demo243 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 My bad advice... hahahah drop it onto the bumps and run it that way hahhahahaha never have to worry about it sagging under a load 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, demo243 said: some people dig the big wheel low profile tire on trucks- to each there own Yeah, those morons who drive mall crawlers. 2 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 The 205/75R14 are stock on the alloy ST wheels for the 720. I agree with demo243 that trucks need sidewalls. Of course I am one that does not like bandaids on 22s either. Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 13 hours ago, demo243 said: I think trucks need some sidewall... I had 215/65r15 on there but they rubbed BAD! So I dropped to a 195/65, probably could have gone 205... but 195 gives me a bit more clearance while still keeping some sidewall Can you post a pic? 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Also am I going to notice a difference between a 2" and 2.25" exhaust? I ask because I need to order a muffler/resonator but need to decide on the exhaust size first. And any issue with a bigger exhaust and the stupid torsion bars? 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, d.p said: Can you post a pic? 215/65r15 on a 15x6 195/65r15 on 15x6 The 215s really filled the wheel wells nicely, but rubbed bad on any turn. I took a gamble and went 195s for extra clearance - they dont rub, but a 205 would have filled the fender a little better... I may just drop the front another half inch or so... None of this factors in power/gearing - taller tires will "slow" acceleration down a bit... but you can play with the tire comparisons to see how close each tire is. --- https://tiresize.com/comparison/ --- So in going from a 215/65 to a 195/65 I dropped a 1/2" of sidewall (1" overall diameter) and 1" width.; this effectively dropped the whole truck another 1/2" as a side effect. Edited April 23, 2021 by demo243 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, d.p said: Also am I going to notice a difference between a 2" and 2.25" exhaust? I ask because I need to order a muffler/resonator but need to decide on the exhaust size first. And any issue with a bigger exhaust and the stupid torsion bars? A good exhaust shop will get around the torsion bars properly.... I have 2" under my truck I think there is enough room for 2-1/4... The sound might not be what you really want.... I tried a slightly larger diameter to compensate for the crushed bend restriction... it gave the truck more of the ricer fart can sound.... Went down to the 2" with mandrel bends and I like the sound a lot better, has a deeper tone when up in the rpms. I'm not sure what the L20b likes for exhaust diameter.... 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Thanks @demo243 and @Crashtd420 you exhaust exist right behind the cab through right? I am wondering where mine should exit? Currently its under the bed about 6" give or take from the end of the bed angled down on the passenger side. I really want it pointed straight back under one of the bumperettes but not sure anyone does that with these trucks? 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, d.p said: Thanks @demo243 and @Crashtd420 you exhaust exist right behind the cab through right? I am wondering where mine should exit? Currently its under the bed about 6" give or take from the end of the bed angled down on the passenger side. I really want it pointed straight back under one of the bumperettes but not sure anyone does that with these trucks? Yes its behind, well technically over the cab.... I hear it really well... You can exit it any where you like... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Figured I'd chim in on the tires while I'm at it.... I went with 195/60-15.... I'm raised up a bit because I hate rubbing when I have the wheels turned and I hit a bump...... 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 I’m on 195/60 as well. 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, demo243 said: 195/65r15 on 15x6 Like I said !!!! 65 series 195 or 185s in fromt with 205 in rears back in the day with Patfinders Edited April 23, 2021 by banzai510(hainz) 2 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, banzai510(hainz) said: Like I said !!!! 65 series 195 or 185s in fromt with 205 in rears back in the day with Patfinders But you know the "series" is the percentage of the width, right? 65 is a different height sidewall on a 185 vs a 225. A 45 isn't a rubber and if it's on a 225 tire. 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, thisismatt said: 65 series 195 or 185s in fromt with 205 in rears 15inch Pathfinder. stock 14s with 75s I think thats what I ran and fills in wheels well with out overly lowering it 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Honestly mine don’t look that bad just maybe that angle in that pic. 2 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 It looks fine. Just drive it. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, mainer311 said: It looks fine. Just drive it. drove it around all today but it sucks not having a horn. I didn’t realize how much I use it until I didn’t have it. 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Looks good to me! Drive the shit out of it! Throw some Hella SuperTones in there to really let people know whats up! 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Hell yeah brother. Been driving the shit out it. Using tons of premium gas and been keeping track of my gas mileage. I think I have gotten gas more often since I built the engine then I ever have. Filled it up 3 times since the 11th. 9 gallon tank, roughly 8 gallons used @175 miles comes out to 21.875 miles per gallon give or take. No idea what my gas mileage was with my l16 cause it was 87 and seemed like I never filled it up. Edited April 24, 2021 by d.p 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 hour ago, demo243 said: Looks good to me! Drive the shit out of it! Throw some Hella SuperTones in there to really let people know whats up! Hey, if he brings his vape, he’d fit right in with the Lesbaru crowd. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, mainer311 said: Hey, if he brings his vape, he’d fit right in with the Lesbaru crowd. Lol man I don't smoke, drink or any of that nonsense. Nothing against lesbians (lip stick though) the Subaru driving ones don't do it for me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 No drinking at all? My dad is like that. Hates it. I don’t mind sipping a good bourbon or scotch once in a while, but it’s rare. 2 Quote Link to comment
Racer X 69 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 17 hours ago, d.p said: drove it around all today but it sucks not having a horn. I didn’t realize how much I use it until I didn’t have it. Just get the bumper sticker, "Horn broken, watch for finger." 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Racer X 69 said: Just get the bumper sticker, "Horn broken, watch for finger." I just press the clutch and rev it to 5k rpm and let the box of rocks do the talking 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) d.p that statement about you don't smoke, drink or any of that nonsense gives me more respect for you, but then you drive a BMW and it all goes out the window! LOL Seriously though I respect people the that don't smoke, drink or any of that nonsense. Edited April 25, 2021 by Charlie69 1 Quote Link to comment
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