{"product_id":"vq40de-to-lsx-transmission-adapter","title":"Frontier \/ Xterra \/ Navara VQ40DE to LSx Transmission Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gzaLcj84hgk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is simply \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebest\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-speed option for your Chevy Truck or Hotrod next to the T56 transmission! The 2005+ Nissan Frontier 6-Speed Manual Transmission shares its architecture with the robust Nissan 350Z CD009 transmission (The 350Z transmissions have been proven to hold 700+HP). However, the Frontier version is in a case that makes it much better for swaps into classic muscle cars and trucks. Why? Because it has a top-mounted shifter instead of a remote shifter, and a bellhousing large enough to accept a clutch and flywheel assembly that is the same size as a stock LSx application. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LOJ Conversions Gen III\/IV Small Block Chevy (LSx) to Nissan VQ40DE (2005-2015 Xterra \/ Frontier) Manual Transmission Adapter is the first of its kind produced for the LS Swapping community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Transmission Adapter Plate fabricated from USA Sourced Metallurgically Certified Heat Treated Aluminum. Hard-Anodized Black for long lasting good looks and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOJ Billet Steel Flywheel. This flywheel will accept any stock LS Clutch Pressure Plate designed for the C5 Corvette, or you can add one as an option to your adapter kit.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-Plated Grade 8.8 or Higher Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot Bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else is needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontier transmission assembly with shifter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontier clutch release hardware. (Clutch release bearing sleeve, clutch fork, clutch slave cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock LSx Truck Starter (Auto or Manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom LSX Clutch Setup (11.5\" Diameter with Nissan Input Shaft Splines). These are available from LOJ in the dropdown menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4 Bore Clutch Slave Cylinder (If being swapped into another chassis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome important transmission features to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShifter is 26.5\" back from the engine block \u003cstrong\u003eincluding\u003c\/strong\u003e the thickness of the adapter plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission is a 6-Speed manual, fully syncronized, SINGLE overdrive. (5th is 1:1). This transmission is better suited for taller final drive ratios, see graph below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission is compatible with standard Chevy style transmission mount bushings available from Energy Suspension. Mount position is 31\" from engine block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveshaft yolks are available in 1310, 1330, and 1350 style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch Release is Hydraulic with and external slave cylinder. Recommended master cylinder diameter is 5\/8\" to 3\/4\" depending on available pedal throw. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse lockout is a mechanical lockout integrated into shifter. Push shifter down and move right to reach reverse. Reverse is to the right and down. (T56 is to the right and up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed transmissions run between $400-750, brand new transmissions are under $2000!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Ratio Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3576\/files\/Frontier_307_T56W_410_Comparison_480x480.png?v=1576600369\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above image overlays the gear spread between the Frontier transmission when paired with a 3.07:1 Diff Ratio (The most common C10 rear end) and a Wide Ratio T56 Magnum paired with a 4.10:1 Diff Ratio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Transmissions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005-2015 Nissan Xterra 2WD\/4WD VQ40DE Manual Transmission (D50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004-2015 Nissan Frontier 2WD\/4WD VQ40DE Manual Transmission (D40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004-2015 Nissan Navara 2WD\/4WD VQ40DE Manual Transmission (D40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008-2012 Suzuki Equator 2WD\/4WD VQ40DE Manual Transmission (D40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3576\/files\/FXTLS_TRAD_Instructions_Rev.pdf?v=1596113388\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eWill this kit require any modifications to my transmission?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eYes, a small reinforcing rib inside of the transmission will need to be removed to make clearance for the LS Starter snout. This will not effect the ability to use this transmission on a VQ40 again at a later date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat LSx Engines Work With This Adapter?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eAny Generation 3 or Generation 4 Small Block Chevy Engine, this includes the following engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003edisplacements and codes:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.8L - LR4 (Gen 3) LY2, L20 (Gen 4) \u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eSilverado, Express Van, Escalade, Tahoe, Trailblazer, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.3L - LM7, L59, LM4, L33 (Gen 3) LH6, LY5, LMG, LC9, LH8 (Gen 4) \u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eSilverado, Express Van, Escalade, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eTahoe, Trailblazer, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e††\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.7L - LS1, LS6 (Gen 3) \u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eC5 Corvette, F-Body Camaro\/Trans Am, GTO, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.0L - LQ4, LQ9 (Gen 3) LS2, L76, L98, L77, LY6, LFA, LZ1 (Gen 4) \u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eSilverado, Escalade, C6 Corvette, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xr_tl Normal_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eGTO, G8, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e††\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.2L - L92, LS3, L99, LS9\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e‡‡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eLSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e‡‡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e (Gen 4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eCamaro, Corvette, Escalade, CTS-V, G8 GXP, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.0L - LS7\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e‡‡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e, LSX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e‡‡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003e(Gen 4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eCorvette Z06, Chevy Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Normal_text\"\u003eFor more information, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lojkits.com\/pages\/enginecompatibility\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LOJ Conversions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45019523678416,"sku":"FXTLS-TRAD","price":1299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/5580\/4880\/files\/VQ40_Frontier_Xterra_6_Speed_6MT_Manual_Transmission_EA200_LS_LSx_Vortec_Transmission_Adapter_Kit_Gen_3_Gen_4.png?v=1779235425","url":"https:\/\/naluperformance.com\/products\/vq40de-to-lsx-transmission-adapter","provider":"Nalu Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}