EP.2 - V8 5.6L VK56 Engine Swap Into Nissan Navara NP300

[@reecejones4938]

My np300 has just hit 250k and has gotten a bit sad (head issues). I recently called a handful of shops here in Melbourne to talk conversions, all said no. Please develop a kit !!!!!

[@Schmidty960]

My dad got a vk56 conversation in his d40 a few years ago, best thing he ever did

[@charlie2king]

Love how all the Nissan parts are just bolting together

[@mattshaw7671]

Can't wait until we hear that v8

[@gavinchapple825]

Mate you must be the happiest bloke in the world. You seem like you are living your ideal life! It’s not work you do but “play”… I would guess…good on you!

[@DASHOffRoad]

I’m not complaining 😁

[@SHOCKcustoms]

That rig looks great. Nice work. MCM have done a recent driveline swap that explains when parts are interchangeable between various models from the same manufacturer. Worth a view. Cheers

[@lancek4485]

Wow. 2 years to tighten 7 bolts. You are a pioneer

[@bitpri05]

That’s a decent tow truck - the np is good too

[@torana6531]

Subbing because I need to see this beast started

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

Sounds like it's time to call skid factory .

[@Wintersgarage_]

The coolest navara EVER!

[@dfcvda]

yes !! I want a v8 in my Navara .

[@TheBoobieBandit1]

should have looked at the frontier front cut in the USA same chassis as the d40 vsk

[@jaydenporebski3153]

Need a update want to see this this running

[@HappyGoTravel]

This nav is so cool 😍

[@blairstonehouse]

The Nav Nissan should have sold. Nice work

[@blairstonehouse]

Nissan sold the Pathfinder in the US with the VK56 ten years ago...its a shame they never sold a variant here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Pathfinder#Fourth_generation_(R52;_2012)

[@Brennomac83]

I still really want to do this my series 4. I have looked at the v9x aswell but the raging v8 would be so good.

[@lancek4485]

You do know that a d40Navara is engineered to drop in a vk56 de...like factory engine mounts, cruise control factory gearbox??

[@LVNITUPM8]

Is torbs getting a Nissan v8 conversion done aswell🤣🤣🤣

[@DASHOffRoad]

I’m working on him 😏

[@abazdarhon]

Torbs hide the true. He has only Toyota body rest is Nissan underneath his beast as such he come to Dash off-road for new improvements lol..

[@lancek4485]

In 3 years maybe. Thats the timeline between builds....none running so far

[@keithy363]

Watch price of these engines go thru the roof now 😂😂😂

[@DASHOffRoad]

Yeah, probably

[@tutekohe1361]

Anyone would think the Navara was originally designed for that engine/gearbox set-up!

[@theblade4x464]

did this ever get finished?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Still working on it

[@wayneshannon3028]

I've got a D22 sitting in the yard with a seized qd32 in it, and a 6.5 Chevy diesel V8 sitting in a Troopy at a friend's block at another part of town, what should I with both of them?

[@tjn1157]

Hi mate beautiful np300 conversation where can I get the grill and bonnet if don't mind me asking planing on doing a facelift on my s2 np

[@DASHOffRoad]

I bought it direct from Nissan

[@Mouldyturnip75]

Hope the Nav is good to go in time, will be a beast. Will likely blow CV's like a cheap h**ker. Hotspot LC79 still in the garage.....

[@DASHOffRoad]

😆

[@ttecsolar2846]

Hi mate, long time no hear. You guys did my black beast a couple of years ago 4” lift 35” muddies and 2” body lift. I’m very interested in a v8 conversion.

[@DASHOffRoad]

I do remember, but we won’t be doing the conversions at 4x4 DNA sorry

[@lancek4485]

He can't offer a kit when he can't do a conversion himself. What he can offer you is clickbait and to spend clickbait revenue.

[@nathanappel2021]

Any chance you could give pricing on a low mileage vk56 or qx56 engine ?

[@jamiewilliams7618]

Haha sounds like they only did the easy part then hand balled it back when i got to hard but good luck it will be a crazy nav when done

[@lancek4485]

Thats all he can do

[@chrapladm]

Dash, do you put on electric steps roller tub covers and bumpers for Rangers? I have been watching you for a while and just now got a 2019 ranger. Would like to go through you if I can but wanted to ask. Not in any hurry.

[@DASHOffRoad]

Not really sorry

[@newport5504]

Looking awesome, can I ask where you got the s5 headlights from ? Also wondering can your bullbars be colour coded ? Thank you

[@DASHOffRoad]

Headlights were from Nissan, yes you can colour code

[@dietrich-7]

Good old Brooksie. Worked with them when i was with lockwood cranes

[@bobmorrison8687]

Brain killer project. Goodluck enjoy 😉 😉

[@viisionztjn4738]

Hey mate mint rig💯👌 can s5 np300 grill, bumper and bonnet fit s2 np300?

[@DASHOffRoad]

I can’t see why not

[@newport5504]

Hey just wondering how the v8 has went? Haven’t seen an update, also just wondering does s4 and s5 bars compatible? Thanks

[@DASHOffRoad]

Yes, I am wondering too 🤔. This is an S5 bar fitted to my S3 if that helps

[@warrenvoss4669]

When is there more updates have not seen any for awhile

[@lancek4485]

In three more years he might turn the key... after 5 more vids of a V8 conversion that he has done nothing to first. Clickbait offroad

[@KalebBottroff]

is this up and running yet. seems to be too hard or is it on the back burner

[@DASHOffRoad]

It’s up and running mate. Have a look at the more recent videos

[@stephenmyers4319]

This running yet??

[@davidwilton1775]

I wonder if nissan watches this and comes up with a ranger raptor competitor. A v8 in the navara would make ford sit up and take notice and give the raptor some competition.

[@DASHOffRoad]

I couldn’t agree more. I actually try ink they had this in mind from the start but never executed

[@daniellarno7477]

Where's the update mate?

[@alvarogoncalves261]

Any updates Dave? Does it live?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Still chipping away

[@shanefield7368]

Can you use the nav ecu to run the gearbox and body with an aftermarket ecu just for the motor

[@lancek4485]

Why are you asking this guy? It took him 2 years to figure out how to bolt the V8 in, as if he would know. I'd ask the auto electricians that he is paying.

[@anthonyratanachanh974]

What gear box did you use ?.

[@DASHOffRoad]

Patrol gearbox with Navara transfer

[@13965082]

How’s this project coming along?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Slowly

[@13965082]

@@DASHOffRoad ah I’m really excited to see if it’s doable :)

[@Rob_Batman]

Any updates on this car?

[@DASHOffRoad]

Be sure to check out instagram

[@kieranjongewaard1314]

Will there be a update vid

[@DASHOffRoad]

Yes, hopefully not too far away

[@rangiwalker6547]

What’s Taubs 79 doing there?

[@DASHOffRoad]

I’m trying to talk him into a VK56 swap 🤣

[@warrenvoss4669]

What ever happened this did u ever finish this would like no because there nothing more on u tube anymore what's going on

[@DASHOffRoad]

I’ll do an update shortly

[@onix5060]

I want one too

[@colinfullford8630]

What wheels and tyres please?

[@DASHOffRoad]

American Outlaw, 17x9 with Nitto 33” AT’s

[@ToasterCoasterAdventures]

any updates

[@DASHOffRoad]

I wish there was

[@kellyvinter5478]

All this power and when u go off road and try and use all this power the poor old nav just won’t be able to handle this much power on its drive components and like we have seen once before broken drive shafts broken diff or gear box

[@DASHOffRoad]

Yeah, if your going to make an omelette, you may have to crack a few eggs 🤷‍♂️

[@lancek4485]

Appart from the fact that the gearbox is designed for that engine. And the diff can handle that torque. And the transfer case is chain belt Nissan strong lol

[@xman9241]

👍😍navara

[@andrewthornton6137]

now thats how nissan should have bought the navara out

[@keithy363]

Why can’t Nissan just build these in the first place ffs they would kill the ranger and everything else for sales you would be on a 3 year wait list

[@DASHOffRoad]

I agree ☝️

[@Ryno86]

Any updates on this?