4.0 Liter Supercharged Nissan Frontier

[coloskydiver]

I would like to take the time and share with everyone my 2005 Nissan Nismo Frontier Crew Cab. This was my first vehicle that I bought brand new and over the years have put quite a bit of work into it. Check out my Cardomain page to see all that I have done to it. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2247795. I love this truck, by far the best mid size truck on the market (yes, even better the Toyota Taco).

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After all the work I put into my truck, it was still missing something. A supercharger. If you take a bad *** truck and through a blower on it, what do you have? My dream truck. A year and a half ago Stillen released the supercharger kit for the Nissan VDQ40 motor (Frontier's, Xterra's and Pathfinders) and I have wanted one since day one. After over a year of saving and countless hours of convincing the wife that this something that I need, the day has come.

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This is a water to air intercooled supercharger kit that "claims" to add 93 HP to the wheels and over 85 lbs of Torque on a completely stock vehicle. I should see some larger gains due to the addition of my JBA Headers an 3" Gibson Exhaust. I will loose some power due to the elevation and my larger rims and tire. I due plan on getting the truck dyno'd and for the sake of science, I plan on putting on my stockers. This a dyno chart from Stillen with a SC kit on a stock Frontier.
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This thing is going to haul ***. There is a video of a this kit being installed on a Pathfinders for Nissan Sport Magazine and has some really interesting stats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWcwuzRJlYw. In this video the editor of the mag, gets a 0-60 time of about 5.5 seconds and a 1/4 mile time ot 15.01 seconds at 90mph beating out a SRT4. This was with no exhaust or headers. The kit is hear and will be installed on Feb 11th. I will be sure to keep this thread upadated as long as there is enough interest. SO, let me know if you want to know more.

[SpeedRacer]

Ron why not sign up on the dyno thread only costs 40 bucks to dyno it?

[SpeedRacer]

BTW Thats some crazy ****ing power outa a truck like that frontier... faster'n my car :(

[MS3_Mafia]

Damn thats sweet!!

[GR-8]

Sweet.

[Bertha]

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[MazdaTom]

I too really like the Frontier. While I was in college, a friend of mine had like a '99 or 2000 Frontier with just the extended cab (not the crew cab like yours). We took that thing all over the mountains and it never complained. His truck had nothing special on it except for some BFG All Terrain tires (you see them on lots of SUV's and trucks on the road- in fact, your truck has them). When I graduated college, I really wanted to buy one of my own. But I moved to Wichita, KS and there really is no place to take a truck out there so I stuck with cars.

Very cool truck though!

How's the backseat in those things? Does it compare to a compact car (like a Protege)? Can you carry 4 adults without having to move the front seats up at all?

[Huzer21]

That's a nice truck. I liked the old Tacoma crew cab, but not the new one. Too big for me. I've always liked the Frontiers.

[Robert_K]

SWEET!!! I remember when Stillen release this kit. Told the wife I wanted to get a Pathfinder and S/C it!!! Sadly she said no. :( Very interested in your results and reviews. Should be able to smoke your tires all day long with the power and light weight over the rear wheels.

[Rich]

Damn, that's gonna be badass. How will it feel to have a truck that's faster than the Speed6????

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Feb 5 2008, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=23030)</div>I too really like the Frontier. While I was in college, a friend of mine had like a '99 or 2000 Frontier with just the extended cab (not the crew cab like yours). We took that thing all over the mountains and it never complained. His truck had nothing special on it except for some BFG All Terrain tires (you see them on lots of SUV's and trucks on the road- in fact, your truck has them). When I graduated college, I really wanted to buy one of my own. But I moved to Wichita, KS and there really is no place to take a truck out there so I stuck with cars.

Very cool truck though!

How's the backseat in those things? Does it compare to a compact car (like a Protege)? Can you carry 4 adults without having to move the front seats up at all?[/b]


The back seat is not bad, by all means I would want to take a cross country road trip in the back seat of a Frontier but it gets the job done. If you are under 5'10" it is great but any taller your knees are in your chest. I do think that it is a little better that a Protege simply because you sit a little more upright.

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Robert_K @ Feb 5 2008, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=23085)</div>SWEET!!! I remember when Stillen release this kit. Told the wife I wanted to get a Pathfinder and S/C it!!! Sadly she said no. :( Very interested in your results and reviews. Should be able to smoke your tires all day long with the power and light weight over the rear wheels.[/b]


I am to, but trying not get my hopes up. I do know that Stillen does over inflate their stats and I am going to be running at our elevation, plus I have larger that stock tires. Regardless, I should still see a big gain but nothing like a twin turbo kit. 400WHP, WOW!!!

[Colombia28]

Dude Ron!!! Bad *** truck! I have a friend with a little bit older Frontier who is contemplating getting rid of it because its to "slow" and he was looking for a good supercharger. Hes going to love this!

[Robert_K]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Feb 5 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=23424)</div>I am to, but trying not get my hopes up. I do know that Stillen does over inflate their stats and I am going to be running at our elevation, plus I have larger that stock tires. Regardless, I should still see a big gain but nothing like a twin turbo kit. 400WHP, WOW!!![/b]

Thanks. I'm excited for my build also. However I think a S/C Frontier would be a blast to drive. A sleeper for sure!!! Do they offer smaller pullies to run more boost? You can get away with more boost cause of the elevation. Any type of EMS needed to tune? Any other supporting mods needed for the kit? IE: My JWT kits is a bolt on but might as well upgrade the injectors and EMS during the build. When/where do you plan to dyno? If I'm home would love to be there.

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Robert_K @ Feb 6 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=23675)</div>Thanks. I'm excited for my build also. However I think a S/C Frontier would be a blast to drive. A sleeper for sure!!! Do they offer smaller pullies to run more boost? You can get away with more boost cause of the elevation. Any type of EMS needed to tune? Any other supporting mods needed for the kit? IE: My JWT kits is a bolt on but might as well upgrade the injectors and EMS during the build. When/where do you plan to dyno? If I'm home would love to be there.[/b]


The one down side of the Stillen Kit is that because they will warranty your motor for 36K miles after you put on the supercharger, they do not want you to change a thing. SO, no upgraded pullies (yet, I have heard rummors of an 8 psi pulley but you must sign a wavier), and the no tuning ability's. They say they do all the tuning for you but I sure it is nothing like it could be. The kit will be installed on Feb 12th-13th. I might have it dyno'd when I pick it up. I have already done a baseline on the truck, so it will be interesting what I gain. When do you get back into town?

[SpeedRacer]

he's in kuwait..

[Robert_K]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Feb 7 2008, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=23924)</div>The one down side of the Stillen Kit is that because they will warranty your motor for 36K miles after you put on the supercharger, they do not want you to change a thing. SO, no upgraded pullies (yet, I have heard rummors of an 8 psi pulley but you must sign a wavier), and the no tuning ability's. They say they do all the tuning for you but I sure it is nothing like it could be. The kit will be installed on Feb 12th-13th. I might have it dyno'd when I pick it up. I have already done a baseline on the truck, so it will be interesting what I gain. When do you get back into town?[/b]

Well that sucks. I'm sure with some tuning and supporting mods to can free up even more power. Is Stillen doing the install???

As mentioned I'm in Kuwait. I'll be home mid-March. None-the-less... Best of luck and look forward to seeing how your turck turns out.

[coloskydiver]

Picking up the truck tomorrow!!! :420f504f: It sucks that we will have 6" of snow, but it will be in the 50's this weekend. I will be dyno'n it tomorrow afternoon if anyone wants to brave the snow. But I will be posting my results.

[Robert_K]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Feb 13 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=25436)</div>Picking up the truck tomorrow!!! :420f504f: It sucks that we will have 6" of snow, but it will be in the 50's this weekend. I will be dyno'n it tomorrow afternoon if anyone wants to brave the snow. But I will be posting my results.[/b]

If you're able please take some vids of it on the rollers. Love to hear how it sounds!!! Bet this is a sleepless night for you. LOL

[Huzer21]

That's awesome! Can't wait to see/hear the results. That's going to be one badass Frontier!

[coloskydiver]

Well it looks like MAC is going to need the truck one more day. One of his main guys was out sick but was told it wouldbe ready Friday afternoon. Oh well. I will post the results and some pics as soon as i get them.

[SpeedRacer]

Well thats whatcha get going to MAC :P Goodluck and hope to god everything gets installed correctly.

[Robert_K]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Feb 14 2008, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=25624)</div>Well thats whatcha get going to MAC :P Goodluck and hope to god everything gets installed correctly.[/b]

Oh God! :1076b880: Like you've never called in sick. Or any other shop never had someone call in sick.

[SpeedRacer]

That's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying be careful when you go there make sure they do everything correct and hope to god nothing blows.

Personally I would have had the dealership do it because then Stillen would warranty the work. I'm not 100% if they warranty it if the dealership doesn't do it.

I hate taking stuff to the dealership but if it gets me a warranty on something I'm supercharging that extra 1k for install vs 7k for engine would be a good investment.

[6i_guy]

very nice!!!!

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Feb 14 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=25630)</div>That's not what I'm saying. I'm just saying be careful when you go there make sure they do everything correct and hope to god nothing blows.

Personally I would have had the dealership do it because then Stillen would warranty the work. I'm not 100% if they warranty it if the dealership doesn't do it.

I hate taking stuff to the dealership but if it gets me a warranty on something I'm supercharging that extra 1k for install vs 7k for engine would be a good investment.[/b]


Stillen will Warranty it as long as it was installed by an ASE certified tech, plus MAC is an Authorized Stillen Dealer.

[coloskydiver]

Well I picked up my truck today and all I have to say is WOW!!!. We put it on the Dyno and it put out 298WHP. This is about a 80 HP gain to the wheels. Nick said that as the computer learns I should pickup another 10-12 HP. When I get off work I will post pics and the Dyno runs. I was pleased to see these gains, simply do to our elevation and the size tires I am running. The supercharger is suposed to run at about 6 PSI but due to the atmospheric preasure change at our elevation, I am probably only runnning about 4.5- 5 PSI. This truck it really fast.

[SpeedRacer]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Feb 16 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=25946)</div>Stillen will Warranty it as long as it was installed by an ASE certified tech, plus MAC is an Authorized Stillen Dealer.[/b]

Okay thats all that matters then i suppose.

[Colombia28]

Cool. Cant wait to hear and see it!

[Huzer21]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Feb 16 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=25948)</div>Well I picked up my truck today and all I have to say is WOW!!!. We put it on the Dyno and it put out 298WHP. This is about a 80 HP gain to the wheels. Nick said that as the computer learns I should pickup another 10-12 HP. When I get off work I will post pics and the Dyno runs. I was pleased to see these gains, simply do to our elevation and the size tires I am running. The supercharger is suposed to run at about 6 PSI but due to the atmospheric preasure change at our elevation, I am probably only runnning about 4.5- 5 PSI. This truck it really fast.[/b]

Congrats! I'm jealous!!

[coloskydiver]

Well here it is my Dyno Results- I was off a little bit. I ended at 294 WHP, but was still over an 80 HP gain. As the ECU learns with the supercharger on there, I should at least pick up enough power to be over 300 WHP. If I had more space on my acount to upload my pics I would, but it is hard to post pic with only 500K to work with.

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[Huzer21]

The better way to do pics is to post them in the gallery, and then link to them. I edited your post for you. :)

[SpeedRacer]

whats yer TQ?

[Robert_K]

Wow!!! She's pulling all way to 5750rpm!!! I'm sure with some intake/exhaust mods you'll break well into the 300whp range.

[MazdaTom]

Better increase the tire budget!

[coloskydiver]

I put together some pics in a gallery and updated the start of the tread. I love this supercharger!!! :koolaidman: It is fast. It is like a MazdaSpeed in a truck body, just doesn't handle as well. I would like to go up a against a stock Speed6 just for a compairison. I know the Speed would win but it would be close. If I had smaller tires I just might win. If there are any takers let me know.




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[SpeedRacer]

Wha bout stock speed3?

[Robert_K]

How about against another Nissan? LOL J/K I'm honestly jealous. Truck look good. Sleeper for sure! Congrats again!

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Robert_K @ Mar 6 2008, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=30578)</div>How about against another Nissan? LOL J/K I'm honestly jealous. Truck look good. Sleeper for sure! Congrats again![/b]


Not as jealous as I am of your car. I saw the pile of parts you were putting on that thing. Are you sure that things is still going to be street legal? Let me know when you Dyno it, I would really like to be there for that.

[Robert_K]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (coloskydiver @ Mar 6 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=30581)</div>Not as jealous as I am of your car. I saw the pile of parts you were putting on that thing. Are you sure that things is still going to be street legal? Let me know when you Dyno it, I would really like to be there for that.[/b]

Thanks. Should be tuning my car on the 21st at MAC. Love for you to come so I can check out your truck. honestly I'd like to have a S/C Frontier or Pathfinder to tow my Z to racing events. Why I want to see yours so bad and why I'm jealous.

[Colombia28]

:73eee77e: Such a bad *** truck! I would love to hear it someday! SC's sound so incredibly sexy!

[MS3_Mafia]

Truck is sweet man, I can't wait to see it in person!! Bring it to the Hamburger Stand one of these weekends.

[Rich]

Ron are you home today? I could come by with my Speed6 :D

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MS3_Mafia @ Mar 7 2008, 04:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=30605)</div>Truck is sweet man, I can't wait to see it in person!! Bring it to the Hamburger Stand one of these weekends.[/b]

I will have to take a rain check but it is on like Donkey Kong. :77382473:

[MS3_Mafia]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rich @ Mar 7 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=30681)</div>Ron are you home today? I could come by with my Speed6 :D[/b]

You better hope he doesn't embarass you Rich... Lol

[coloskydiver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MS3_Mafia @ Mar 8 2008, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=30831)</div>You better hope he doesn't embarass you Rich... Lol[/b]


He is shaking in his boots. Anyone want to ride shot gun and video Rich's *** whoop'n for everyone else to enjoy?LOL :774ac683:

[SpeedRacer]

I'm so in. Then I'll race you afterwards :)

[Robert_K]

I'll be a chase car. :lol:

[SpeedRacer]

Pffff.... I hate you...

[Robert_K]

Such strong words. :(

[SpeedRacer]

Such fast car :(

[Robert_K]

Such an empty back acct. :(

[6i_guy]

you know I have to say that is a pretty sweet truck man....nice to see it in person.

[GR-8]

Looks sweet. Next time you have to give us a ride in it. I've had a ride in a Supercharged Explorer SUT. That thing was freaking fast.

[Rich]

Ok Ron, Thursday evening it's on. Cool?





:D