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North American R51 Engine conversion options
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:29 am
by hotwod
Hey guys!
I'm seriously considering an '05+ Pathfinder as my next project. Mainly because of the addition of *THE FRAME!!!* and the interior space, of course. What would make this vehicle almost perfect for my applications, would be the addition of a diesel power plant. What I'm wondering is, would a QD32 - eti be powerful enough for the larger R51? Keep in mind I have a vg33 R50 at the moment with 36" tires. I'm not looking to win any drag races or tractor pulls. But I would like a bit of tire spin in the mud.
Re: North American R51 Engine conversion options
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:20 am
by NmexMAX
hotwod wrote:Hey guys!
I'm seriously considering an '05+ Pathfinder as my next project. Mainly because of the addition of *THE FRAME!!!* and the interior space, of course. What would make this vehicle almost perfect for my applications, would be the addition of a diesel power plant. What I'm wondering is, would a QD32 - eti be powerful enough for the larger R51? Keep in mind I have a vg33 R50 at the moment with 36" tires. I'm not looking to win any drag races or tractor pulls. But I would like a bit of tire spin in the mud.
Contrary to your signature ...
Although, Chevy doesn't actually make the powerplant ...
How about a Duramax?
This is a Patrol, damn I wish they had Patrols here. But this company specializes in swapping them into Patrols.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFpIXZSBetA
On another note,
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03/up ... titan.html
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:04 am
by JAHBLESSINGS
why not just put a turbo charger to the original vq40?
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:09 am
by hotwod
Hahaha yeah the signature says it all.
Is prefer to get something as close to a "bolt in" application as I can. I know throwing the TD32 won't get right in. But it'll be closer then a Cummins or whatnot.
I don't want to just turbocharge the 4L. I want the diesel economy and durability mostly. The torque will mostly be a bonus.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:30 pm
by NmexMAX
hotwod wrote:Hahaha yeah the signature says it all.
Is prefer to get something as close to a "bolt in" application as I can. I know throwing the TD32 won't get right in. But it'll be closer then a Cummins or whatnot.
I don't want to just turbocharge the 4L. I want the diesel economy and durability mostly. The torque will mostly be a bonus.
The sound itself is worth it.
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:49 am
by hotwod
So I found a company that will source me a V9X. So that should make the swap THAT much easier. Plus the horse power difference should make turning the wheels much easier. Anyone know of any major issues with that power plant?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:15 am
by radeonDEUS
are you going to do the swap? I want to see this badly...