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VK56 Swap/Complete titan swap
Username:Skilander
Year:2006
Make:Nissan
Model:Frontier
Trim:SE 4x4
Color:Charcoal Grey
Mods:
Titan powertrain & running gear
Interior:
Exterior:
Drivetrain:
Engine: VK56 V8
Front: M205
Rear: M226 Dana 44
Suspension & Tires:
Radflo 2.5 coilovers
Titan swap
17" Black Rhino El Cajon w/ Mastercraft Courser MXT
Armor:
Stock
Performance:
Stock VK
PRG Engine and Trans mounts
Gear and Other:
Stock
In Progress:
PRG/Deaver 10 leaf race spring pack
PRG M226 Diff Cover
Rough Country Traction Bar w Upgrade
PRG SAW Titan Swap Kit
PRG Boxed Titan Lower A-arms
Radflo Titan 2.0 Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks
Catisrophic failure of the front driveline broke a hole into the side of the transmission, local salvage wanted between 2000-2300$.
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So I did some reading and bought a Titan instead.
This was its sad state when I picked it up:
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I was able to get the three flats to take and hold air again which was a big surprise. Also pulled the busted windshield
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After I ensure all parts are in running condition I will start the powertrain tear down.
But so far..
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Year:2006
Make:Nissan
Model:Frontier
Trim:SE 4x4
Color:Charcoal Grey
Mods:
Titan powertrain & running gear
Interior:
Exterior:
Drivetrain:
Engine: VK56 V8
Front: M205
Rear: M226 Dana 44
Suspension & Tires:
Radflo 2.5 coilovers
Titan swap
17" Black Rhino El Cajon w/ Mastercraft Courser MXT
Armor:
Stock
Performance:
Stock VK
PRG Engine and Trans mounts
Gear and Other:
Stock
In Progress:
PRG/Deaver 10 leaf race spring pack
PRG M226 Diff Cover
Rough Country Traction Bar w Upgrade
PRG SAW Titan Swap Kit
PRG Boxed Titan Lower A-arms
Radflo Titan 2.0 Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks
Catisrophic failure of the front driveline broke a hole into the side of the transmission, local salvage wanted between 2000-2300$.
So I did some reading and bought a Titan instead.
This was its sad state when I picked it up:
I was able to get the three flats to take and hold air again which was a big surprise. Also pulled the busted windshield
After I ensure all parts are in running condition I will start the powertrain tear down.
But so far..
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Pulled the intake plenum and found quite a lot of oil sitting on top of the valves.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/Skilander/KIMG0790_zpscca7n5at.jpg
Sucked the oil out and cleaned them up. Pulled the spark plugs and checked compression. Initially a little low, but primed the cylinders with a little marvel mystery oil and brought the compression up well above minimum standards.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/Skilander/KIMG0806_zpsrkvbkwit.jpg
Going to electric fans and no A/C so I'll be getting a custom serpentine belt to accommodate the new length tomorrow, also will putting all fresh fluids in and seeing if she'll drive.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/Skilander/KIMG0790_zpscca7n5at.jpg
Sucked the oil out and cleaned them up. Pulled the spark plugs and checked compression. Initially a little low, but primed the cylinders with a little marvel mystery oil and brought the compression up well above minimum standards.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/Skilander/KIMG0806_zpsrkvbkwit.jpg
Going to electric fans and no A/C so I'll be getting a custom serpentine belt to accommodate the new length tomorrow, also will putting all fresh fluids in and seeing if she'll drive.
Attachments
Put her back together enough to drive out of the shop and around the parking lot. Everything felt strong and responsive. Planning to leakdown test before I start the strip down of the chassis.
The "custom' Serpentine belt:
The "custom' Serpentine belt:
Attachments
Performed some more tests on the VK56 this weekend. Really want to ensure its in good condition before doing the swap.
Cylinder leak down test.
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Passed with no problems
Block test.
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Also no issue
But last test of the day I found a problem. Added some UV dye to the radiator and let it run for a few minutes. Checked the oil and it was pretty glowy. Head gasket in my future.
Cylinder leak down test.
Passed with no problems
Block test.
Also no issue
But last test of the day I found a problem. Added some UV dye to the radiator and let it run for a few minutes. Checked the oil and it was pretty glowy. Head gasket in my future.
Got the Titan gutted and out of the shop
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And Pick-n-Pull gave me 21 whole dollars for the body.
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And Pick-n-Pull gave me 21 whole dollars for the body.
Finished the front end swap. Installed the front diff m205 and half shafts, rack and pinion, upper and lower control arms, wheel hub assembly's with the Titans bigger breaks and rotors, and having to use the stock Titan wheels because the lug pattern is different. Big bummer, I was wanting to keep my wheels.
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Truck has to look all sad without its rear-end until I finish welding on the new leaf spring perches for the m226 to mount up correctly.
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Truck has to look all sad without its rear-end until I finish welding on the new leaf spring perches for the m226 to mount up correctly.
Got the Vk torn apart and cleaned up for the new gaskets, everything looked good after getting the grime off
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Reassembled with all new gaskets, ready to go back in.
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Waiting on the lift to open up to get the rear in. Sent out my harness to SinisterFrontier06 for some Pro rewiring. Getting close enough I can taste it.
Reassembled with all new gaskets, ready to go back in.
Waiting on the lift to open up to get the rear in. Sent out my harness to SinisterFrontier06 for some Pro rewiring. Getting close enough I can taste it.
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