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2020 Frontier 3.8L V6 -> 2005 Pathfinder swap
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:00 pm
by ShipFixer
2020 Nissan Frontier gets the next-generation pickup's new V6
The current Nissan Frontier is like ferns or the coelacanth fish: It's a living fossil that has survived tectonic upheavals in both society and the automotive industry. The version currently on sale in North America has gone almost completely unchanged since it was introduced around 2004.
Naturally, Nissan is aware of this situation and it's feverishly developing an all-new Frontier, which should debut before the year's end. It will be built in America, specifically for American drivers.
Ahead of that 2021 model's formal unveiling, the automaker gave us a look at what will motivate this revamped rig. Making it more competitive with other midsize pickups, a newly developed 3.8-liter V6 has been created specifically for this application. Lest you think it's a warmed-over powerplant pilfered from another application, some 93% of its components have been redesigned. And you'll be able to experience it sooner than you think, as Nissan's going to put it in the current Frontier.
So what I'm really thinking is...in 5-7 years I could drop this in my 2005 Pathfinder if my engine ever dies 😎
Full article here:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020 ... ew-engine/
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:52 pm
by underworld1001
Yeah read that today. Someone mentioned in the comments that this is like a factory engine swap lol. Also read that the transmission is from the Titan. A comment was made too that since this is a new engine and things go south, then the failures will be associated with the old body style truck and not the new one. With that said, if this engine does good and I still have my Pathy, then hell yes a swap sounds good.
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:56 pm
by eieio
In a well maintained R51, the engine will probably be the LAST thing to go.
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:50 am
by palmerwmd
eieio wrote:In a well maintained R51, the engine will probably be the LAST thing to go.
Agreed.
It would be kinda cool though to have that 3.8...
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:32 am
by ShipFixer
Well, yeah. I don't expect my engine to go, especially with how well it's running at 179K. But if it did...
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:42 am
by disallow
underworld1001 wrote:Yeah read that today. Someone mentioned in the comments that this is like a factory engine swap lol. Also read that the transmission is from the Titan. A comment was made too that since this is a new engine and things go south, then the failures will be associated with the old body style truck and not the new one. With that said, if this engine does good and I still have my Pathy, then hell yes a swap sounds good.
The RE5R05A transmission in our R51s is used in previous and current Frontier, Titan and the 350Z/370Z as well.
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:34 pm
by Thupertrooper
For the money might as well do a VK swap lol v8 is plug and play look up drivendesire they have done atleast 20 xterras and frontiers. Even 1 350z 6speed with a 5.6.
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:40 pm
by eieio
Thupertrooper wrote:For the money might as well do a VK swap lol v8 is plug and play look up drivendesire they have done atleast 20 xterras and frontiers. Even 1 350z 6speed with a 5.6.
I seem to remember that the 2008 had serious redesigns to fit the V8 option in it.
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 6:29 pm
by palmerwmd
eieio wrote:Thupertrooper wrote:For the money might as well do a VK swap lol v8 is plug and play look up drivendesire they have done atleast 20 xterras and frontiers. Even 1 350z 6speed with a 5.6.
I seem to remember that the 2008 had serious redesigns to fit the V8 option in it.
A longer nose.. but it can be done.
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:16 pm
by ShipFixer
Thupertrooper wrote:For the money might as well do a VK swap lol v8 is plug and play look up drivendesire they have done atleast 20 xterras and frontiers. Even 1 350z 6speed with a 5.6.
Yeah but other kids in school already have that
If I were going V-8 I'd just go get the new Armada. But if I were going bigger, I test drove the new Expedition and it sure didn't suck! Size aside, it's better sorted out for driving than the new Explorer. Gets better mileage than my Pathfinder (not that I care that much), and will haul much more bike and surf stuff.
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:18 pm
by ShipFixer
palmerwmd wrote:eieio wrote:
I seem to remember that the 2008 had serious redesigns to fit the V8 option in it.
A longer nose.. but it can be done.
I don't think there's any significant difference. Same mounting points, same radiator location (believe it's even the same radiator?), etc. Just slightly pointier plastic that looks better or worse, subjectively.