abbie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hey guys i have a 99.0 chilkoot and want to start modifying it but i notice that most people have chosen the next version of the r50, wondering if there are some opinions on whether i should stick with it or try to find an 01 or newer. pros and cons? keep in mind I got a fairly good deal on the 99 but it has 196000 kms on it. My main goals are to lift (krypton), lock the rear, winch on the front(some type of bush bumper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 How much would you be willing to spend to get the newer vehicle? I'm contemplating selling my '01 with 148,000 miles on it. I've had it since new, never missed an oil change, and it runs like the day I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesandsocks Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 99 no real difference except for the face lift and moving the shocks 01 the switched engines and go alot more power just thats like no difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 01+ also got a heavier duty automatic transmission variant to back the more powerful engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbie Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 thanks for the quick reply and info, howie why are you selling and what other mods have you done to your truck that we cannot see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hey abbie, I'm selling it because I needed a stronger towing vehicle. Because I have the manual transmission, tow capacity is rated to only 3500 pounds. I need to tow a 6000 lb car and trailer. I was originally going to keep the Pathfinder because I love it so much, and have taken awesome care of it, that I really don't think anyone will pay me what I think it's worth. But I'd sell it to someone on this forum, because I know it will go to a good home, and guys on here really appreciate the truck for what it's worth. Anyway, aside from the aluminum Nissan brush guard, I also have OME coil springs all around (which weren't installed when my sig picture was taken), as well as KYB struts and shocks (Gas-a-just in the rear). There are also Warn hubs. I've replaced the front right drive axle due to a leaking CV boot, but then I replaced the boot on that axle and so now have the OEM axle as a spare. I've replaced the MAF sensor, and replaced one O2 sensor, and both VTC sensors. I also installed an aftermarket third row seat, which is removable, and is great for seating a couple extra kids. When you're not using it, the seat is removable, leaving no trace except a couple steel plates under the carpet in the cargo area that it bolts on to. I also replaced the fuel filter a while back. The car runs great, doesn't burn oil at all. Anyway, I'm waiting to wash and detail it so I can take really good pictures. I'll list it on eBay, and post a link to it on this forum. But like I said, I'm really not too eager to sell it because it's been my baby for 11 years, and I got it and cared for it since 6 miles on the odometer. Only you guys on this forum would appreciate the care that I've taken of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Towncivilian" data-cid="654290" data-time="1360614914"><p> 01+ also got a heavier duty automatic transmission variant to back the more powerful engine.</p></blockquote> Wait they changed the transmission? Did the towing payload go up with it? -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 '01 and up, the automatic transmissions can tow 5000 lbs, but the 5-spd manual, with the same engine (VQ35), can only tow 3500 lbs. I don't know what the earlier ones were rated for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think it's the same but 4500 for the manual, I'll go home and look in my manuals, see what the rest recommendation's are. Does anyone know what determines payload? Engine and trans aside. What's anyone's guess at chassis towing payload? Out of pure curiosity. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The manual can tow 3500 pounds. I don't think the manual received any upgrades to back the larger engine, but I'm not completely certain. Manual R50s with VQ35DEs lack the power valves and engine oil cooler that the auto variant has, but other than that I believe they are identical. For in-depth differences of the HD trans upgrade, see here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/25568-re4r01a-hd-transmission-information/ Not sure how towing capacity is determined, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think it's the same but 4500 for the manual, I'll go home and look in my manuals, see what the rest recommendation's are. Does anyone know what determines payload? Engine and trans aside. What's anyone's guess at chassis towing payload? Out of pure curiosity. -Kyle Kyle, by "payload" you mean how much you can put in the cargo area of your truck, or how much you can put on the trailer? Two different things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) The manual can tow 3500 pounds. I don't think the manual received any upgrades to back the larger engine, but I'm not completely certain. Manual R50s with VQ35DEs lack the power valves and engine oil cooler that the auto variant has, but other than that I believe they are identical. For in-depth differences of the HD trans upgrade, see here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/25568-re4r01a-hd-transmission-information/ Not sure how towing capacity is determined, sorry. Okay, thanks for the help, its because of the clutch would be able to support the weight over a torque converter? thats what my thinking is. thanks though for the info -Kyle Kyle, by "payload" you mean how much you can put in the cargo area of your truck, or how much you can put on the trailer? Two different things Brain fart, i meant how much you can put on the hitch, so towing capacity. -Kyle Edited February 13, 2013 by ferrariowner123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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