01 Pathfinders

Truckster , that lever between the seats is NOT the supercharger activator . . . its the Hand brake . . .

lift the red button on the gearstick max....

Headers and a mandrel 2.5 inch system will make a good improvement, with straight flow glass pack mufflers.

Check out the induction side too, if its similar to most other cars, it will be heavily restricted by induction noise tuning etc.

But be prepared for the increased NVH levels, ok for you , but the missus might not like it :-)

Hi truckster,

A few have looked into getting extractors for the R50, however as far as I know they have not followed through due to some heat issues and reluctance on the part of the fitters to do the job for whatever reason. I haven't heard anyone looking into turboing one.

I have had a free flow exhaust fitted (done at same place that Crazie used - not quite as loud though) and it did help - a lot smoother acceleration and a bit more poke.

Most of the Pathy guys just use a K&N / unifilter to get it breathing better and some have done the exhaust. Many also experience lag on acceleration - a good clean of the throttle body fixes this up.

In the end, it is an old V6 motor and although a good solid, reliable unit, doesn't perform anywhere near the newer V6's.

The PCoA forum is down at the moment - when it is back up I'll see what info there is on the extractors for you.

As I own one I didn't think it was to bad after owning a 4.2 deisel patrol non turbo after all the pathy dose weigh just over two tonnes all most the same as a GQ patrol

Hi-jacking the thread a bit but anyhoo Hey Truckster, what do you know about XR350's, like gear oil type and amount and engine oil type and amount and where to get say a head gasket from? Pauls been given a 1985 vintage one and we want to get it back on the track. emails behind the pic mate.