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I think in terms of trimming and gas mileage it will be...who knows i change my mind all the time on it...

The 4.0 is not a high revving engine, so I would imagine that reason keeps them from being a suitable car engine...Also I read in the same article as before that the main reason for stroking the 3.5 to a 4.0 was to gain torque. The VQ35 easily makes high horsepower numbers but the torque is still pretty low (look at 350Z and Altima and Maxima with it)

IDK anything really about the differences in mounting between the VG and the VQ. I would imagine if the VQ40 is just a stroked VQ35 it should have all of the same mounting points, for the transmission as well? Maybe just need to put some brackets from the VQ35 onto the VQ40? And I am not a big fan of supercharging, or turbocharging for that matter, I like the really peaky all motor engines that are pretty much lifeless down low but when you get into the powerband become these screaming monsters...

Yea they are the only manufacturer to have a mud tire in the size 265/70R16. I don't really want to step up to the trimming involved in the 265/65R16 tires. Discount Tire Direct has them on their website...

To be honest I am kind of surprised no VG33 owner has tried to put a VQ35 in. I think if my motor ever goes I might try a VQ40 with a lot of research...Either that or build up the VQ35 with 350Z heads, intake manifold, JWT cams, throttle body, etc...

What about Cooper Tires? Like the ST?

I will be finding out this summer if it actually sounds that good or not since my exhaust is rusting out and I am going to do my own straight pipe until I get sick of it...

I thought I read somewhere that the VQ40 was just an enlarged VQ35? Has anyone looked at the block to see if the mounting points and what not are the same? Also, for the turbo idea, what about doing a turbo back approach? I know the plumbing would be custom but wouldn't that be a much simpler approach to run custom plumbing than to try and squeeze one or two turbos in the engine bay? And another idea, does the VQ35 bolt to the subframe in the same locations as the VG33? If so you could just swap a VQ35 in and theres at least 240hp.

I am very interested in getting the Wrangler Duratracs on my winter rims, they look very aggressive but are well mannered for their looks...

Back to the cutout...I think they are a cool toy but unless you have the money for that kind of toy I wouldn't do it...I know a member is using the Aero Turbine muffler and really likes it, but idk about the drone at 100+

Don't tell Ty that he gets a hard on any time he sees Toyos...j/k Ty. I have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2's on my Pathfinder and I love them...BFG A/T's always perform and look great.

Timing?

Custom is your only option.

So here is a link for the black magic fan. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-188 For about the same price as 2 perma cool fans and controllers. But its one fan rated to pull 3300 CFM. So what are pros and cons of either? It is a 16 inch fan and it has a good sized shroud around it... edit: the one I posted above is just the fan. This one includes the controllers and temp sensors and all that. $300 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-180/

Holy hell those tires are MASSIVE with respect to the Path even with the lift...

Just buy the earlier SE grill...

Great information! I was just looking on the flex-a-lite site and passing out as i saw the prices... One question, are you wiring the second fan to come on at a certain temperate AND with the A/C on or just have both fans come on at certain temperatures? If I could wire the second fan to come on at either a certain temperature or having the A/C on if I can, I am sure it is possible. The reason I ask is because I am wondering if just having the second fan come on at a higher temperature would be fine? I do a lot of highway driving and if the air can keep the engine cool enough without the fans coming on I would rather them not come on. Honestly, I think $250 is reasonable for a mod like this where the only possible outcome is benefits if it is done right...not to mention with the way gas prices are going it will pay itself off sooner (years instead of decades) Thanks for the info!

shift220: I want the best quality for the price, so if it means a used OEM fan from another car so be it. And thanks for shedding some light on the thermostat. I am pretty comfortable wiring, so that is not a big concern for me. I just want a reliable sensor and a sturdy set up since I sometimes spend a lot of time in traffic. I will be doing more research on the thermostat in the next couple days...

I read a quote from Dean (xplorx4) somewhere saying that between the fin style sensors were not as accurate. I want to do this the best way possible. I would like to do a big fan, maybe the same size as the stock fan if I could set it up to be a dual speed fan and if it could pull the same CFM as the stock fan. Doing that would allow me to modify the existing shroud to fit the electric fan so I can retain the benefits of the shroud.

So I want to do an electric cooling fan conversion. Can anybody shed more light on this than I have gathered so far, as well as provide some definite specs: 1. How much does the stock mechanical fan pull? I am guessing a two fan set up would be best, one coming on at a certain temperature (if you know the best tell me!) and the other either coming on with the A/C or coming on at a higher temperature. I am assuming the total CFM of both the electric fans should be comparable to the stock mechanical fan. 2. I know nothing about the temperature sensors used to turn these on. Where do I get them, how do I adjust the temperature, etc. I would assume one that attaches between the radiator input (upper?) and the hose would be best, does such a thing exist or do I have to tap into the radiator or what? 3. Any recommendation on fans? Is there any way to have both fans come on low power at a lower temperature and have them both kick to high power at either a higher temperature or the A/C being turned on? 4. Anything else I am missing? I think if we can get some definite answers and someone who actually does this it can be a very useful mod (and hopefully somewhat cheap) for R50 owners. Thanks in advance, Mike

Im sorry, I cant look at those pictures because theres a nasty foot in all of them...

Someone post a writeup and price list when you do this...

There is an HKS (I believe) system that WAS made for our Pathfinders, but it has been out of production for a long time. Full custom is the only way you will get this done.

a little off topic but this is why hybrids of today can't even match the Honda CR-X's mileage from 20 years ago...

I don't quite follow what your saying, but both vacuum ports on the side of my K&N intake tube were used, and I had no SES...If you don't have everything covered then you are missing one of the vacuum tubes...