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Nissan Pathfinder Club Performance Mods

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Does anyone one have any concrete information on the headers that Stillen is producing for the VQ motor? Also, will it be smog legal?
thanks!
'01 SE 4wd Auto <= just waitin' to be modded!
Does anyone one have any concrete information on the headers that Stillen is producing for the VQ motor? Also, will it be smog legal?
thanks!
'01 SE 4wd Auto <= just waitin' to be modded!
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I had the Stillen kit installed on my 99.5 PF LE. It was also a very tight fit. It took the Nissan mechanic 6 hours to install them both, and they ended up scratching up my fenders to boot (they had them re-clearcoated).
How do mechanics scratch up your fenders installing an intake/exhaust kit?
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I know the VQ35 is different from yours but if you know anyone who has one, have them go visit HotShot. They make the best CAI and header system for some Nissan cars. They are big on prototyping stuff that other won't touch. And I can guarrantee they will be cheaper than $tillen.
http://www.hotshot.com
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Here's a "review" of the kit on an older PF:
http://www.trucktrend.com/dec98/tuner/sti/sti_f.html
The Stillen kit was a real head turner. You should have seen the grins on faces of friends and mechanics alike who would say, "I ain't never heard no Pathfinder sound like that before!". It was worth the price of admission.
BTW, what's the deal with Stillen playing down the kit for the 99.5-2000?
i don't know what Stillen's deal is on the Stage III kit, to be honest. last time i inquired about it, i was told that it would not fit 3.3Ls in the redesign. why an intake/exhaust kit would no longer fit a PF with a wider track and new sheetmetal - i have no idea, but that's what i was told. i haven't pressed the issue since, but perhaps i should before i get back that money i loaned to Uncle Sam.
Where did you get that filter? And >is< it the same one that fits old VG33 motor? I can't find anywhere that says that there is a K&N for the VQ35.
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Phil47, I ordered my K&N today. There is a hold up on the order but I should be getting it in about 1.5 weeks. Did you notice a difference in throttle response?
apb3: How far are you planning on modding your truck? Just curious.
How many miles do you have on your LE? And have you gone synth oil yet?
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Guess if I want more power, I have to trade in for the new engine
Going internal to the engine can unleash a fair amount of power but that is usually price prohibitive especially if you don't do the work yourself.
Hope this helps.
I was thinking of trying it on my Path, but found out the airbox doesn't have a flat surface as the one on the 4runner.
Maybe someone have a better idea of how to do it right. It could a great alternative for an jwt intake if you worry about letting water in for offroading.
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/jnburtman/deckplate.html
I don't want to start any flame wars or anything, but K&N filters are for race cars that get rebuilt often. Oil analysis shows wear metals and silica (sand) increase substantially after switching to K&N. I could also actually see dust accumulating on my throttle plate.
My brother uses one when he races (just in case he really gets an extra .5 hp) and then switches back to something more safe for normal driving. I recommend either use a high quality paper filter or reusable foam.
Just my $0.02 on the subject....
Name's Jerry, now doing a boring survey on car brands. Just a few questions, what do you guys think of the above 5 brands? What would u associate with each of them? Do they mean something to you? For example, some people regard Buick as for elder citizens. I don't know. I just want to know what u folks think.
Thanks.
Cat-Back means putting exhaust system after factory catylitic converter. right..? New muffler and exhaust outlet right?
What is a "header"? Is it just a specially designed exhaust manifold. Does it include new cat or work with stock one? Does one generally put in new muffler, exhaust outlet w/ new header?
What about chips? These void warranties right? Are their any after market ECU's for pathfinders?
Answers or links to general modding information appreciated.
Exzave
Here's a sample photo of someone who custom-made his own intake:
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Owner Notification Date: 9/11/2001
Number of Units Potentially Affected: 31,000
Component Description: STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V282000
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Description of Recall Campaign:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. 2001 model year Nissan Pathfinder
vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2000, through June 8, 2001, and 2001
model year Infiniti QX4 vehicles manufacturer from January 8 to June 8, 2001.
Some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (hatch)
may not have been made to specification. At high ambient temperature, the
increase in gas pressure in the strut(s) may cause one or both brackets to bend,
resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(s) when opening or closing
the rear door.
If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down and
possibly strike someone, possibly causing serious injury.
Dealers will replace the brackets for the struts free of charge.
Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2001. Owners who
take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and
do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at
1-800-647-7261. Hawaiian residents should call 1-808-836-0888. Also contact
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BTW, 265/70s really fill up a Pathy's wheelwells - it's one of those things you have to see in person. Parked next to a Yukon and a Sequoia a few days ago, and I definately had the meatiest tires. Only downside is that my 3.3L feels even weaker as it tries to spin all that rubber.
In the handling department, the Cross-Terrains absolutely destroy the H/Ts - even with the much taller sidewall. I haven't been able to test their inclement weather handling too much, but they did handle the oily California streets much more assuredly than the H/Ts. I'll be testing their snow performance once Tahoe starts getting some pow-pow. The Cross-Terrains definately soak up bumps, potholes, expansion joints, etc. much better than the H/Ts without sacrificing any driver feedback - it's like I popped for the QX4 or something. Better handling and more comfortable - I don't know how Michelin does it.
I knew I wanted Michelins because of their longevity and I chose the Cross-Terrains over the LTXs because of superior street handling, superior treadlife, and equal all-season traction. When I bought my tires, Michelin was giving away a pair of Motorola Talkabouts (T5300?) with each set of tires - don't know if they're still running that deal.
Good luck.
P.S. Keep in mind that the Tire Rack survey still has a limited number of responses for the Cross-Terrains, so it could still turn out that they're worse than Wilderness ATs or something.
It seems like a chip maker could pounce on this idea and tweak our 240hp engines to get an easily documented 10hp increase. Aside from the transmission, I don't think there are many mechanical differences.
Just thinking out loud...
Last week, someone hit my rear and my rear brake(left sides only) was cracked. Whole red lens part are gone, and I can only see chrome inner housing. I believe it's one part if I need to replace. I called the local dealer and they quote me at $140 for parts.. If one sides are this expensive, I rather get some aftermarket like clear or Altezza if they are available. Where can I find them? Also, is this price reasonable? Do anybody know if there is any place selling PF parts cheaper than others? Also, what about Infiniti QX4 retrofit? I like QX4 brake light.. How much would that be? Thanks in advance.
of air and everything else. If you want to use
a cleanable filter use amsoil.
It makes sense, so I guess I'll wait and see if some aftermarket company does anything.
It seems like there is at least 10 extra hp in there!!
Bryan
A guy on AC forum lifted his '01, here are some pics
http://www.misio.com/4x4/llift/before&after1.jpg
http://www.misio.com/4x4/llift/before&after2.jpg
http://www.misio.com/4x4/llift/before&after3.jpg
Also, Dean Thayer has those springs on his '97 LE
here
http://dean.thayer.net/off-road/upgrades/lift/
....
Do you know if this has a much of an effect on the ride?