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No. The resonator is just another muffler to tone down the sound.

My 2001 LE has 16's and a few guys around here are running 15's. Here's a recent topic http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=19457

I would say that is a pretty good guess. But it could also be a plugged catalytic. Or a bad MAF would cause the systems your describing.

Thanks for all the replies guys. I have a appointment setup for next wednesday at my buddies shop. He's replacing the muffler with a Magnaflow and running 2.5" pipe without a resonator and I'm gonna have him do some sort of tip. I'll take some pics and post em' up when I'm done.

Anyone tried eliminating the rear muffler and running a pipe off the mid muffler and out the back? How does it sound?

My 2001 was built in October 2000 and has the VQ motor. I would say that is wrong.

Late 2000 build, model year 2001 are the first year of the VQ engine.

More than likely they bumped something. I would make them fix it.

You were overdue years ago if you have that many miles on it. It should be changed every couple of years. Brake fluid is hydroscopic. It absorbs moisture which lowers the boiling point and makes the pedal mushy. I would get it flushed out. Brake fluid isn't that expensive.

Thanks for the welcome guys. I know I know with the lowering. But I came from a lowered Audi A4 and even with the Pathy lowered it would still be a lot higher than my A4 ever was. I don't really intend to offroad so ground clearance is not a issue. Don't give too bad of a time I haven't decided anything yet.

Well I still wanna do a free flowing exhaust so I'm guessing a better muffler and a bit bigger pipe would do the job. As far as suspension goes I was either thinking of the lowering springs that 4x4 parts sells or the OME lift. Don't get me wrong I don't wanna slam the truck that's not what I meant. I meant a small drop that would tighten things up a bit. I don't plan to offroad the truck. I definitely wanna do wheels. I however just got tires. Nokian WR SUV's. I'm a little hesitant on putting bigger than stock tires on because I used to have a 83 Toyota Pickup W/31 10.50's and that thing was scary in the rain and snow it just floated over everything. Also I've been reading that you need to make some clearance on these truck's with bigger tires and I don't wanna cut up my new to me truck just yet. I also want the speedometer to be accurate. Thanks for the welcome and the advice.

Hello everyone, New guy here. Picked up a 01 Pathfinder LE 4x4 a few weeks ago. I've wanted a pathfinder for awhile now. My dad owned a 87 & 90 when I was younger and I've always liked them. I think I got a rocking deal on it. It had 97,000 miles came with lots of maintenance records and the only things it really needed was tires and the Bose in dash CD changer was jammed. I ended up offering the guy $7000 cash and he took it. I already replaced the tires and got a double din aftermarket CD deck to replace the Bose. I'm planning on a intake and dual exhaust. Possibly lowering the truck or a lift I haven't decided which yet. Thanks Alex Anyways here's some pics: