rydsno Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hey everyone. I have a 1995 pathy and I tow a small camper trailer. I want to know what people have done for performance upgrades, mainly bolt on stuff. I have a magnaflow SS muffler to go on right away and i'm thinking about a high flow cat as well. I want to gain as much as i can out of the pathy, mainly for towing my camper. She tows ok, but long uphills are a real struggle. I'm thinking about a tranny cooler and electronic fan as well. BTW, my trailer is only 2300 lbs., but aerodynamics aren't very good. Kinda like a brick pulling a toaster! So any ideas are appreciated. And yes, i've "searched"! Please don't post and tell me to search, I want current info from people who've actually had results. Also, wouldn't mind if anyone knew of some nice headlight upgrades. Thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 For headlights: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4945 or you may want to to do a HB swap out (but I don't know where that thread is). I put on an external B&M stacked plate trans cooler (bypassed the factory cooler in the rad) on mine & a gauge. Haven't done an electric fan yet, but I might this summer. The changes I have made gave me results that were positive. In my books, everything is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Let me know what model your magnaflow is (& cat if you get one) as I need to replace mine next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 For performance you could get some headers to go along with your exhaust and maybe an air intake if you don't take it in deep water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Kinda like a brick pulling a toaster! Nice Visual!! As for searching and not finding anything current... Ok, here is a break down. Put a Jim Wolf Tech pop charger (air intake) on it, Thorley headers, magnaflow high flow cat and the magnaflow muffler with 2-2.25" pipe all the way. Clean the MAF, tune up and make sure the O2 is functioning properly. That will give you all the power you can reasonably get. For the tranny, change the fluid, install a large tranny cooler (bypassing the stock unit) and add a temp gauge for monitoring. When towing or in hilly country, turn off the OD. Is the toast done?? B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehuntersam Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Or you can bolt on a VG33 lol Brick pulling a toaster.. Hahah If you are a bit more mechanical then you could throw in some JWT cams.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2milehi Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Heavy brick needs a power adder. You could add a turbo/intercooler, but then you have to add a programmable ECU. I pull a 19' boat and that inspired me to add the power adder. I also thought about adding a Xtera supercharger but that would require a hole in the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Gears is where its at, re gear the front and rear too 4.9 out of a nismo fronty... May hurt your gas milage but everything will last longer Tranny cooler is a must and a E-fan, HD Alty to keep the battory charged to move the fan and a COA along with your exhaust. The COA is what I think will give you most power, since I suspect you will be running WFO up those long grades. Gearing will help loads in keeping the power too the ground. Then tires and wheels, I will say for towing bigger wheels are better then smaller, I'd look at a mininum of 16x7 inch wheels with a wider then stock( asuming you have the 235 tire) tire. Something, well anything bigger then the stock 235s are better. They offer better handling while towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydsno Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I'll post some pics of the truck and camper when we go camping next weekend. As for the suggestions: lint- Do you know the model of b&m cooler? Interesting thread about the headlights! The magnaflow is a 11225, haven't picked up the cat yet. What is the HB swap? adamzan - I was thinking about the headers, not sure yet, i have the tick though. precise1 - MAF is done, O2 is done, tryin to find out the best trans cooler to install. And i'm just finding out about all the Jim Wolf stuff from this post. O/D is always off when towing. And yes, the toast is done, almost. I think cams, turbos, and gearing are something i would reserve for turning the pathy into a monster! The one thing i have too keep mind is that my girlfriend occasionally drive the truck to clients houses, so it's gotta be a little civilized. nismo, i have 265/75 15's , never though about the hd alternator, good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 There was a real good write up on what a guy did to tow a race car with his, I'll see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) oh, that was here.... http://www.motoiq.com/projects/project_nissan_pathfinder.aspx Edited April 16, 2011 by lint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydsno Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 oh, that was here.... http://www.motoiq.com/projects/project_nissan_pathfinder.aspx Thanks! This is great write up! Unfortunately, i now have more things i want to do to the pathfinder! Good link for everyone with the loose steering, i thought i would just have to live with the sloppy steering, not anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Sloppy steering? This is from Mr. Jim... http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=28544 Edited April 17, 2011 by lint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Yeah thats the one. I printed the whole thing off when I first saw it. Lots of good towing info. Hell a cloud car can tow a 10x20 with ease if its set up right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 What is the HB swap? Headlight/grill swap from a HardBody d21 pickup, then you can convert to H4 housings/bulbs. Fairly simple bolt on swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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