After 200k faithful miles and multiple track passes it has come time to upgrade.
I started having pressure issues with the VQ40 and an exhaust leak of oil
I looked into new engines but for the price I decided to do a VK56 swap.
Nissan does not make my model truck anymore and since manual...
If you like the current style you only have a couple of years before the supposed switch
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/2020-nissan-frontier-yes-a-new-one-is-finally-on-the-way
I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Frontier is still going strong at 160k and many memories.
Next year she will be training a new driver in the house and she will eventually become his truck. I am starting my search but everything keeps bringing me back...
If you live in the Tampa Bay area. Street Warz will be held this Saturday at Showtime dragstrip http://showtimedragstrip.us/
I will be there racing my truck. Lets see if I can get in the mid 9's this time.
This truck has been amazing. Very low maintenance and a lot of fun both on and off the track. I have just turned 124 k on it and the repairs have been minimal.
- Engine was stuttering under power - bad coil on cylinder 5
- Squeak from the drive train - Bad u joint on the drive shaft
-...
So after 124k the clutch has finally started to slip. So..... Great time to upgrade. I ordered the organic clutch from Jim Wolf Technology and low mass flywheel :)
http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/customer_results.asp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kuEXY7WH5w
Your thoughts?
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So I got rear ended. Luckily I was looking at my rear view mirror and was able to pull out of the way before getting hit full force. The Altima behind me was not as lucky and was hit hard. The bumper of the truck that hit it was sitting next to her back seat.
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http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2013/_STORY/130420-02-e.html?rss
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Rotors/pads have arrived. New tires are on ordered. Taking her to my mechanic on Tuesday to have the spark plugs and wires changed and the radiator hoses replaced.
Anything else you guys can think I should do to get another 100k out of her?