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Not a bad idea...I guess I could convince Dad to order the JWT cam...the mild one. If it adds 15+ hp I'd be happy...I just want more midrange!

if that isn't you...http://www.4x4parts.com/ubbthreads/showfla...rt=1#Post482647

Destinations, Geolandars, Terra Grapplers, REVOS, or Toyos are great.

Forgot to tell XPLOR that I guess a compression and leakdown test will tell what needs to be rebuilt. The tapping at the bottom end tells me the whole engine is toast, but someone with more knowledge can chime in here.

Thanks XPLOR. I wasn't sure if my manual tranny was the same as the VQ's manual trans, of if the housing was different. My problem is that wrecked manual Pathfinders aren't terribly commonplace. I figured an ECU would need to be swapped; not sure about bracketry, mounts, etc. All hidden costs. Any ideas of where to search for a wrecked R50, preferably in Atlanta? If this project is too complicated I doubt it will get off the ground, but I just want to be sure.

I want to say it's the DME.

Nice write-up Filthy!

I know, I know... 110k. It's a premature death, as it was run low on oil, causing the damage. :sniff:

First off, I don't know what forum this should be in. I'm leaning towards R50 so here it is. I was about to sell the Pathfinder, but now the oil consumption has gone from normal/acceptable to GODDAMN! I've taken it off the market and will probably put $$$ into and keep it for a while. I'm either going to need a new engine or a rebuild. There is a lot of blowby, evidenced on the rear bumper above the tailpipe. It's now burning 1 qt/1000 miles, maybe more. The lifters clatter a few seconds on a cold start, much more than a normal motor. There is a very slight tapping at the bottom end as well. I'll get a leakdown/compression test when I get home in a month to see what the cause is. So here is the question. If I keep it for another 20k+ miles, which if I put another engine in it I will, I know I can go the Ebay route and pick up a used JDM engine with around 50k miles for $1,400 or so. But can I do a VQ35? I don't have bottomless pockets, nor technical expertise. A trusted shop, one of the best in ATL, will be doing all of the work. Can a VQ35 work? What mods will be needed?

Oh man, so that's it! They look the same! Plus you just don't see clears on R50s... Glad to hear it wasn't his rig that got wrecked! Shame though, that was a nice looking R50. Great paint!

Who's is this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-NISSAN...1QQcmdZViewItem I was looking at Pathfinders on Ebay (I'm just looking for an $8,000 2001... ) and I saw this one. The ridiculous price caught my attention, then the nice Duelers, then the clear corners. It's not the average R50 grocery-getter. I know it from this forum...it's the guy with the Maxima too. What's his name, and if you're him, tell us what happened! Sorry if it's a repost!

Jesus don't do those lights...don't rice the truck please!

Check the fuse? Just a random, uninformed piece of advice.

How many times a day do you squeal your tires? I'm probably more than 20...that's why I'm moving on to a car! Although for an SUV the Pathfinder is a good-handler, at least the Monoframe R50.

R50s are pretty damn safe trucks... The 1999.5+ got 5 out of 5 stars on the frontal impact tests. And if anybody here shoud roll his or her R50, it would be me with the way I drive. I also had an Xterra but only got it on two wheels. That was stupid.

Did it come loose just because or is it rusty? There are some good performance options. rmd0311 or something had an '01 and he got an exhaust shop to fab up something. A search may turn up his setup.

My tranny doesn't grind anymore. It used to grind when quickly shifting from 3-4 but that's gone. Now the lever is really stiff in the mornings (when cold) and sometimes 1st is hard to get into from N (like at a red light). It may need Redline...

Sorry, but it looks like crap. :oops: What would look killer is if you got a can of the VHT Niteshades paint and either smoked your tails, or put red over the amber.

I had the same problem. Loud squealing at startup for like 10 seconds, or until you redlined it to stop it. When you dropped to idle speed while driving when it's cold outside they would squeal too. The belts were too loose.

You could convert it to a 99.5+ front end, or a QX4...

Good call on the Revos, they're great tires! I hope to have an S2k within a year...I'm a BMW guy, about to pick up an E36 328is probably and look foward to Auto-Xing and tracking it.

[sHAMELESSPLUG]You can buy my rust free 1999.5 for $6,900 U.S.D.! with no rust![/sHAMELESSPLUG]

Sorry Venge! You can delete this thread if you wish, I just wanted the R50 people who don't normally browse the For Sale forum to see it. Thanks!

Link to for sale ad: http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?act=ST&f=14&t=9626

I hate how it looks retarded when you remove the rear mud flaps on mine. I want to keep the flare thingy that mounts on the bumper but remove the actual flap...it's one piece.