deanslost Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) I have a 1989 wd21 nissan pathfinder. It currently has a very tired napz Z24 in it. I am trying to make up my mind, rebuild or replace. I have been offered a wd21 V6 pathfinder that has been rolled I dont know the condition of the engine yet. And I might be able to get a rusted out wd21 td27 pathy as well. If I swap to the diesel I believe I just have to get a new blue slip as diesel was an option in this year /model. I have never seen a factory 2 door v6 though. was this ever an option in Australia ? And am I correct that if it was an option It doesn't need to be re engineered ? Thanks Dean Edited January 18, 2013 by deanslost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 For USDM, every post 90 WD21 Pathfinder I saw came with a VG30E and RE4R01A transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 You've never seen a manual pathy tungsten? For USDM, every post 90 WD21 Pathfinder I saw came with a VG30E and RE4R01A transmission. anyway, pathfinders and hardbody pickups came with td27, vg30i, vg30e, ka24i and ka24e. In USA vg and ka both came in 4x4 and 2wd options in AT4 speeds and MT5 speeds. The 2wd and the ka were not as common for the pickup and rare in the pathfinder. The KA used different transmissions that do not bolt up to the VG. I THINK the TD will bolt up to the same transmissions as a KA would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I would imagine that either engine (TD or VG) would bolt up, so long as you swapped the harnesses etc between them. I'm sure somebody on here has swapped a KA for a VG and could tell you what's involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 You've never seen a manual pathy tungsten? Nope, only autos. The only manuals I remember were the older ones. I guess automatic was a more popular choice in the US. Good point though because I definitely missed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 In regards to the Australian laws you're best off searching in the 4wd Action Forum.Out of the pathfinders I have seen in Australia most were 4 door v6's but never a 2 door v6. I have seen a 2 door pathfinder but it was a 4 cylinder. The Terranos on the other hand, Mostly diesel but sometimes a 2 door v6 like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadm4x4 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Pathfinder v6 in oz never happened. Only by mods. Cyril had a v6 Holden in his 4 door but with a lot of mod plates to go with it he rolled It last year and was selling it of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 You mean 2 door pathfinder v6 right? Because there are a few v6 4door pathfinders on carsales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadm4x4 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yeh sorry 2 door pathfinders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanslost Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 I've Done some research, I found a document on the RTA website that details the possibilities. I am allowed to install any engine that was a standard option on this model, I am still trying to confirm what motors were available in a 1989 wd21 2 door in OZ. I am allowed to install any engine as long as it is not more then 20% larger in power output then the original. I am going to have to talk to an engineer to see how much it will cost me if I want to put in something that is not an original option and is more then 20% larger. In the meantime I am waiting on a 32/36 weber and if that makes enough of a difference I'll reco the engine and hopefully be happy. Thanks for the help Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Did it specify if this applied to "Grey Imports" as that is what our wd21's are, It might only be referring to vehicles manufactured in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanslost Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) No it didn't specify I would assume it applies to all vehicles. If it was a standard option then you can have it Edited February 9, 2013 by deanslost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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