Diesel Titan Info
Here is a little info video on the new Nissan Titan Diesel. The shape reminds me of the GM's. Just form looks I wish it was a little taller in the front (also like the GM's). And I think it will be...
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brulaz wrote:brulaz wrote:
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If they've limited the payload to 1100# they've made a big mistake.
But here's some teaser shots of the new Nissan Cummins. Looks pretty robust to me. Can anybody ID the rear end (#8)? the transfer case (#6)? the tranny(#7)?
Teaser shots
Now compare the rear end in the teaser shots above with this rear end shot of the NV3500 in this thread:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27367865/gotomsg/27938625.cfm#27938625
Look very similar to me.
Looks like the same axle to me. Stepping up to a 9 1/4" ring gear is a good idea, as the Dana 44 has an 8 1/2" ring gear. The 44 is a great front diff. for 1/2 ton 4x4 trucks and SUV's, but not the greatest for the rear, even on a 1/2 ton, when in heavy duty use. The Dana 44 is stronger than previous corporate axles that Nissan was using on their pre-Titan trucks, though. The new truck still has six lugs, and semi floating rear, so I would imagine it will be wisely marketed as a half ton. As with other trucks offered with both gas and diesel engines, the Cummins engine will likely be hundreds of pounds heavier than the 5.6 V-8 currently offered in the Titan, which all counts to reduce payload.
