thndrwhls Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) Ok, I just got through reading a previous post concerning engine mods and what we can do to these seemingly pitiful pathys to pep them up. Well I want to know what you guys would do if money was not such the object to make your pathys more powerful. Here are the rules: 1. Money is no object 2. No swapping motors outside Nissan, i.e. Chevy, Ford, etc... 3. Lets keep phase one in relatively stock suspension, i.e. no SAS'ing... We can get around to Extreme Dream Machines later, after all this is a Nissan Pathfinder forum, start swapping out all the parts and you end up with frankenpathy... I am curious to see how creative you experienced guys can get, i.e. polish and porting, computer mods, etc... And if anyone knows of any tranny mods feel free to elaborate. Let the fun begin... Edited August 7, 2006 by thndrwhls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 currently sorta working on that project...but on a very limited budget...and not mainly for more power...but when i originally was looking for a sr design project it was going to be retrofitting an eaton m90 SC onto the 87 until i got out bid and then broke the motor...so for now... im putting a 95 motor in my 87 and swapping the dash and as much of the interior as possible...also swapped fuel doors so now i have an open inside fuel door...i wouldnt mind throwing an MSD ignition back on it (wheelman had it installed in his pathy that i got the engine out of)...i do know just from driving the 2 that the 95's have more pickup than the 87 did... for the future way on down the road esp not until i make sure the swap is working 100% i would like to install although its not for power: air lockers in the front and rear(dont even know if they're out there for our trucks) possibly a full body skid maybe some cams on down the road a combination of diamond plate/bedliner floor boards i think it'b be interesting if you could mod ure frame rails to fit 1 of those crazy JDM skyline engines or a VG with turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88VTpathy Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Keeping it basic, Diesel swap w/ supercharger (dirt and turbo's make me nervous) intercooled, w/ cryo treated gears. Ahhh hell throw some propane injection in there too. Some skid plates, suspension, and lets go find a mud hole. (yeah the list could go on and on, but no frankenissans.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 1. 350 V8. Built for longevity and low end torque. 2. 700R4 automatic. GRANNY LOW FIRST! 3. Atlas II t-case, 3.8:1 gearing. 4. D44 front, Ford 9" rear, 4.56 gears. 5. 37" Swamper SX's(if they make 'em) 6. Armor, sliders, bumpers, winches front and rear. Shoot, what else could you do to make one better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 *Points up at 88's post* Someone did not read the rules outlined in the first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hmm some things that comes to mind... UCA's Full Steering upgrade Locker(s) P & P everywhere Bore out the block New cams Intake upgrade (including a custom fitted snorkel) Upgraded brakes (including Disks in the rear) ARMOR Very Important New Wheels/Tires More that just is not coming to mind right now But if you’re going to go that far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Oops, I read the subject and not all the text. What kinda crap is this? Trying to use only Nissan parts is ridiculous. They don't make enough HD parts to support my needs. It'd be a nit-picking festival and every part would damn near need to be custom or modified. I stand by my choices, and it would STILL be a Pathfinder. Just one with different parts on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 LMAO... I agree completely, but tried to play within the bounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhicks99 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I am actually trying to accomplish your goal as we speak. Other than keeping IFS which is just plain ludacris! Here my dreams: 3.3 head swap, ported/polished, 3 angle valves, mild cam to keep low-end torque. Bored block, new pistons to match heads, full balance. Massive tranny cooler(that's about all you can do). 4:1 t-case gears and divorced case as doubler. Hardened axle shafts and 5.13 gears. Big brake conversion w/ slotted/drilled rotors, dual piston calipers, high friction pads. Long arms fabbed with custom knuckle ends, custom upper shock mounts inside the cab. Batteries and heavy storage compartments near center under the cab. Custom rock sliders, bumpers, and roof rack all tied together like an exo, custom front to rear skid plate. Custom console to accept three shifters, custom gauge pods, five-point harnesses, half-doors w/ plexi-glass, relocated ECU. Silver metallic paint w/ flat black accents...... And she's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbecktold Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hmm, a '90 2 door, (mpi in the better body style), in blue, SE, 4 wheel discs, manual transmission, with the factory light bar, rear tire carrier. factory fogs, all the good sheet. Lockright in rear or modded lsd, lsd up front, 3 plus 3, 33" BFG muds on MB Motoring wheels, tcase gears, 4.9s. It would be the perfect all around truck for me, it'd work well on and offroad, look decent, haul a few passengers, and be hella fun wherever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_stryker Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 again with the light bar....does someone wanna come over and take mine off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) 3.3 head swap ... no, no nevermind I think this has been visited once before. Edited August 7, 2006 by RedPath88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 3.3 head swap I think you've got that backwards. You want the 3.0 heads on a 3.3 block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 You want the 3.0 heads on a 3.3 block. *Seeking 3.3 Block.... Have 3.0 to trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I think you've got that backwards. You want the 3.0 heads on a 3.3 block. Give the man a cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Give the man a cigar! I'll take a Paul Garamond Celebration if you've got one I've already got the Scotch. Hmm...if gas get's much more expensive...I wonder if my Pathy will run on Scotch. I know I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhicks99 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ah yes sorry. I goofed...........AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'd start with converting mine to the 2.7TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Oops, I read the subject and not all the text. What kinda crap is this? Trying to use only Nissan parts is ridiculous. They don't make enough HD parts to support my needs. Well, he didn't say US available Nissan parts did he? How about some HG260s? sly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Massive tranny cooler(that's about all you can do). you can get a transgo shift kit too, FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeway Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi, All!! My choice is - Nissan TD27T engine ( mechanical HPP, no belts-chains! - only mechancal) - Nissan Atlas 4wd Transmision+ Transfer gear - Toyotas FJ75 axles /w difflocks Now 1 project is finished. see attached pic file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 1. 350 V8. Built for longevity and low end torque.2. 700R4 automatic. GRANNY LOW FIRST! 3. Atlas II t-case, 3.8:1 gearing. 4. D44 front, Ford 9" rear, 4.56 gears. 5. 37" Swamper SX's(if they make 'em) 6. Armor, sliders, bumpers, winches front and rear. Shoot, what else could you do to make one better? I'd say 88 was on the right track.. However I have the perfrect pathy. The ony thing i'd like to do to mine to pic up some power is transplant a new 4.0L V6 from a new frontier! and a set of 4.1 transfer case gears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patzx300 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Well, Start at the front of the vehicle and work back Terrano Headlights with an HID swap (did it already) Dual battery setup from a TD27 Terrano H233 Front axle with factory locker and factory sway bar disconnects Infiniti VH45DE mated to a Jatco Auto-Trans from a UD truck with a rear housing from a Patrol Twin T-Cases with crawler gears in both of them Parking brake on the driveshaft at the rear of the second transfer case H260 rear axle that is stock width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK9849cy Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I think I will just leave mine stock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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