Nissan Titan - Diesel Goodness
Diesel Goodness.... I like it! :B BTW... I think Gale Banks likes this one too! :W Link
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brulaz wrote:
Expected release: Late 2015
Payload >= 2000#
Tow Capacity >= 12,000#
Frame is modified from the NV2500-3500 vans.
10.5" Rear End
Aisin 6spd tranny that looks almost identical to the one in the RAM 3500 Cummins. Motor Trend gives it the same model number.
Coupled with the Cummins engine, this is going to be a tough drive train.
Probably the best review I've read is Motor Trends:
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2015/1505_2016_nissan_titan_xd/
If payload is 2,000#, and they can tow a 12,000# 5er, you're now talking 2400# of pin weight, less the people, less the hitch, fuel, etc....BUT sounds like beefed up frame and if rear axle has decent weight rating..should be ok, but wonder why so little payload if going with a modified frame from a 3/4/1 ton van?
ON EDIT: Great write up AND I read this:
The Cummins is hooked to a heavy-duty Aisin AS69RC six-speed automatic (similar to the one used behind the high-output version of the Cummins 6.7L).
I don't see how it can be "similar to"....looks to me like it's the same tranny if I'm going by the AS69RC....that is a medium duty transmission and weighs 160# more than the 68RFE auto that Chrysler also offers with the 6.7 Cummins.
Sounds to me like they got a big winner here...
