1988 SE V-6 5 speed truck ? Newbie questions

chuckb · May 15th, 2005, 03:27 PM

Hey guys- I have a 1988 SE V-6 5 speed truck with 145k. I was wondering what the reputation is on my motor. Is it the same 3.0 as Z cars of same year?

Are there headers and other boltons? I also wonder if there is a bolt on SC or turbo from other Nissans that could work with it. it runs good and is my beater truck.

thanks
chuck

**88pathoffroad** · May 15th, 2005, 07:47 PM

It's not the exact same as the 300Z, but it's real close. You can get headers for it and other things, but it's dang near impossible to simply bolt a turbo on there...no room under the hood without major customization. I've seen someone bolt a S/C from a Thunderbird on his, but he's a fabricator and hasn't worked out all the kinks yet.

chuckb · May 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM

thanks 88pathoffroad- where would be a good place to get headers? also, sorry to ask so many questions, but do I have a timing chain or belt?

here are pics of my truck. I've had it for 7 yrs and it's been good to me. BTW-It has wheels from a 2000 Nissan truck.

chuckb · May 16th, 2005, 01:08 PM

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where would be a good place to get headers? also, sorry to ask so many questions, but do I have a timing chain or belt?

anyone?

chuckb · May 17th, 2005, 06:00 PM

bump for another question-how much HP is this thing supposed to have

**88pathoffroad** · May 18th, 2005, 01:29 AM

You have a timing belt, it needs to be changed every 60,000 miles, and your V6 is rated at 145 HP at 4500 RPM and 166 ft-lb at 2200 RPM.

chuckb · May 18th, 2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 88pathoffroad

You have a timing belt, it needs to be changed every 60,000 miles, and your V6 is rated at 145 HP at 4500 RPM and 166 ft-lb at 2200 RPM.

thanks

how much hp would headers and removing cats but leaving muffler give me?

veesix · May 18th, 2005, 06:29 PM

Nice truck! You can get a little extra power with a switch to synthetic motor oil. Take off the aluminized hose that runs from the exhaust manifold to the air cleaner housing; all that will do for you is help to heat up that big metal air box and warm the intake air (bad for horse power).

chuckb · May 19th, 2005, 12:55 AM

thanks veesix, I see from your profile you're sporting a nice truck too

**88pathoffroad** · May 24th, 2005, 09:34 PM

Headers and exhaust would give you probably 20 HP or so.

chuckb · May 25th, 2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 88pathoffroad

Headers and exhaust would give you probably 20 HP or so.

where is a good place to get them. are there special ones just for trucks or what?

**88pathoffroad** · May 26th, 2005, 04:37 AM

The only two companies that make headers for Pathfinders are Thorley and Pacesetter. The Thorley headers are bad-ass and expensive(made in USA), the Pacesetters are cheap and pretty crappy(made in Mexico).

chuckb · May 26th, 2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 88pathoffroad

The only two companies that make headers for Pathfinders are Thorley and Pacesetter. The Thorley headers are bad-ass and expensive(made in USA), the Pacesetters are cheap and pretty crappy(made in Mexico).

so I guess the pathfinder ones are what I want for my pickup?