Frontier SE-R

[Mo]

We all know that Nissan has a good and powerful sport cars but wouldn't it be nice if Nissan offer a sport (street) version of Frontier and call it like Frontier SE-R. Probably QV35DE engine making over 250 hp. Some think that would compete with the Dodge Decota R/T or Ford F-150 Lighting. They could even add supercharger later for people who need it.

[Infiniti]

That would be cool. And not to bust your bubble but Dodge spells it Dakota.

[Mo]

I was going to do SR20DET engine swap but VQ35DE would be even a better swap. They both make the same HP except the VQ35DE would have a lot more torque. I wander if I could use the same equipment that I have on my truck like transmission and etc.

My truck would probably be as close as my dream Frontier SE-R if I go with engine swap. By the way here is a link to my web site. http://geocities.com/nebat1/frontier.html

Then I have to install disk breaks all around with ABS controlled. That would be a dream.

See now why I want Nissan to make Frontier SE-R so people like me do not have to go through hell getting parts for there trucks.

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That would be a great idea, but Nissan has already said that it is impossible to fit the VQ35DE into the current Frontier's engine bay, it is too wide.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial[/img]quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mo:
I was going to do SR20DET engine swap but VQ35DE would be even a better swap. They both make the same HP except the VQ35DE would have a lot more torque. I wander if I could use the same equipment that I have on my truck like transmission and etc.

My truck would probably be as close as my dream Frontier SE-R if I go with engine swap. By the way here is a link to my web site. http://geocities.com/nebat1/frontier.html

Then I have to install disk breaks all around with ABS controlled. That would be a dream.

See now why I want Nissan to make Frontier SE-R so people like me do not have to go through hell getting parts for there trucks. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why don't you just turbo your ka24de engine. It would be a lot cheaper than trying to stuff a vq or sr engine in there. Plus you get the added torque of the big 2.4.

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i wondered that myself zbeast

people get good results turboing the KA in the 240sx. i'm wondering if you could do the same thing to a frontier

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how are the ka24de internals in your frontier different than the 240's?

When I opened the hood of my friends frontier I noticed one thing room and vasts amounts of it. I think that a turbo kit used for the 240 would fit easily in there. If the turbo headers off of a 240 kit fit, I dont think you would have any problems. It might even be easier given the amount of extra space you get with the 4cyl frontier.(although I could be wrong)

A turbo kit from a 240 or a custom job would still be cheaper than trying to stuff the Vq or sr20det in.(even at $4k) And if you do get a sr20det engine put in, it might be kinda hard or exspensive to try to replace parts.

Good luck, and please keep us posted on any progress you make.

[This message has been edited by zbeast (edited 09-09-2000).]

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there's a lot of empty space in the frontier's engine bay. a turbo should easily fit. but if you still wanna swap, i think you should do a V8 instead of SR20DET. people stuffed V8's into the old hardbody so you should be able to do it in a frontier. by the way, can you post some pics of your truck?

[Mo]

Nobody makes a turbo kit for Frontier. Even if I use 240's turbo I still have to get someone custom fit into my truck which will cost over $4000. The biggest problem is will it work with my truck, even though the engine looks the same from the out side it is different from inside. That is why I wanted to do engine swap, however if I could turbo ka engine I would do it.
By the way does anyone know if 240 headers fit on Frontier?

[Mo]

Here is a link to my Web site: http://www.geocities.com/nebat1/welcome.html
my truck is the on that says Frontier SE-R.

SE20DET engine cost around $2K all the components then it would cost another $1500 to $2K to custom fit it. So it would cost around $4K. However, turbo kit cost around $3500 then costom fitting it would cost around $1K to $2K, if I am not mistaken.

I wanted to keep my truck all Nissan inside and out.

Difference between 240sx and Frontier engine:
1. 240sx is fuel injection and Frontier is tradulbody.
2. Last time when I asked my dealer, they told me the Cam are different on both engines and used different components inside the engine. Next time when I go back I will ask for more detail.

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nice truck.

you could still do a V8 swap and stay nissan, you'd have to somehow get ahold of the VH41 or VH45 from the Q45. or a ZH series but those are spankin' new engines.

a turbo could still be a good option. i imagine it'd be less work than completely swapping engines and transmissions

[Mo]

Yesterday I called my dealer and asked how much it would cost for the VQ35DE engine and if it does work with my transmission. They told me it cost $6400 for a new engine and would have to buy the transmission also and it costs $2900. I can't even imagine how much the VH or ZH engine and transmission would cost.

You are right turboing my engine would be less hassle and cheap. I think I might do that. I guess my next question would be will the 240sx turbo kit work on my truck? Any body?

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yeah, you're right. a VH series would probably set you back quite a bit of dough.
unless of course you could get a rebuilt or used one

if not, a turbo would be a good idea. you could ask the guys over in the 240SX forum to see if they know whether a turbo kit can be done to the Frontier's KA24.

[Mo]

Thanks, I will