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Nissan Frontier/Xterra Parts For Sale
2002 Frontier/Xterra OEM Eaton Supercharger w/Stock Pulley $500
2002 Front OEM Fenders Factory White (Make Offer)
2002 Fender OEM Flares F & R Factory White (Make Offer)
2002 Black OEM Mud Flaps F & R (Make Offer)
2002 OEM Shocks F & R (Make Offer)
2002 OEM Top A-Arms (Make Offer)
Calmini Rear Sway Bar Extension Rods for lifted truck ($20)
Gtech Computer $50
All parts for sale came off of my 2002 Nissan Frontier SC with 11.5k miles and are in great condition. Except the Supercharger was found in a recycling center. Will it work with a normally aspirated VG33 Nissan? Probably, but I am not sure. The Aquamist system was used for a few months and is like new. The Gtech was used to test my truck (see below!) Email me for pics, offers and more info - greg@mrski.com !!!!!!!
My Truck Details
2 Wheel Drive
Short Bed
Crew Cab
Automatic Transmission
Supercharged 3.3 V6 with 210 hp stock, approximately 245hp now
Factory Rockford Fosgate 300 watt stereo
Autotech Carbon Fiber Boost Gauge (model #4701)
Gtech Pro Performance Meter for testing 0-60 & 1/4 mile (Ebay $120.84 shipped)
Roof Rack Spoiler
Gibson Aluminized Catback Exhaust (www.accessorysourcedirect.com $249.95 shipped)
ASP 2.35" Pulley (Received and installed 9/9/02, www.autospecialties.com)
Jim Wolf Technologies Popcharger Intake (Received 9/10/02)
PIAA Xtreme White 110 watt fog light bulbs (from Tokyohighway on Ebay $58 shipped)
Lund Medium Eclipse Hood Scoops (www.truckxpressions.com $62 shipped)
Autopage alarm with remote start
Whistler DE3300 remote Laser & Radar detector (Click here for info and pics)
Perma-Cool High Performance Electric Fan (Click here for more info)
Hannemann Fiberglass Fenders
Rockcrawler Rims 15x8 with 3.75" Backspacing
Calmini 3" Suspension Lift (to be installed)
Geiser Bros. Pre-Runner Custom Bumper (to be installed)
Delphi SkyFi XM Satellite Radio
Performance
The truck is supposed to run 9.3 seconds 0-60 stock. These numbers are from the manufacturer so you can never trust them. I can tell you the truck is a lot quicker than my 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. That was my main gripe with that truck, but I am very happy with this one. Here are the numbers:
0 - 60 Test Summary
| Condition | Average/Seconds |
| Stock | 10.395 |
| Pulley Install | 8.677 |
| Intake Install | 9.050 |
| Exhaust Install | 7.46 |
Stock Base Test
I ran some 0-60 tests today (9/10/02) with my Gtech Pro Meter and came up with these results:
Conditions:
Down the road from my house on a relatively flat piece of road
4 identical runs
95 degrees out (kinda hot)
39% humidity (kinda humid for Phoenix)
3/4 tank remaining of Chevron 91 octane gas
A/C off
Full throttle the whole time
Truck warmed up and running at normal operating temp
Stock Airbox with Elbow removed that goes into fender
7 pounds of boost
950 miles on truck ( I couldn't wait until 1000)
1st run - 10.24 seconds
2nd run - 10.61 seconds
3rd run - 10.14 seconds
4th run - 10.59 seconds
Average - 10.395 Seconds
I plan on repeating this test after I install each aftermarket piece. I'd like to install the Popcharger, Exhaust and Pulley in that order. Now I know the Gtech isn't perfect, but it seems to be fairly accurate as long as you have it positioned level and straight. I also tested my speedo against my GPS and it looks like it is a little fast. 57mph on the speedo was 60 on the GPS and I know my GPS is very accurate. I thought about doing some 1/4 mile tests, but the trucks real strength is it's bottom end.
After Pulley Install
Conditions:
Same as before except,
5/8ths of a tank
ASP Pulley installed without computer reset (I bent the stock pulley taking it off like everybody else)
The pulley belt slipped on both runs (about 5500 rpm) making a high pitched squeal
8-9 pounds of boost
1st run - 8.49 seconds
2nd run - 8.70 seconds
3rd run - 8.69
4th run - 8.83
Average - 8.677 Seconds
I was pretty amazed at the changed. The tires slipped for maybe 15 feet on the first run but it was my best time. I ran a 3rd run with the added weight of a 12 pack on the front seat and I didn't slow down in time for the Gtech and it thought I was doing a quarter mile. It flashed a 7.90 for a second and I checked the manual to see what that meant. It said that it will flash the 0 - 60 time and then return to the 1/4 mile time. The 3rd run was after I reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery. And I also tightened the belt so it didn't slip this time. I am not going to count that run, but I'll try again later in the week.
Just did the 3rd and 4th run. The temperature was 89 degrees with 44% humidity.
After Jim Wolf Technologies Pop Charger Install
Got this installed last night. It was pretty cool out (80 degrees) and I could notice a huge gain in power, especially before the truck was warmed up. Once it warmed up, the power increase wasn't as noticeable. I did notice the increased sound emanating from the supercharger. It is several times louder under half to full throttle. I ran some 0-60 tests a few minutes ago and here are the results:
Conditions:
Same as before except,
3/8ths of a tank
JWT Pop Charger installed
99 degrees with 24% humidity
9+ pounds of boost at WOT
1st run - 8.80 seconds
2nd run - 8.98 seconds
3rd run - 9.37
Average - 9.050 Seconds
I concluded that the Pop Charger benefits only when the air temp is lower. The stock airbox shields the intake from the heat of the engine. The Pop Charger has no shield and heats up pretty good after running a while. Just try licking it after some highway driving. Ouch! My runs got slower and slower and I could feel the loss of power as the motor heated up. So I decided not to run a 4th time. I plan on making a heat shield and some venting to cool off the intake air. That should make a big difference. When the truck was cold this morning I could burn rubber for 30 feet. It put me back in the seat! But after my 3rd run today it wouldn't even peel out. I have the Gibby Exhaust in now and I'll install it in a few minutes, as soon as the truck cools a bit.
After Gibson Catback Exhaust Install
10/31/02 I ran one test and it was at 7.46 seconds. I filmed it so you can see and hear.
Click Here --> Frontier746.mpg
I also installed an electric fan and ran one more test this morning - 7.71 seconds. My launch was pretty crappy and I had a full tank of gas. I think I can get it below 7.25 once I empty the tank and get a proper launch.
3/20/03 Just finished two more runs.
1st run - 7.49 seconds (Click here for picture)
2nd run - 7.64 seconds (Click here for picture)
Average - 7.565 Seconds
I drove home and immediately did them without letting the truck cool so it was a little hot. And it's 77 degrees out today. If the car and the outside temp were cooler, I know I could improve these times. I left a nice 30 foot black patch on both runs.
- Greg
