v6 swap

[misindale3]

I own a 90 nissan hardbody with a 4 cylinder in it. I also have a v6 quest mini van. does anyone know if I can put the v6 quest engine into my truck. if so, what other parts do I need, maybe off the van or elsewhere? I'd hate to send the van to the junk yard if its possible I can use the motor.

[erick g]

the v6 will most likely fit. you have to get custom motor mounts, ecu and wiring, rwd transmission for the v6, tranny mounts, new driveline. maybe new diff.

[Stitz Love]

Wow.
I have a '93 4cyl. etc. etc.
I too thought about swapping to a 6 cyl. when the day comes...
I'm sure you have already considered this, but I will suggest it anyway.
Sell the Quest (as parts vehicle if need be...) then, with your Quest money, buy a 90 - 94 (or even up to '97?) "running" Hardbody or Pathfinder 6-cyl. (2-wd or 4-wd, match your current truck, "my opinion")
You will most likely have everything you need... (IE: an ECU alone can cost $600. to $1,000. dollars.)
Remember '95 and up switched to OBD-2 so you will need all the peripherals.
(as opposed to your '90's OBD-1 peripherals)

Me, now-a-days, gas $ being what they are and my light hauling needs, I am looking for a '95- '97 with low miles (maybe ext cab) in better shape than my '93... and eventually, my '93 will become my doaner vehicle. (peripherals not withstanding... I may find a really nice '93 or '94 and get that instead.)

anyway... because you have an interesting idea, and what erick g pointed out... that's my .02

let us know what you do.