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Does anyone know if adding one of those engine kits would help with the dual exhaust and intake I already have (and if it would help if I added a cam)? Or are those really just for if you were going to add a turbo?

(Note: I have this post in the R50 Pathfinders forum too, but got thinking maybe it would fit better in this one) Hello all. I'm in the process of pulling the engine on my 2002 Pathfinder SE 4x4 auto (casualty of the power valve screw issue), and since I'm going to have a replacement engine I thought about upgrading the engine a bit. I already have dual exhaust and an intake, and since there aren't many options for this engine I thought about looking for cam and headers. I found a few links and was looking for opinions/suggestions on these or anything else you might suggest: This is the cam I found: http://www.4x4parts....mance-cams.html This link is for a place that does custom headers, but is pretty expensive: http://www.stainless...m/customheaders I did find another option...I can't quite tell if this is considered a header or just a manifold replacement (it comes with the pre-cats on it and is supposed to be a direct fit), as they mention both in their description: http://www.autoanyth...3A6725A0A0.aspx I found a few other sites that have engine kits, but I think these would only be if you were looking to add a turbo...is that right?? Would there be any kind of gain you would get from just installing one of these kits? (again this is an expensive option): http://www.importper...pek-nissan.html http://www.rhdjapan....kit-vq35de.html I did see the thread about Alfredo24PR and the turbo he did, but it seemed like he ran into problems with the transmission and since I also have an automatic, I don't think I'm looking to dive into something like that where it seems like you could be spending a lot of money. Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts...thanks!!!

Oh I don't know what I'm going to do actually...have to wait first to see what a replacement engine is going to run and then kind of take it from there. I do agree that $1200 is a lot for 15hp (maybe someone knows of some cams that are cheaper)...just seems like there aren't many options with this engine (and I do realize that this isn't a race car...just thought since the engine was out any type of upgrade might be cheaper for the labor...not sure I could install cams myself...heck I'm amazed I've gotten as far as I have with getting this dang engine to ready to be pulled...I'm no mechanic, lol).

Hello all. I'm in the process of pulling the engine on my 2002 Pathfinder SE 4x4 auto (casualty of the power valve screw issue), and since I'm going to have a replacement engine I thought about upgrading the engine a bit. I already have dual exhaust and an intake, and since there aren't many options for this engine I thought about looking for cam and headers. I found a few links and was looking for opinions/suggestions on these or anything else you might suggest: This is the cam I found: http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18916837-high-performance-cams.html This link is for a place that does custom headers, but is pretty expensive: http://www.stainlessheaders.com/customheaders I did find another option...I can't quite tell if this is considered a header or just a manifold replacement (it comes with the pre-cats on it and is supposed to be a direct fit), as they mention both in their description: http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/73A6725A0A0.aspx I found a few other sites that have engine kits, but I think these would only be if you were looking to add a turbo...is that right?? Would there be any kind of gain you would get from just installing one of these kits? (again this is an expensive option): http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/pek-nissan.html http://www.rhdjapan.com/power-enterprise-engine-upgrade-kit-vq35de.html I did see the thread about Alfredo24PR and the turbo he did, but it seemed like he ran into problems with the transmission and since I also have an automatic, I don't think I'm looking to dive into something like that where it seems like you could be spending a lot of money. Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts...thanks!!!