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SWB Safari Patrol question
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:24 pm
by Xalbador
I'm getting a Patrol Safari SWB since the new models have the 4.8 engine. My friend told me that the 4.8 SWB version has the 4.5 transmission and differentials, and the LWB version has the 4.8 transmission and differentials, is this true?
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:36 pm
by alshamsi_m
Yes... that is correct
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:38 pm
by Xalbador
What do you recommend? since you own one yourself.
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:27 pm
by muaz
Xalbador;30885 wrote:What do you recommend? since you own one yourself.
Are you talking about manual or auto
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:31 pm
by Xalbador
muaz;30890 wrote:Are you talking about manual or auto
im really not sure yet but im mostly getting an auto
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:34 pm
by muaz
Xalbador;30891 wrote:im really not sure yet but im mostly getting an auto
Am not sure if the auto comes with diflock
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:41 pm
by caprihorse
Xalbador;30882 wrote:I'm getting a Patrol Safari SWB since the new models have the 4.8 engine. My friend told me that the 4.8 SWB version has the 4.5 transmission and differentials, and the LWB version has the 4.8 transmission and differentials, is this true?
There are various options for Y61. In general both versions can be ordered with rear differential locks. However unfortunately 4.5L Patrol, if it is SWB or LWB is a weak version engine, significantly sitting below performance of Pathfinder 3.5L. Only reliable option for Patrol is 4.8L VVT, equipped with rear difflocks, doesn't very much matter if LWB or SWB. My personal opinion is that SWB acts more swiftly as LWB. At the moment all versions can be ordered with M/T or A/T, but for off-roading M/T is the most preferable option.