snorkel body, air ram, hose, hardware, and template from the SS13HF-HPC kit.
Can I get the SS13HF-HPC fitted with the discard pre cleaner option at Opposite Lock Cardiff in Newcastle?
Yes. Opposite Lock Cardiff provides professional snorkel installation for Nissan GQ Patrol Y60 owners across Newcastle, Cardiff, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and the Central Coast, including the discard pre cleaner installation option. Our experienced fitment team handles the complete process including correct removal and sealing of the pre cleaner assembly, the accurate panel cut using the holesaw centre fixture, routing and clamping of the 500mm cuffed hose to the main air cleaner inlet, foam tape sealing behind the snorkel body, and the seven point stainless steel mounting of the snorkel body. The result is a clean, properly sealed installation with a direct air path from the Safari air ram to your TD42 engine. Contact our Cardiff workshop to get a quote and book your installation.
Will my GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 run better after fitting the snorkel with the pre cleaner removed compared to keeping it in place?
For most GQ Patrol Y60 TD42 owners, the discard pre cleaner installation delivers a marginally better result in terms of intake flow and engine response compared to retaining the pre cleaner in the system. This is because every connection point and every additional component in the air path between the air ram and the engine creates some degree of flow restriction, and the pre cleaner at roof height adds that restriction without delivering the dust separation benefit it was designed for at ground level. By removing it and creating a direct path from the snorkel body to the main air cleaner, the TD42 has the least restricted intake path possible from the snorkel system. The difference is most noticeable on vehicles where the pre cleaner had accumulated significant dust loading over the years and was already partially restricting airflow before the snorkel was fitted. In those cases the improvement in throttle response and low range torque after fitting the snorkel with the pre cleaner removed can be immediately obvious from the first drive.
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