What's cool about the frontier is that you can swap parts on it from the titan. The front half of the frame is the same as the first gen titan. So you can swap the front suspension, including the spindles and brakes to get better stability and brakes. The VK56 from the titan bolts right in to your 6 speed with an adapter plate and a 350z clutch, then the whole thing bolts into the frame without any serious mods. The vk56 is a beast of an engine too, with a mild build, you could get a reliable 500whp and at least a 8k rpm redline. That's my dream setup, and I don't see many youtubers build frontiers, but it definitely would be interesting, and the end product I say would be cooler than any factory midsize.
@@gubb73485 you know how tommy is though he already mentioned wanting to swap the interior in the video who knows what t we owe he’ll do with it down the line
@@gubb73485 You're right, but he complained about the brakes and lack of power in the video, plus, who could complain about a sleeper shop truck. He does a lot of engine swaps on the channel, so why not another one, especially if he doesn't have to do custom fab work.
@@anthonyjk yeah, it's fine for like a grass roots event or slow tracks but he even said he needs a real drift car. His coupe is too nice to hack up even more. And building an actual racecar he would have to rip it completely apart anyway so that she'll would be perfect for him.
Love the shop truck! I have a 2012 frontier in B17 blue metallic. Sadly mine is automatic, but has 4x4. It was really neat to see a frontier towing a skyline. Great video.
@@onionrudnik6576 didn't he have to get a job working on chainsaws or some shit? This shop is to far for him so not a suitable fit to continue working for Tommy if dude has to go around town just to pick ty up and drop him off right?
I'm just curious as to the situation around Ty and Grant. Always had a vibe that Grant tolerated him but didn't respect him. Then Tom did the grant house reveal and they talked about Ty living in the attic space above his shop.
I've been commenting on videos he made of the V8 Colorado that he could literally do the same thing but better with the frontier. It's stupid how easily all the titan stuff just bolts in
You got my exact truck just a different color, less body damage and a manual. I've gotten about 16-17 mpg before towing a small utility trailer with 2 dirtbikes in it and another one in the bed. Pretty cool to see almost my exact truck on the channel though.
Im a trucker For roadtrips, stop at Love’s travel stops. Massive parking lots, restaurants, showers, laundry and sells tools n stuff. Idk if he’ll read this but for you guys that see it. You’re welcome
Years ago I had a previous generation Frontier to that one, paid top dollar because it was crew cab, 4wd, with the manual, it was the old 3.3, with 5 speed trans. I ended up hating it, only got about 12mpg empty, there was no room to haul anything if I wanted to, I was getting full-size v8 fuel economy without the power or the room, it also sounded like a tin can on the interstate with the roof skin flapping in the wind, horrible wind noise, and it would run about 4500 rpm at 70, it really soured me on them, I assumed the next generation was better, but didn't care to try one, I think I'd rather go with a Tacoma next time I decide I want a small truck.
Those were called Nissan navaras here in the uk and the chassis snapped behind the cab,there was a massive recall and buy back scheme.the aussies found the problem first when they would snap in half on the rough outback roads.
Copy paste the silver car with any tweaks from things you've learnt since. Or same thing, but with an RB26! We call your Frontier a Nissan Navara here in Straya, it could be an RB30 candidate!?
Still funny to see my old s13 in a video at your shop glad your doing something badass with the swap. The shop tour was much appreciated so sick seeing everything in person.
The truck seriously needs a vk56 and I believe it’s a simple swap if it’s anything like the xterra, if it’s what I remember. Definitely a good shop truck.
Frontiers or navara aren't bad. The v6 in the old ones is pretty damn good. When they went to a turbo 4 banger they went a bit rubbish. Needs more engine capacity and power honestly.
the nissan trucks have bad rear leaf springs the one layer of the leafs snap in half not the best for towing got to upgrade that before you end up in a ditch lol knock on wood i worked at nissan dealer for a bit and i seen a few like that
In Texas. You should only buy a RCSB chevy truck. An of course it would have been awesome. For well under the money. An with awesome power. Cause Texas.
You def need to build ya a RCSB chevy truck. I'm telling ya you will love it an also use it as a shop truck. I have built 4 of them an I have 2 of them still. Mine is 700+whp an my wife's is at 450ish. An I love when I have to pay her tickets all the time. But she dosent have that junk ass frontier anymore. Converter her to Chevy pwr.
This is the most work on a car Tommy has done on camera in like 3 years
👍👍👍👍👍
He's the Richard Rawlings of Japanese cars. He's a salesman.
He’s the boss, doesn’t need to work he’s the brain
Yea but who gives a fuck 😂
You know he went and paid someone to do that hitch
It's a shop truck and he wants to do a full interior swap. Classic.
so fucking true, what a chach hahahahaha
**gets a cheap base model shop truck**
"So yeah it needs an interior swap, TEs, and an RB"
**Finishes build and sells it 3 days later**
And te’s … and repaint the bumper because it has scratch
@@dj27nitro don't forget ganador mirrors lol
What's cool about the frontier is that you can swap parts on it from the titan. The front half of the frame is the same as the first gen titan. So you can swap the front suspension, including the spindles and brakes to get better stability and brakes. The VK56 from the titan bolts right in to your 6 speed with an adapter plate and a 350z clutch, then the whole thing bolts into the frame without any serious mods. The vk56 is a beast of an engine too, with a mild build, you could get a reliable 500whp and at least a 8k rpm redline.
That's my dream setup, and I don't see many youtubers build frontiers, but it definitely would be interesting, and the end product I say would be cooler than any factory midsize.
Its a shop truck...
@@gubb73485 you know how tommy is though he already mentioned wanting to swap the interior in the video who knows what t we owe he’ll do with it down the line
@@gubb73485 You're right, but he complained about the brakes and lack of power in the video, plus, who could complain about a sleeper shop truck. He does a lot of engine swaps on the channel, so why not another one, especially if he doesn't have to do custom fab work.
Finally something that Tommy and I have in common! A Nissan Frontier! Lmao
"its not worth the risk to look thru my warehouse of parts to see if i already have what the car needs" -Tom 2022
Sell the s13 to Rudnick, that is300 is junk.
Literally was bout to say this. Rudnick is an asshole tho he gon do some outlandish
Man imagine if ruddy put that 2jz and some good parts in that s13. Would be a real boy car.
This is the best idea. Junk boy always messing with junk. S13 or e36 would be best for him
“This is the opposite of good” I felt that.
Respect tommy. Good to see you posting.
Going back to the chopshop days... time is just a circle
Edit: The Neo sedan was sick, but like you said, you already did it. SR could be cool
Nah it needs that vk56 badass Japanese v8
Sr is junk and if you want see another lame Sr build just watch oakes
@@seanharrison6162 I support that as well
2500 bucks is far better of a price than what people ask for in facebook groups for an s13 shell
In Canada they want like 5grand
It’s wild to me you get the cleanest r chassis and you’re willing to put this much time and effort into a clapped s chassis
Need all those cars to keep moving forward
Pretty sure those 240s fucked and had a baby and that's how DJ's car was made
*I'm just here waiting for the Fyeah-Spec Mk4 Supra, Poppa Tom will love the 2j life.*
he has an mk4 supra he doesnt really like it
He has one sitting around
A 5.6 swap in the Frontier would be sick
I’d love to see the fyeahspec on a s chassis. If an s13 was some (insert some crazy spec)
Would love to see the Frontier RB swapped.
Yess. With the TE's
Sell the shell to Jimmy, he needs a dedicated drift car.
He literally has the Z..
The z sucks
@@r3drocket659 lol, I agree, but unless he’s going to get more serious (like Rudnik seems to be doing) it’s fine for what it is
@@anthonyjk yeah, it's fine for like a grass roots event or slow tracks but he even said he needs a real drift car. His coupe is too nice to hack up even more. And building an actual racecar he would have to rip it completely apart anyway so that she'll would be perfect for him.
@@r3drocket659 imagine they all go pro ;-; I’d be so proud of all them haha
More excited to see what happens to the frontier than the car
Uh Jimmy should definitely buy that and stop tearing up his clean coupe. Make it a dedicated track car and keep the coupe clean for the streets.
Well now the frontier needs an RB30..
18:04 of course tommy is that dhead on the road that has his high beams on lmao
I love whenever Tommy buys smaller sized trucks good things happen to them😎
You do have a shared shop with Rudnik, so this cant be your worst idea ever.
I like how tommy says pray for me and doesnt believe in God(yahweh)
this felt like a 2016 fyeah video I needed this
Love the shop truck! I have a 2012 frontier in B17 blue metallic. Sadly mine is automatic, but has 4x4. It was really neat to see a frontier towing a skyline. Great video.
proceed to the route scared the fuck out of me lmfaoo
Copy and paste. Your formula for that chassis is proven
18:02 didn't think you were one of those people who drive down the freeway with high beams on.
Hate people who do that
"Looks like its made outta f*ckin tarps" Killed me🤣
If only there was way to do a awd sr in the skyline
You’d have to do like an wrx/sti trans and hope to god it works😂
they made a xtrail with a sr20det
Use a Nissan GTiR.. Awd SR20DET
Tommy literally a few weeks ago “I wanna sell heaps of shit”
Tommy now “I’m gonna buy heaps of shit”
1:43 love it how you stopped short of saying "did the DJ thing" hahaha
32 4 door > 32 2 door. This cars a keeper. Love the 4 door.
I feel like the Frontier needs a camper top to protect engines all year round. But also a leveling kit with wheels and off road tires👌🏼
12:48 I’m pretty sure that also has wired androidauto/apple CarPlay that’s if that head unit is the Sony XAV-AX100.
This *IS* the opposite of good.
And Texarkana is at the Texas-Arkansas line. Hence the name.
I live about an hour away.
Worked outside in Houston for 9 years. You can bake cookies on your dashboard while your car sits in a parking lot. It be getting toasty out here.
Brings back the vibes when you and Ty would do road trips together. ❤️
What happened to Ty anyone know?
@@onionrudnik6576 he was back after he got out from taking the truck
@@onionrudnik6576 didn't he have to get a job working on chainsaws or some shit? This shop is to far for him so not a suitable fit to continue working for Tommy if dude has to go around town just to pick ty up and drop him off right?
I'm just curious as to the situation around Ty and Grant. Always had a vibe that Grant tolerated him but didn't respect him. Then Tom did the grant house reveal and they talked about Ty living in the attic space above his shop.
Ty was just talking shit about PapaFyeah the other day lol
Glad Tommy’s voice is back 🥰
What happened to that red 180?
Needs a new vk56 Making 600hp to the wheels
I've been commenting on videos he made of the V8 Colorado that he could literally do the same thing but better with the frontier. It's stupid how easily all the titan stuff just bolts in
I just want to see that Type-M ( if I remember correctly) wing you've had forever put on it.
VK56 swap the Frontier. That would be dope shop truck.
Great job not hollering when you are in Austin for like the only time ever fam, nailed it!
Love watching your content tommy you seem like a straight up good dude man love your skyline content definitely the best on RUclips 💯
Do something you have never done before, you should have bought a Honda Ridgeline instead of the Nissan. You need to start importing JDM cars.
You got my exact truck just a different color, less body damage and a manual. I've gotten about 16-17 mpg before towing a small utility trailer with 2 dirtbikes in it and another one in the bed. Pretty cool to see almost my exact truck on the channel though.
When the car cranked and I heard like no compression 🥲 oh ma gawd
Should have rented a trailer!
Of course I F**ked up!
Who never F**ked up hands in the air!
No hands!
Im a trucker
For roadtrips, stop at Love’s travel stops. Massive parking lots, restaurants, showers, laundry and sells tools n stuff. Idk if he’ll read this but for you guys that see it. You’re welcome
Proceed to the highlighted route, Tommy!
Love the road trip vids. Wish you filmed more of it!
I gotta bring the 34 to you one day
What are you doing here? Love your work, keep hustlin.
Welcome to Texas, where the weather is as bipolar as my mother. (I’m in San Antonio, the JDM scene is actually growing surprisingly over here!)
Welcome back to Austin! It’s been hell this summer with this heat! 😅
Copy paste the silver car, but with a 26det.
"This is the opposite of good" LOL
Tommy should check out the diesel v6 Navara too. 4x4 torque galore so much fun.
Put ar26 and allwheel drive transmission in it.
Please RB swap that truck and put TE's on it
11:00 proceed to the route 😂😂
Years ago I had a previous generation Frontier to that one, paid top dollar because it was crew cab, 4wd, with the manual, it was the old 3.3, with 5 speed trans. I ended up hating it, only got about 12mpg empty, there was no room to haul anything if I wanted to, I was getting full-size v8 fuel economy without the power or the room, it also sounded like a tin can on the interstate with the roof skin flapping in the wind, horrible wind noise, and it would run about 4500 rpm at 70, it really soured me on them, I assumed the next generation was better, but didn't care to try one, I think I'd rather go with a Tacoma next time I decide I want a small truck.
Those were called Nissan navaras here in the uk and the chassis snapped behind the cab,there was a massive recall and buy back scheme.the aussies found the problem first when they would snap in half on the rough outback roads.
Copy paste the silver car with any tweaks from things you've learnt since. Or same thing, but with an RB26!
We call your Frontier a Nissan Navara here in Straya, it could be an RB30 candidate!?
Still funny to see my old s13 in a video at your shop glad your doing something badass with the swap. The shop tour was much appreciated so sick seeing everything in person.
tommy just said "pray for me"
twice
Oklahoma was 115 yesterday… and in the winter we get ice storms.
" I have to install a trailer hitch in the Texas heat." I felt that.
Houston is like Florida but with higher temps. Can confirm
Frontiers are the best. Earlier crew cabs had the tan interior. Also can use most xterra/pathfinder interior as most are similar
I remember when someone else did this with a V6 ford that didn't even have enough power to pull a dollhouse around
Thats a nice set up. White on white. Set of seat covers for the Crewcab and your set. Always wheeling and dealing, never sleeps = Successful Business
can confirm Houston is basically hell right now. the other day car said 111°
I had a d40 work truck for a about a week, with a 2.5 diesel 4cyl manual, and i gotta say, it ripped, it got sideways pretty easily.
That frontier is doing better towing then my lifted 4runner…. F for me
The truck seriously needs a vk56 and I believe it’s a simple swap if it’s anything like the xterra, if it’s what I remember. Definitely a good shop truck.
The Frontier interiors suck ass except for 22+ but as someone who works at a Nissan dealer, they’re rarely in for any major issues.
This man needs to rb swap the shop truck in pure fyeshspec fashion
something about the 4 door skylines and 2 door tahoes/k5 blazers late 70's to mid 90's are just amazing so unique to be in and drive
You hear about the convertible s13 that went for 5k at Barrett Jackson? Only had 53k or something like that
Papa Tom is backing through Western Europe iykyk
It always happens 10 miles from home, Rj in Oz
Hope that Frontier treats you well. I hating driving a brand new one after only 10K miles and traded it in
Why u hate itn
you chose the worst week to work on a truck in texas hahahaha .
I work at a junk yard near Buffalo so I will keep my eye open for some old nissans. We scrap many cars.
Frontiers or navara aren't bad. The v6 in the old ones is pretty damn good. When they went to a turbo 4 banger they went a bit rubbish. Needs more engine capacity and power honestly.
the nissan trucks have bad rear leaf springs the one layer of the leafs snap in half not the best for towing got to upgrade that before you end up in a ditch lol knock on wood i worked at nissan dealer for a bit and i seen a few like that
In Texas. You should only buy a RCSB chevy truck. An of course it would have been awesome. For well under the money. An with awesome power. Cause Texas.
You def need to build ya a RCSB chevy truck. I'm telling ya you will love it an also use it as a shop truck. I have built 4 of them an I have 2 of them still. Mine is 700+whp an my wife's is at 450ish. An I love when I have to pay her tickets all the time. But she dosent have that junk ass frontier anymore. Converter her to Chevy pwr.
Poor Tommy. 101 in Austin. I live and work out of north Texas and it was in the 110's this week.
One of the best fyeah vids ever, hahaha.
It’s not a road trip if Tommy isn’t talking about the Average MPGs he gets while driving his new cars home 😂
TOMMY's NEW MOTO ---------> Keep - Buying - Forward 👍🏻 😆 👍🏻
No bumper skylines, silvias with giant FMIC's was a thing in Australia in the early 2000's. Dont ask why , it was a muztek flex thing
Some OG bronze TE’s on mud tires on white😤🔥🔥
Hell Yeah Brother 🇺🇸🦅
Got a 2019 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner love it. Take your Frontier and turn it into a Desert Runner.
The gearing does make towing unpleasant in those trucks especially reversing
I guarantee there will be people emailing Tommy with their crashed F-150’s or Altimas 😂💀