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by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Installing the AirLift 1000
Replies: 99
Views: 106117

porksoda wrote:Good info here. Thanks!
Agreed. I plan to do this mod in the Spring. Tired of rolling around like a low rider every time I load up the back with material from Home Depot or hook up a trailer
by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:45 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: better explanation of "feels funny" - tranny issue
Replies: 9
Views: 6222

I get sort of an odd RPM blip when shifting into OD. Usually occurs when cold or the first shift into OD of my commute. It has been covered in a couple other threads on these boards. Being told it is normal and nothing of concern.

V8 spec by the way.
by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Looking for High Flow Catalytic Converters
Replies: 8
Views: 7982

Can anyone confirm if the cats are necessary? Put another way, if I live in a state without e-check can I essentially just "punch out" the honeycomb to increase flow? Have heard of this done on other makes and models. Wondering if it will result in a dash light coming on or some other adve...
by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: transmission upgrades?
Replies: 3
Views: 2930

Would love to pair up one of the more modern 8 speed trans to this power plant. Was in a rental Toyota Corolla the other day and even that thing had one. You now have Dodge Rams getting better MPG than our beloved R51 in part due to their 8 speeds
by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Which is the best engine oil?
Replies: 23
Views: 13959

Welcome to the great oil debate. Been going on for eons it seems with no definitive answer. In fact there is an entire site dedicated to this discussion. Just search Bob is The Oil Guy and see what I mean. I think the best way to determine the most favorable application for your rig is to try a few ...
by Zen_master
Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Rattle noise at 2000 rpm
Replies: 14
Views: 12323

Not sure. You are hearing it from the engine compartment?

I get various rattles and chatter from what seems like the glove box area on my 2011 LE V8. Problem is, I've removed everything from the glove box so I'm left baffled by what it could be b
by Zen_master
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Which is the best engine oil?
Replies: 23
Views: 13959

Agree that pretty much any oil will work. Conventional dinosaur oil or synthetic. If you change the oil and filter per the manufacturers recommended intervals the combustion components are likely to outlast the rest of the rig. With that being said, I run Mobil1 5w30 due to the extended interval len...
by Zen_master
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Another silly fuel economy post
Replies: 95
Views: 46774

most of my work commute is crawling bumper to bumper less than 30 mph. Fuel economy in the V8 under these conditions blows. The few times I get to let the motor breath without jagoffs around in traffic I'm typically doing 80mph on the highway so I never really make up for the work subpar economy of ...
by Zen_master
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: JBA Long Tube Headers On V8 4x4
Replies: 22
Views: 25441

From the headers to the tailpipe. You had mentioned the B-pipes typically won't match up but you had made a necessary part switch that facilitated the header matching up.
by Zen_master
Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: JBA Long Tube Headers On V8 4x4
Replies: 22
Views: 25441

Sounds bad ass. Definitely looking forward to a video

If at all possible, can I get a part # list for the exhaust? Want to make sure I'm getting the same equipment given it's not for the R51.
by Zen_master
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Project Stereo Speaker Swap in a 2011 SV
Replies: 11
Views: 17459

Re: Bose System

Out of curiosity was this a Bose system? I am looking to replace the speakers in my 2008 Pathfinder LE with the Bose system but I can't find any information about the speakers already in there. I would like to know before I tear the doors apart so I only have to do it once. Thanks! you'll need to f...
by Zen_master
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Another silly fuel economy post
Replies: 95
Views: 46774

due to cold weather, ethanol laden fuel, and an occasional inclement weather gridlock on the highways I'm back down into the high 12s on average.
by Zen_master
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: V8 owners...does this happen to you?
Replies: 12
Views: 9051

anyone?
by Zen_master
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: JBA Long Tube Headers On V8 4x4
Replies: 22
Views: 25441

Curious if you did a dyno test or anything.

Also, what's your all-in cost for the exhaust from headers on back including install?

Thanks
by Zen_master
Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: ***List of upgrade for max HP from V8 LE***
Replies: 32
Views: 23238

Headers gears 4" intake and a tuner in short. Head over to titantalk, they've got tons of go fast mods. The headers don't fit without modification due to the UCA since the engine bay is smaller. A lot of people like LT Doug Thorley's but they are pricey. With that said, the OBX are essentially...

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