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Nissan’s ‘Frontier’ Pickup Truck Customized In NASCAR Style

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TEXT: 青木邦敏(AOKI Kunitoshi)  PHOTO: 青木邦敏(AOKI Kunitoshi)

The engine is a KA24

The interior is also fitted with air conditioning for everyday use and an AT transmission for easy driving. The only thing they dared to change was the seats, which are reclining bucket seats made by an overseas manufacturer called NRG. When we asked him for more details, he explained that the key point is that it uses a lever reclining mechanism rather than a dial, so it can be used as if it were genuine.

As for the engine, the KA24, Nissan’s well-known engine for trucks, is installed. In Japan, this power unit has a strong low-torque output and is used in vehicles such as the Caravan, etc. The main unit remains standard, but the exhaust manifold and suction pipes have been rewired. In addition, all the wiring has been rewired and the entire engine compartment layout, including the radiator core support, has been reviewed for better serviceability and a clean, attractive specification.

They told us that the reason they went to such lengths was because they had the idea of “this is what it would look like if an American made it” as the underlying theme, and from there they made the final decisions on specifications and installation while changing the angle and perspective from which they viewed it.

Intimidating front face

As for the exterior, a body kit is casually fitted. The kit consists of a five-piece front kit consisting of a full bumper, grille, wings, side steps, and rear wings and is made by Rocket Bunny. The intimidating front face and exquisitely overhanging wings transform the mass-market Frontier into a sports truck.

As for the suspension, all four wheels are air-suspended. The rear suspension was rebuilt from the ground up from the original leaf type to a 4-link, with the original mount positions and other settings.

Because it is difficult to lower the vehicle height based on a pickup truck, and the customization possibilities are limited with the stock base, this time they decided on a 4-link air suspension specification to improve both the ride comfort and driving performance.

Tuning that transforms an ordinary truck into a sports truck, created with a new idea. This is a next-generation way to enjoy pickup trucks.

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