Section 3: Vehicle¶

The base van, what rides on it, and the equipment added to the factory electrical system outside the accessory build in Power Systems.

Base vehicle¶

Item	Value
Model	2018 Nissan NV3500
Engine	5.6 L V8 (VK56 family)
Lift kit	Weldtec Designs - lift height TBD
Front suspension	King coilovers
Rear shocks	Bilstein 5100
Batteries	Odyssey AGM Group 34, START + AUX (see Batteries & Charging)

Wheels & tires¶

Item	Value
Tire	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss
Size	285/65R18
Overall diameter	About 32.6" (calculated from the size)
Wheels	TBD - make, size, and offset

Viper alarm & SmartStart¶

Item	Value
System	Viper alarm with SmartStart remote start
Install method	T-harnesses on the factory connectors - no factory wires cut
Brain location	Behind the driver-side dash
Brain / SmartStart module models	TBD
Bypass / data interface module	TBD

Check the Viper wiring before a Nissan module

The Viper T-harnesses sit in line with factory body circuits and the CAN network behind the driver-side dash. A loose connection there has killed the headlights, high beams, and fogs while the van still started and drove normally. When factory functions fail in groups, check this bundle first.

Service parts¶

Item	Part / spec
MAF sensor	Nissan 22680-7S000 (OEM; preferred over aftermarket)
Engine oil	Mobil 1 0W-40 European Car Formula
Oil filter	Fram Ultra XG9688 or Wix XP 57502
Oil capacity	6.9 qt with filter
Oil change interval	4,000 miles, with a used oil analysis each change
Brake light bulb	3157 wedge base

Outstanding Items¶

Record the lift height and the King coilover model
Record the wheel make, size, and offset
Record the Viper brain, SmartStart, and bypass module models, and the brain's power feed and fuse