Posted: Apr 16 2011 at 4:37pm | IP Logged

Hello  and thank you.

I have a 2K Frontier V6 3.3L I have been toying with the idea of replacing the original tranny (200K + miles) 4 speed (w/ OD auto). with a 5 speed automatic one. My questions are:

1- Is such thing possible?

2- Where would I go to get a 5 speed automatic trans?

I am getting ready to go on a very long trip, and I would like to get the best ride that I can.  ( I am going to drive all the way to South America).  Not to mention that I was advised that with a 5 seped, my car would ride at a lower rpm's, and thus lowering fuel consumption.

Any and all help/advidse is more than welcome.

Gus.

Posted: Apr 17 2011 at 6:23pm | IP Logged

Thank you so much for your reply. I guess that I did not explain myself correctly. It is a 3 speed with an OD, so in essence it is a 4 speed trans.

The reason that I am taking my truck down there is because I can not, nor, will not get a rental while I am driving down south.  In fact several LATAM countries they have 97 octane fuel.  At least I know that is true in Peru.

Motor??? is in great shape, about 50k back I replaced the timing belt, fuel filter, has K&N air filter. New Distributor with new cap. (All Nissan OEM) Front and rear shocks replaced, new rotors and brakes. Does not leak, or burn oil.  For a 200K + is in great shape.

I really enjoy driving my '00 frontie, and thats why I want to drive it to Chile, of course, previous detour in Peru to do the Inca Trail, thru the Peruvian Andes.

So please, if you know where I can pick up a 5 auto  trans. Could you let me know???

Again thank you.

Gus