Zorro Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sorry for a noob post, but I'm considering a Pathfinder (preferably 2001+, with the 3.5L and manual tranny), and can't find much specific info. I'm wondering about the diffs and transfer case, specifically what's in there. Ratio, and most of all what sort of diff ... limited slip? open? lockable? torsen? Also wondering what kind of aftermarket stuff is available ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I think all of the 3.5L engines had the 4.363 gear ratios. You can only use ARB lockers in the front and rear diffs. LSDs have an orange sticker on the back of the pumpkin. Tcase low range is 2:1 I think for the 3.5Ls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 (edited) I think all of the 3.5L engines had the 4.363 gear ratios. Really?!? Are you sure? I thought they were all 4.636:1 after 1998. The 3.5L engines still use the same transfer case as the 3.3L models. The main difference between the 2 available transfer cases is: 1) "all-mode" 4WD dial-selectable full-time transfer case has a 2.569:1 low range, and cannot be modified. This transfer case is typically available in the Pathfinder LE model, and in the Infiniti QX4. 2) lever-operated part-time transfer case has a 2.02:1 low range, and CAN be modified to fit lower gears sold by 4x4parts.com (3.7:1) or Calmini (3.92:1) for about $1300. This transfer case is shared with just about all Nissan 4x4s prior to 2005. Front R200A diffs on all years are open. Rear H233B diffs (33-spline axles) are also open, unless optionally equipped with a viscous-clutch-based limited-slip (which IMO, doesn't work at all when a tire is in the air). The only locking differentials available are ARB air-lockers, which run about $1000 each installed. Other aftermarket stuff (such as lifts, armor, etc.) for the Pathfinder is unfortunately rather limited, compared to something like an Xterra, Jeep or 4-Runner, if you're also considering one of those other makes. Edited April 18, 2007 by XPLORx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trancebear Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Really?!? Are you sure? I thought they were all 4.636:1 after 1998. My 2003 3.5 has 4.3 gears, I wish I have the 4.6's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) Yeah im pretty sure all the VQ R50s had the 4.3s because of the added power regardless if its trim. Every 3.3 QX4 had 4.6s, LE and XE pathfinders had 4.3s and SE pathfinders had 4.6s. Edited April 19, 2007 by nissandoms47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 :coffee!: Still preparing to get my 03-04 rig...i would have to agree they probably are all 4.363....the aim was (or at least I remember reading) to keep up with other SUV's in the quickness department...if I remember correctly it was the fastest SUV for a year or two (in its class of course...damn Tahoes are pretty impressive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have an 03 and it has 4.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I smoked a tahoe ss a little while ago, about the same year as mine, if not newer. Then again, I have a 5 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trancebear Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 :coffee!: Still preparing to get my 03-04 rig...i would have to agree they probably are all 4.363....the aim was (or at least I remember reading) to keep up with other SUV's in the quickness department...if I remember correctly it was the fastest SUV for a year or two (in its class of course...damn Tahoe's are pretty impressive). 4.3 is not the best gear ratio, just what we are stuck with if we have the auto tranny. The 4.6 or better yet the 4.9 would be faster in short distances. I believe they offered the 4.3 so the MPG would be reasonable for this class of SUV. I plan to go with the 4.9 or the 5.13 once I go bigger tires and lift it. Remember the higher the ratio, the "lower" the gears. When someone says they want really low gears they are looking for the highest gear ratio they can install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 The only problem changing gearing is that the ring and pinion alone cost over $500 just for the parts. Each axle. It's not cheap to re-gear, which is why nobody does it unless they have a large amount of disposable income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trancebear Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) The only problem changing gearing is that the ring and pinion alone cost over $500 just for the parts. Each axle. It's not cheap to re-gear, which is why nobody does it unless they have a large amount of disposable income. I got price quotes around $800 for all the parts and then to save money I will do the labor. Well worth it if I make this a serious off-roader. Edited April 22, 2007 by Trancebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there aren't any ratios available besides the stock 4.3 and 4.6 ratios for our front diff. For some reason Nissan decided to put a high pinion differential in the R50s so the Nismo gears for the Frontier, Xterra, and WD21 Pathfinders won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trancebear Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there aren't any ratios available besides the stock 4.3 and 4.6 ratios for our front diff. For some reason Nissan decided to put a high pinion differential in the R50s so the Nismo gears for the Frontier, Xterra, and WD21 Pathfinders won't work. I would think you would ask me where I am getting my gears before thinking I am talking out of my ass. I have been creating parts for my own vehicles for years when there are none available to me any other way. I have friends and colleagues who have helped me in the past CNC machine parts out of any metal. I have spent 16 years in the Military wrenching trucks and have had to do this many times myself, especially in Iraq. ANY part I want can be milled at any time. I created a lower gear set for my 1999 Cadillac when none where available commercially. I don't want to seem like I am getting nasty, but just because I am new to this forum don't mean I am new to the hobby. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Creating parts this way is not always cost effective but gear sets are. The cost of materials and time for my buddies would come to about $800. There are other companies willing to make custom gear sets but are far more expensive. One that comes to mind is BEW. Edited April 23, 2007 by Trancebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 My last post wasn't intended to target you or imply that you don't have a clue what the hell you're doing. Not everyone on here knows that the R50 has a high pinion R200 and expect that the gears listed as R200 gears will work. The idea of making a custom gearset is pretty damn cool. Most people don't have the ability to make those kinds of parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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