Anybody have an opinion as to whether a 2001 Infinity QX4 would be an adequate tow vehicle for a race car on a trailer? It has a nominal 5000lb towing capacity, V6, recent transmission overhaul.
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Tow vehicles?
by Dave Diamond on Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:30 pm
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1979 911 SC Targa - Silver - CC02
1983 944 - Red - CC04/944 Spec
Formerly: 2002 Boxster - Black - CC04 - R.I.P, totalled March 2013
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Re: Tow vehicles?
by SDGT3 on Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:38 pm
I presume an open trailer. Steel or aluminum? Big weight difference. Does the vehicle have a transmission cooler? Going up the Grapevine might be tough and at reduced speeds.
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Re: Tow vehicles?
by Cajundaddy on Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:56 pm
Keep your towed weight close to 4000lbs and it should work fine. For comparison I used to tow 4k with a Toyota 4runner 3.0L and it never had an issue. Climbing Baker grade with 110F outside and she was cool as a cucumber and climbed easily at 65mph. The Nissan 3.5L motor is a workhorse that will serve you well. Just stay well below load limits.
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