My brothers looking at a Nissan? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

94redrodeo · 12-10-2006, 07:01 PM

My brother recently lost his car in a accident and he is looking at a 95-96 hardbody. I have an Isuzu with a SAS but I used to have one with IFS and a 3+3 lift. How are the Nissan's I hear the steering is weak can they be made into a pretty good off roader

onlyonedr · 12-10-2006, 08:58 PM

If he gets a '95 he can get a V6. '96-'97 were 4-bangers only.

Steering is the only big weak point, lots of people building fixes these days. L&P Performance does a nice centerlink upgrade that takes care of it for not much $$.

All the normal mods are available, if you are used to Isuzu's then you know all about "limited market" for finding parts. Nissans are getting better to find parts for nowadays.

I'd tell him to buy it, get an L&P centerlink, a locker for the rear and some real tires and go play. They can do a fair amount like that. If he wants to SAS it Calmini sells a front crossmember to do a lead spring SAS, if he wants to keep the IFS he can get a Trailmaster 4" lift and combo that with a UCA lift for ~ 6-7" of lift overall. Stuff like T-case gears, sliders, bumpers, etc are pretty easy to come buy (but not entirely cheap).

Once he buys it tell him to post up on here and on www.4x4parts.com for ideas.

94redrodeo · 12-10-2006, 09:04 PM

What is the horsepower difference? Are v6's 165 hp and 4cyl 155hp

What are the low range ratio?

Should he get a Auto or manual?

nissancrawler · 12-10-2006, 09:54 PM

not sure the hp rating for those years, t-case gearing is more or less 2:1. Automotive customizers sells a 3.7:1 kit, and calmini sells a 4:1 kit for them. My preference would be a manual. The auto coolers have a history of plugging, many people just run an aftermarket one, and bypass the stock one. The auto's have a history of being semi-weak.

nissannut · 12-11-2006, 08:09 AM

Look for a 90-95 V6. 89 and older are TBI. 90+ are MPI.

comeonstart · 12-11-2006, 02:55 PM

If he wants a 4x4 to wheel and build I reccomend a yota. Hardly any aftermarket for nissan.
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Ketshy · 12-11-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comeonstart

If he wants a 4x4 to wheel and build I reccomend a yota. Hardly any aftermarket for nissan.

But whats the fun in that? Everybody and their brother has a yota, plus they're usually more expensive (until you start modifying it, that is).

In all seriousness I have to agree with comeonstart, unless your brother wants a more unique vehicle.

Edit: For a stupid mistake, plus some.

D-RAT · 12-21-2006, 12:53 PM

A '95 V6 is 154 hp, and the 4 banger is 134hp.

SMITHTONU02 · 12-21-2006, 02:42 PM

I have had the 4 banger and the V6 and actually my 4 has more power it seems. I run 32s with no problem. Definitly get a manual tranny.

Crruisercharlie · 12-21-2006, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94redrodeo

My brother recently lost his car in a accident and he is looking at a 95-96 hardbody. I have an Isuzu with a SAS but I used to have one with IFS and a 3+3 lift. How are the Nissan's I hear the steering is weak can they be made into a pretty good off roader

If he wants that type of vehicle, tell him to buy a 4runner. It will hold up much better... and they are much cooler.

12-10-2006, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
94redrodeo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42888 Posts: 164	My brothers looking at a Nissan? My brother recently lost his car in a accident and he is looking at a 95-96 hardbody. I have an Isuzu with a SAS but I used to have one with IFS and a 3+3 lift. How are the Nissan's I hear the steering is weak can they be made into a pretty good off roader __________________ 2007 Gmc Sierra 2500hd SLT Duramax Last edited by 94redrodeo; 12-10-2006 at 07:02 PM.

12-10-2006, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
onlyonedr Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19543 Posts: 223	If he gets a '95 he can get a V6. '96-'97 were 4-bangers only. Steering is the only big weak point, lots of people building fixes these days. L&P Performance does a nice centerlink upgrade that takes care of it for not much $$. All the normal mods are available, if you are used to Isuzu's then you know all about "limited market" for finding parts. Nissans are getting better to find parts for nowadays. I'd tell him to buy it, get an L&P centerlink, a locker for the rear and some real tires and go play. They can do a fair amount like that. If he wants to SAS it Calmini sells a front crossmember to do a lead spring SAS, if he wants to keep the IFS he can get a Trailmaster 4" lift and combo that with a UCA lift for ~ 6-7" of lift overall. Stuff like T-case gears, sliders, bumpers, etc are pretty easy to come buy (but not entirely cheap). Once he buys it tell him to post up on here and on www.4x4parts.com for ideas. __________________ '01 Nissan KC Desert Runner: Work in Progress '69 Chevy K5: Non-Wheeling Fun Rig

12-10-2006, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
94redrodeo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42888 Posts: 164	What is the horsepower difference? Are v6's 165 hp and 4cyl 155hp What are the low range ratio? Should he get a Auto or manual? __________________ 2007 Gmc Sierra 2500hd SLT Duramax

12-10-2006, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
nissancrawler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76684 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,919	not sure the hp rating for those years, t-case gearing is more or less 2:1. Automotive customizers sells a 3.7:1 kit, and calmini sells a 4:1 kit for them. My preference would be a manual. The auto coolers have a history of plugging, many people just run an aftermarket one, and bypass the stock one. The auto's have a history of being semi-weak. __________________ [QUOTE=nahmus;9175355]asking chit chat to stop before they are done is kinda like asking piranhas to stop after one bite.[/QUOTE]

12-11-2006, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
nissannut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45529 Location: Texas Posts: 504	Look for a 90-95 V6. 89 and older are TBI. 90+ are MPI. __________________ Pathfinder SEV6, 3 link SAS, 35s. Armada SEV8

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comeonstart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 49939 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 2,797	If he wants a 4x4 to wheel and build I reccomend a yota. Hardly any aftermarket for nissan. ________ WASHINGTON MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES Last edited by comeonstart; 08-23-2011 at 07:19 PM.

12-21-2006, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
D-RAT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17554 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 181	A '95 V6 is 154 hp, and the 4 banger is 134hp. __________________ 1998 Nissan Frontier - The Other White Meat www.nissan4wheelers.com

12-21-2006, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
SMITHTONU02 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75466 Location: Ashford, AL. Posts: 197	I have had the 4 banger and the V6 and actually my 4 has more power it seems. I run 32s with no problem. Definitly get a manual tranny. __________________ Elwenil- "The torsion bars can travel pretty far if you throw them"

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