"feather-throttle-not-hair" (feather-throttle-not-hair)
04/09/2020 at 16:52 • Filed to: Nissan, Frontier, 2020
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"feather-throttle-not-hair" (feather-throttle-not-hair)
04/09/2020 at 16:52 • Filed to: Nissan, Frontier, 2020 | 0
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Oh it looks exactly the same, but they’ve finally replaced the engine! And transmission! For 2020 it gets a new 3.8L V6 with an additional 49 hp as well as a 9-speed auto. Same exact chassis though...
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WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 17:01 |
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It’s the same motor and trans that’s going to be in the 2021 redesign right?* It’s an interesting concept; test out your now systems one at a time instead of whole hog into a new model.
* Assuming Nissan sticks to their plans with every thing going on, and assuming the human race makes it that far.....
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feather-throttle-not-hair
> WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
04/09/2020 at 17:05 |
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Yeah, that’s my understanding. I feel pretty sure i’ve seen a car company do this in the past, but i can’t for the life of me think of an example, so maybe i’m wrong .
I’d have to imagine it’s a little bit restrictive for the new chassis design, or alternatively the new engine design. On the other hand, it’ s going to be really cool for Frontier enthusiasts (if they exist) a few years from now if they want engine swaps for their current chassis trucks.
ranwhenparked
> WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
04/09/2020 at 17:08 |
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Right now, I would not be surprised if the 2021 model year gets skipped entirely and pushed to 2022
speedy964
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 17:33 |
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It l ooks like you still have to remove the intake manifold to replace the spark plugs.
Saracen
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 17:46 |
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I’d much rather have 280 horsepower and 300lb-ft in a truck than 300 horsepower and 280lb-ft.
But, horsepower sells...
bob and john
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 17:48 |
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mustang did it the other waya round, redid the body first THEN did the motors
Urambo Tauro
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 18:19 |
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! The Frontier that my employer had me driving as a work truck was far from perfect. But I’d take it any day over the Colorados in the fleet. I can’t help but fear that the next Frontier is going to be more Colorado-like in all the wrong ways (too big for a “small” truck, compromised visibility, touchscreen, etc.).
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feather-throttle-not-hair
> bob and john
04/09/2020 at 18:43 |
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Heh, now that you mention it, that might be what i’m thinking of!
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feather-throttle-not-hair
> Saracen
04/09/2020 at 18:45 |
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I would too, but in this case, it’s 260 horsepower and 280lb-ft vs 310 horsepower and 280lb-ft of torque.
If torque is going to stay the same, i’m all for another 50 hp.
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 18:50 |
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Frontier is on the same Y62 platform as the Armada/Patrol...is it not?
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feather-throttle-not-hair
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
04/09/2020 at 18:57 |
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I’m not an expert on Nissan trucks, but I thought the Armada was based on the bigger Titan pickup truck.
Edit: Hmm looks like i was thinking of the first generation Armada. The current one is indeed based on the Patrol.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 18:59 |
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Boooo
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> bob and john
04/09/2020 at 20:07 |
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Man, every time I see a 2010 advertised as having a 5.0 I die a little inside.
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ranwhenparked
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 20:50 |
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It used to be kind of a tradition in Detroit not to redesign and reengineer in the same year.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/09/2020 at 22:02 |
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In that case...the Frontier could potentially take the Armada & Patrol's V8. And given what the Saudis do to those V8s...!
Spasoje
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
04/10/2020 at 00:50 |
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It is not. It’s on the same platform as the 2005-2011 Pathfinder. That said, that Pathfinder had the 5.6L V8 later in the production run, so swapping one into a Frontier wouldn’t be a big deal .
Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
> feather-throttle-not-hair
04/10/2020 at 06:38 |
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Goodbye manual transmission. It was a good run.