Nissan’s Titan to Employ a 5.6L Endurance V8 Gas Engine
Nissan has announced that a new 5.6-liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine will be available in the all-new Titan and Titan XD full-size pickup trucks. The engine features four-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Event & Lift and Direct Injection, and is rated at 390 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Cummins Will Help Power the 2016 Nissan Titan XD
Nissan has introduced the new 2016 Titan XD pickup, and the truck will feature an engine that resembles the Cummins ISV5.0 diesel. To start, the 5.0-liter V8 isn’t a clean-sheet design: it’s part of an existing series of Cummins diesels, according to Nissan, the Titan XD mill shares “over 70 percent parts commonality with the commercial variant of the Cummins ISV5.0 engine family.”
Down the Road: Nissan Titan to Get New Cummins V8 Turbo Diesel
With a torque rating in the mid-500s (lb-ft) and more than 300 horsepower, the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel will provide light truck customers the combination of towing capacity and mileage that is expected in the highly-competitive North American truck marketplace. At the kickoff of Nissan 360, an industry showcase of Nissan’s global product and
Coolant Leak Caution on 1995-2003 Nissan 3.0L, 3.5L Engines
CONDITION: A severe coolant leak from the water pump’s weep holes causes the coolant to destroy the pump’s bearing as well as leak into the engine’s oiling system. Catastrophic engine failure can result. CAUSE: This engine’s water pump is buried beneath the timing cover since it is internally driven off the engine’s timing chain. Since
Finding the Weak Link in Nissan KA24 SOHC Engines
Many of you may have not seen this issue, but once it bites you, you will always remember the Nissan KA24 engine series in the SOHC configuration. ? When the timing chain, guides and tensioner get high miles and wear the chain can actually start rubbing against the front of the block (Figure 1). ??
Oil Pressure Regulator Valve Caution on 1984-’96 Nissan 3.0L Non-Turbo Engines
When installing a new replacement cylinder block/engine in a Nissan 300 ZX non-turbo car equipped with the 3.0L VG30 engine you’ll notice the new block/engine assembly comes with two blind plugs installed in the oil filter bracket boss on the engine block. The original engine that is removed from the vehicle has two oil pressure
Coolant Leak from Intake Manifold Water Outlet on Nissan VG33E Engine
Applicable vehicles: all 2000-’02 Frontier (D22) with a VG33E engine; and all 2000-’02 Xterra (WD22) with a VG33E engine. Condition: • Engine coolant under the vehicle when parked; or • Smell of coolant when the engine is warm.
Valve Adjustment Procedures for Nissan SR20DE Engines
Each cylinder contains two intake valves and two exhaust valves. Each pair of valves is operated by one Y-shaped rocker arm. One valve in each pair contains a rocker arm guide which is not adjustable. The matching valve contains a replaceable shim. A hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA) is also included in the system and acts
Dowel Pin Alignment Caution for Nissan Engines
The following information may help you and your installer customers avoid damage to engine parts and components. Cylinder Block/Transmission Dowel Pins (Figure 1) 1. Alignment dowels are installed between the cylinder block and transmission. They ensure accurate alignment of the crankshaft to the transmission input shaft. 2. If you replace an engine or transmission you
Installer Tech Tip: Engine Knocking Noise Just Above Idle on Nissan VG33E May Be Normal
If your customer complains of an engine knock just above idle from your rebuilt Nissan VG33E engine, you can tell them that the cause may be a normal pulsating noise coming from the EVAP purgesolenoid valve and piping (in the engine compartment) transferring intothe passenger cabin. However, use the following procedure to reduce thenoise. Service
Nissan to Develop Diesel Engines for Light-Duty Trucks Including Titan
Nissan Motor Co., said its light commercial vehicle (LCV) unit will create a new engineering division to develop diesel engines for light duty trucks. Industry experts say this could the pathway for Nissan’s Titan pickup to someday get a diesel engine to compete with diesel versions from Detroit and Toyota. Nissan Motor Light Trucks Co.,
Information regarding the oil pressure regulator valve on 1984-’96 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L non-turbo engines
Engine Builders: The following information regarding the oil pressure regulator valve on 1984-’96 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L non-turbo engines may be helpful for your installer customers. When installing a new replacement cylinder block/engine in a 300 ZX non-turbo car you’ll notice the new block/engine assembly comes with two blind plugs installed in the oil filter bracket
King Engine Bearings Anounces New Rebate Campaign
During the two-month duration of the campaign, customers can take advantage of a rebate of $10 for every $100 spent on qualifying pMaxKote (XPC) products by King Engine Bearings.
Team Eneos Reveals 2024 Formula Drift Driver Lineup
Eneos is continuing a full North American drift program. It will encompass both the Formula DRIFT PRO and PROSPEC championships.
Holley Appoints Two New VPs to Accelerate Growth
Automotive industry experts Charlie Taylor and Will Robbins join Holley Performance Brands to lead digital strategy and consumer product strategy, respectively.
Tomei Forged Billet Crankshaft for VR38DETT
Tomei is featuring its forged billet 5-counterweight crankshaft for Nissan’s VR38DETT.
PRT Launches 32 New Products on Complete Strut Assemblies
The new items represent more than 10 million vehicles in new coverage, and come to expand the PRT brand portfolio in the North American aftermarket.
Best New Vehicles for Aftermarket Announced
SEMA Show exhibitors have voted on the top trend-setting vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Voted by experts and innovators in the automotive specialty equipment industry, these leading vehicles represent the best business opportunities for aftermarket manufacturers and are vying for awards in six categories at this year’s Show. The winning vehicle in each category will
BoostLine Connecting Rods from Summit
BoostLine Connecting Rods are designed to survive under big boost and large hits of nitrous oxide. The 4340 steel rods have a hybrid design that combines the strength of an I-beam rod with the light weight of an H-beam rod. They also have triangulated pockets where the big end meets the beam area. This arrangement
The Best of Both Worlds: Twin-Charged Engines
Not to be confused with twin-turbocharging, twin-charging is the innovative combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. It’s nothing new – Lancia, Nissan and Volkswagen were among the first to use the combination back in the ‘80s, but it’s hardly common today.
