Nissan “Project X” SEMA Build

$20,000

Description

Highlights

THIS… is a 2008 Nissan Xterra, finished in Citrus Strike with a Black/Citrus interior.

  • This Nissan is owned by YouTuber Nismo Nick, and associated videos are viewable below.
  • This Nissan’s factory-fitted VQ40DE 4.0-liter V6 has been swapped with a VK56DE 5.6-liter V8 from a Nissan Titan.
  • This Nissan features the desirable 6-speed manual transmission and has reportedly been registered in Arizona since new.
  • Notable modifications reported by the seller are extensive, and the full list is detailed below. Highlights include 2025 Nissan Frontier body and interior components, Nissan Titan front suspension components and axles, Z1 Off-Road X-Pro coilovers, a Paragon Performance and Concept Z Performance big brake kit, Hammerhead Armor bumpers and rock rails, 17-inch NISMO Axis beadlock wheels, and custom upholstery by Olea Leather.
  • Nissan’s second-generation Xterra made its debut for the 2005 model year with an evolutionary exterior design and a more powerful V6 engine. Internally called N50, it retained its truck-derived body-on-frame architecture and continued to offer clever features such as a storage box built into the roof rack. The second-generation Xterra retired without a direct successor after the 2015 model year.
  • Power comes from a VK56DE 5.6-liter V8. Output is sent to the rear or all four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission and a 2-speed transfer case.

Equipment

A partial list of notable currently installed equipment reported by the seller includes:

  • Integrated roof rack with storage bin

Modifications

This vehicle has been extensively modified, and a detailed list of modifications can be provided upon request. Highlights reported by the seller include:

Powertrain:

  • VK56DE 5.6-liter V8 engine from a Nissan Titan
  • Concept Z Performance motor mounts
  • JBA shorty headers
  • Z1 Off-Road cold-air intake
  • Z1 Off-Road carbon-fiber snorkel
  • CSF radiator
  • Modified Z1 Off-Road exhaust system
  • Optima YellowTop battery
  • C3 Performance Adapters transmission adapter kit
  • Z1 Off-Road flywheel and clutch kit
  • LOJ Conversions short-throw shifter
  • Magna TX91A two-speed transfer case
  • Nissan Titan axles with AAM 8.25-inch front and 9.5-inch rear differentials and 3.92:1 gearing
  • Z1 Off-Road transmission and transfer case skid plates

Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Steering, and Suspension:

  • 17×8.5-inch NISMO Axis beadlock wheels with +20mm offset
  • 35×12.50R17LT Hankook Dynapro MT2 tires
  • Paragon Performance and Concept Z Performance big brake kit with six-piston calipers and two-piece rotors
  • Nissan Titan rack-and-pinion steering
  • Nissan Titan front suspension swap
  • Z1 Off-Road X-Pro TSG (Titan Swap Geometry) extended-travel front coilovers with 2.44-inch shock bodies and 56mm pistons
  • Z1 Off-Road forged upper control arms
  • Hayaku lower control arms
  • Z1 Off-Road billet aluminum heim tie rods
  • Z1 Off-Road eccentric lockout kit
  • X-Pro extended-travel rear shocks
  • Z1 Off-Road medium-duty rear leaf springs
  • Z1 Off-Road adjustable rear shackles

Exterior:

  • Custom Citrus Strike paint
  • 2025 Nissan Frontier front clip with core support, hood, fenders, front doors, headlights, and taillights
  • Rear doors and hatch reshaped to blend with Frontier components
  • Fly1 Motorsports carbon-fiber grille
  • Hammerhead Armor front winch bumper, rock rails, and rear bumper with integrated tire carrier
  • RIGID reverse lights integrated into rear bumper
  • NISMO 6-inch driving lights, 4-inch pod lights, and 4-inch square fog lights
  • Z1 Off-Road roof rack
  • Rear wiper delete
  • Hankook, Dynapro, and Project X decals

Interior and Electronics:

  • 2025 Nissan Frontier interior, including dash assembly, front seats, touchscreen infotainment system, and Fender audio system
  • Custom black leather upholstery by Olea Leather with Citrus stitching and embroidered X logos
  • Citrus seatbelts and interior trim accents
  • Inyati bedliner in cargo area
  • Nomadik rear drawer system
  • Wolfbox digital rearview mirror

Known Flaws

  • The attached Carfax history report notes that this Nissan sustained damage in multiple places in October 2010.
  • The seller reports that this Nissan’s factory instrument cluster was replaced as part of the 2025 Nissan Frontier dash assembly swap. The attached Carfax history report shows 190,429 miles in November 2024, prior to the swap. As a result, this Nissan is listed as True Mileage Unknown, or TMU; its odometer currently displays approximately 35,500 miles.
  • Some corrosion on underbody components
  • The seller reports that warning lights are illuminated because the gauge cluster requires calibration.

Recent Service History

The attached Carfax history report shows that the following services have been performed:

  • August 2022 (178,555 miles): ABS module and steering angle sensor replaced

Additional service history is detailed in the attached Carfax history report.

Other Items Included in Sale

  • 1 key
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