Jiro's diesel Xterra

[roninjiro]

Just did a test drive and she ain't shifting the way she should so I will have to address that problem here soon... think the tranny is low on fluid. Probably need to look into the electronics as well

 

[deadbeat son]

Just did a test drive and she ain't shifting the way she should so I will have to address that problem here soon... think the tranny is low on fluid. Probably need to look into the electronics as well

Interesting. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's only low fluid for you.

 

[roninjiro]

torque converter takes a lot of fluid...... thats all i will say

 

[roninjiro]

that is with just the turbo down pipe. I went ahead and ordered another flange kit to break the exhaust up a little so that will be here wednesday or so. I took the vid because I took the truck out to reorganize my tiny garage. As far as driving goes, once the exhaust flange is in my hands and i add it to the exhaust... gonna go for a short, then mild, then long test drive. first road trip will be to Houston to go pick up and install my shrock bumpers

 

[roninjiro]

still just a down pipe, but had to take out some trash so here is a clip with crappy audio and video

 

[skibum315]

Love the sound of that thing, even if it is with no exhaust. Awesome work on the swap!

If you're 'done' with your build and looking for a vacation, you should bring that thing up to goneMOAB (www.gonemoab.com) next year; happens the week before Memorial Day.

 

[roninjiro]

Depending on what my new job allows, and what I have saved up.... I will be there. I can't believe I used to live less then 4 hrs away from Moab and never been.

 

[The BN Guy]

Aaaah the sound of turbo spool! That's awesome! Sounds and looks good!

 

[nasko]

sounds great mate, congrats

 

[roninjiro]

thanks guys... the taste of victory is great :wings:

 

[bobDog]

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I take in a statements like California, Massachusetts, or Oregon one would not be able to pass smog, or make a diesel Xterra street legal?

OR. Has no smog or safety test except for Portland city proper. Build anything you want...just needs lights and no bald tires.




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[roninjiro]

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OR. Has no smog or safety test except for Portland city proper. Build anything you want...just needs lights and no bald tires.




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Sounds like Texas

 

[nasko]

I reread the whole thread again, man, that was a bit of work but I think it was worth it. Hope it goes well in the future and the X treats her new engine nicely Great job

 

[Slicky72]

So glad you got that beast running. I will be curious to see how loud it will be when you get the exhaust finished. For me that would be the deal breaker ,yes it sounds cool but after hours of driving it would drive me crazy. I love how quiet the 3.3 L is when cruising down the road.

Cheers!

 

[nasko]

I personally like it even as it is, the sound is definitely not a problem I would think. The only reason that I am not trying this is my skills, eeh, the lack of my skills
IMO that is how all Xterra's should be