4.2 liter DOHC aluminum alloy 450 hp 90 degree biturbo V8 engine, 5-valves per cylinder, direct ignition
system, roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing
5-speed HP-24 automatic transmission with Tiptronic® (steering wheel control) and DSP (selects from over
200 shift programs to match driver needs), hill detection capability and new “Sport-mode” setting
ESP 5.7 - Electronic Stabilization Program with break assist quattro® IV - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen® TORque SENsing center differential
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS 5.7) with front and rear Electronic Differential Locks (EDL) and Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
CFC-free (ChloroFlouroCarbon) air conditioning refrigerant
Fully galvanized steel unibody construction with aluminum hood and front fenders
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Scoresheets Around the Car Interaction Between Owners and Judges Rejudging Chapter 4 Judging the Car Exterior Paint Finish Body Panels Glass and Exterior Mirrors Lights and Lenses Convertible Top and Boot Cover Exterior Brightwork Dirt, Water Spots, and Wax Residue Wheels and Hubcaps Tires Rubber Gaskets Fuel Filler Compartment Interior Headliner Door Panels, Kick Panels, and Arm Rests Dashboard, Steering Wheel, and Instruments Seats and Belts Carpet and Rubber Mats Hardware Engine Compartment General Appearance and Cleanliness Firewall, Inner Fenders, Inside of Hood, and Other Painted Sheetmetal Engine Block, Head & Carburetors or Fuel Injection Exhaust System (manifolds, downpipes and emissions equipment) Wiring, Battery, Hoses, Tubing & Clamps Trunk Paint, Side Panels, Mat or Carpet Tool Kit and Jack Owner’s Manual and Other Paperwork Spare Tire and Wheel Suspension, Wheelwells, and Undercarriage General Condition and Cleanliness Mechanical and Safety Operation of Basic Safety Items
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29 Jan
Posted by jj as Automotive, Nissan
Before Starting Installation NOTE 9. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction. Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in bold print. 1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions completely before beginning. 2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by checking the parts list at the end of this document. 3. This suspension system is designed to be used with wheels with a backspacing of 3-3/4” or less. Wheels with greater then 3-3/4” backspacing including some factory wheels will interfere with upper control arm and cause damage to OE parts and/or tires. Distance from hub mating surface of rim to the sidewall of tire can not exceed 4-1/2”. 4. Exhaust modification: a. Cross over pipe alteration is necessary to accommodate this suspension system on 6 cylinder models. b. Trail Master offers kit NX3O accessory to perform this modification.
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