Posted: Oct 03 2005 at 7:31pm | IP Logged

Hello all, new here.  I have a quick question.

I am thinking about selling my Hardbody in the next few months and getting a Frontier.  I am considering '01 or '02, definitely want a king cab and the 4 cylinder. (fuel economy)  I used to own a Frontier Crew Cab '01 SE - needless to say I loved it and I'm a die hard Nissan owner.

I'm wondering, is the 4 cyl. in the Frontier exactly the same as the KA24E in my Hardbody?  And can I expect the same reliability and/or problems in it (if it is the same engine)?

Any help would be cool and appreciated!!  

Posted: Oct 03 2005 at 9:57pm | IP Logged

NOPE... you'll be upgrading to the much more powerful KA24DE motor, the same motor originally found in the 2nd gen 240sx. 

Just like the old KA24E, the DE requires a good amount of air to bring it alive.  (though there's alot more goodies available to bring it to life) 

Click on the www link below to see mine, there's a slight intake mod (though one can be bought from www.4x4parts.com )  And a muffler upgrade.  Though all that power upgrading was negated by the fact I have a huge system in my truck.

BTW... Welcome to the org.