2004 Frontier RB swap possible?

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hchase17
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Car: 2004 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

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I'm sure if it's possible it has been done before. But I was wondering if anyone has seen an RB25 or 26 swapped into a early 2000's bodystyle frontier and if it is worth it to do it. I'm sure that the driveline swap would be extremely difficult if not impossible just becuse of the front suspension. But before I ask anymore questions I just want to know if it can even be done. Your input s greatly appreciated.


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Rev_D21
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The 2000 Frontier is not really all that different mechanically from the previous generation Hardbody truck, all Nissan did was make some minor cosmetic changes and added the KA24DE among a few other changes, so you might start to gain from reading up on some of the swaps the HB guys have done since body, suspension and engine mounting are extremely similar. It's all about money and the ability to fab when it comes to a swap. Also factor in lots of time staring at the project thinking things through step by step.


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