SC88Pathy

Just added a bunch of updates about the first generation pathfinders! Somebody needs to fill out info about the second generation.

I like my auto!

4runner. I always mistake Rodeos and Passports for Pathys at a distance. I guess I'm just optimistic!

Welcome! Another Central Cali member! w00t! I'm in Santa Cruz. Anyways yes Japanese import engines are real, in fact a couple of members on this board have replaced their engines with a JDM import. Definatly talk to Slick if you need any help, she definatly knows her stuff. As for who to buy from I can't recommend anyone. Make sure that the engine turns over before you buy it, and get a compression test beforehand too.

Just a note r-12 and r-134a ARE NOT Freon. They are a replacement to Freon, and, as far as we know, don't have the Ozone destroying properties of Freon. As far as which one you should use it should say on the underside of your hood. Also I'm pretty sure this isn't something you can safely do in your backyard, but I may be wrong about that.

pssd I only get 15 mpg city with 31's.

A buddy of mine got a 60 something four door Nova for free back in high school. The first time he got it started it turned out the radiator leaked, A LOT. So he did what any smart redneck would do: he went down to pick n pull grabbed the largest radiator he could find and held it in place with bailing wire. Crazy but it still runs and AFAIK he hasn't had any problems with it yet (well with the radiator at least, the TWO speed automatic on the other hand... ) Hmm I wonder if the Auto radiator is bigger. I'v never had any problems with mine it can get a little warm at low speeds on hot days but never to the point that I'd start worrying...

And this is why I'm glad my Pathy and I live in California!

First off try taking it to a Nissan dealership, sometimes tire shops don't quite understand how to align Pathfinders.

AFAIK squeeling belt usually means a belt is too loose. Although I could see how a belt being too tight could make it squeel too...

Happy Birthday! -alcohol-

Well I do know that the moonroof covers are the same for all of the years, so I'd assume that means that the moonroofs are the same too...

Oh yah I forgot about that! I keep meaning to get a really loud horn from some huge truck at a Junkyard someday, or an air horn sly

I'v got one! The light's on/keys in the ignition warning bell. For being such a manly rugged truck the bell seems, well, kinda girly. Only included oil pressure gauge on the 87 model. Why'd they remove it? :confused: No shoulder belts in the back. I almost always have to guide my passengers as to which belt and which buckle they are supposed to use. Everything else has been touched on already...

Dealership. Bring in your VIN, and they should be able to get it for ya.

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=8570

Do you get to use the same belt? Or do you have to switch to a longer belt like with the Quest alt swap?

That's the truth Electrify! I'm thinking about taking mine in since the passenger belt doesn't retract all the way, the steel cord that attaches the passenger buckler to the floor is visible (all of the plastic surrounding cracked and fell away long ago) and it looks a little frayed, and the driver belt is fraying...

As it just so happens I do know which springs will give you less lift, the ones with smaller diameter coils! Seriously though here's a list of different JGC coils, their part #'s and coil diameters. Just scroll down and read K9sar's posts. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18&st=60 Sounds like for your application you might want .530 to .550 diameter coils to achieve more weight capacity but also reduce lift.

Hmmm I think I might do one of these that since I'm planning on adding a 60x4 rms amp, a 200x1 rms amp, and some Hella driving lights from a BMW. That and my alt already has problems when I have my lights, stereo, wipers, turn signal, and heater on...

I got the following response from www.zcar.com In other words VG30I owners are SOL on this swap, however you VG30E owners might be able to use the ECU...

OK been doing some research and it looks like 300zx's didn't come with TBI, so I think I'm SOL on the ECU swap...

Nope VG30 maxi's had 160hp, VE30DE Maxi's had 190hp. http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/history.htm#VE30DE

Same engine block same sensors I don't see that as being a problem... I know that Honda tuners do this with civic ECU's all the time... Next time I'm at the JY I'll pick one up (provided it's not too expensive) I'd assume it'd have to be an 87-89 ECU right?

Shocks don't increase your load capacity, springs do. Shocks will stiffen up your ride but that's it. Now to increase your load carrying capacity you can either get air lift spring assists, or do the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford F100 spring upgrade (the Ford coils might be overkill though...). Doing the spring upgrade WILL lift the back of your pathy, certain JGC coils won't give as much lift, especially if you have an external spare tire carrier. Air assist bags are available from Summit Racing as well as other websites, here's a link to Summit's offering: http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.as...+115+4294907043 I'm sure some other people who use their pathy's to tow stuff will chime in shortly too.