General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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I know this subject has been covered more times than probably any other but.... What oil should I use. I'm in the process of getting my project UK TT up and running as it has been sitting for 8+ years with no maintenance at all. It starts, runs, drives but the oil hasn't been changed since it was stored, and as such nothing else has been changed either. I want to give it a full service before it gets the cambelt, water pump etc done in the next couple of weeks but just do not know which oil to use. Any suggestions would be greatfully received.

Right ideally I would like to fit 2 new Re circ valves, but seeing as only RHD ones are available from Speciality Z, and I don't fancy fitting 2nd hand ones for obvious reasons. Apart from BOVs, what other options are there?

Hi guys Just stripped the exhaust system from 1991 TT Auto. Some butchers have been at it at some point. The downpipes are welded to the cats. Middle and rear sections are japspeed. I'd like to decat as it's a 1991 and wont affect emissions ruling. My query is which downpipes to get. Should they have entry ports for lamda sensors? I am going to strip out the AIV setup so no issue with that stuff. Looking around,the Japspeed downpipes look good but state they are suitable only for manual. Can anyone recommend a supplier? Don't need the bit that fits on to the turbos, only the 2 pipes to run from the turbo downpipe to the centre section. Help much appreciated or if a…

Hi, I changed the plugs on the my 91 Jap TT today and I seem to have cocked something up. I've been Googling for an hour or so now trying to make a plan for tomorrow and I'd appreciate any input from the veteran owners out there! After swapping the plugs the car ran for a while but seemed to be missing occasionally - nothing too dramatic, but worse than before. Also if I touched the throttle gently the revs would die a little before climbing (car didn't stall). I shut it off and started it a few times with no change. I shut it off and went to start it about 10 minutes later and it wouldn't start at all. Lots and lots of cranking but it didn't catch at all. Plugs…

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230829626641?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT has anyone had any experience with these type of intercoolers? im looking to keep the twin cooler set up, but wouldn't mnd upgrading a few parts on the engine cheers Monty

Well it's popped up again this time on an auction http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX-Nismo-twin-turbo-manual-550-BHP-/311479989777?hash=item4885a77611:g:~kgAAOSwHnFVslJt All I would say is please go and look at the car before you bid if you are in anyway tempted. Been there seen it and said no. Buyer beware and all that.

Hi, is their anywhere in the UK that sell the harness to convert from series 1 PTU to a series 2? Zcentre sell only a complete package but i already have the series 2 PTU. Or maybe someone has one laying around :tt2: Thanks

What is the better option Turbo setup, looking to make 550 ish fly, I know the 525 blowers drop straight on, the other 2models ive read a little about in here, but with the 600 and 535 what else would I need to make them fit , and do they have more head room for future power gains over the 525, ( will the 525 be maxed out to make 550 at the fly?) Gt525, GT600 or GT 535, Thoughts , Cheers Sayers

Hi guys, I'd like to set up a poll regarding my Blue Z, as the missus is on the mend and there's a few pound gong back into the Z fund, I may be able to get going on the engine replacement. The mechanic reckons that if I'm going to change the shade of blue, that I should get the engine bay done while he's got the engine out. The thing is, it's extra money and as it's a long way off from a respray, should I get the bay done in Satin / Gloss black or should I just keep the car the original blue and forget about a colour change??? Gaz, could you set up a poll to see if people think the Original colour or a Liquid Pearl Blue would be best?? I'm of two minds as I'm goin…

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Right long story short I sold my 370z, so now I get to spend some time and money on the 300 :) I'm planning a proper build now, but doing the heads first, so need some help on cams, looking at Jim Wolf tech r5 cams. As I'll be getting bigger turbos down the line. But what do people run? Any recommendations advice?

So yesterday I did a compression test. I found a guide on here and followed it to the letter and this is what I got: Cylinder 1 = 70 (drivers side front) Cylinder 2 = 65 (drivers side middle) Cylinder 3 = 50 (drivers side back - closest to cabin) Cylinder 4 = 10 (pass side front) Cylinder 5 = 25 (pass side middle) Cylinder 6 = 0 (pass side back) We were confused about this because a TT should be 171PSI with a tolerence of 10% (14-ish psi), so we checked my Black NA: Cylinder 1 = 100 (drivers side front) Cylinder 2 = 100 (drivers side middle) Cylinder 3 = 99 (drivers side back - closest to cabin) Cylinder 4 = 100 (pass side front) Cylinde…

Red Devil :: 1993 Nissan 300ZX (2015-11-02 04:56:29)

Now don't rip me too much, but whilst driving my auto today, I noticed a rocker switch above the P by the gearstick with A/T on it, what's it for? Does it fire up the warp drive if I press it ? Or eject my passenger seat? No clue what this is for? BTW it's my first auto and first 300zx, and I have only had it a day :-)

Would like to either replace or restore the following, any advice welcome. Firstly, the window seal. Appears to have been hacked at some point, possible attempted theft in the past~? I'd like it replaced, maybe both sides to match? Then there are the roof seals, is there anything I can do about these or would this require replacing to? The T top rubber has seen better days... And lastly the front bonnet vent, seen here, has been snapped.

Ok, I must get this car sorted out, due to family problems and me buying a project Z31 Turbo, my Zed has been confined to my garage for the past eighteen months :sad: It has always lost a lot of water (when it was running) with no obvious leaks apparent, time for a water pipe bypass - I guess. I'm quite happy to do mechanical jobs but haven't ever looked at pulling the plenum............ Any help, advice and/or hints, tips or warnings would be very welcome :yes: Thanks in advance - Andy

The 2nd annual Doug Memorial cruise was without a doubt another great cruise event with lots of driving and socialising for all the members who attended on the day. It has become one of those events I believe every Victorian Z owner should attend and be apart of, but not just for the memorial of a fellow Z owner who has past away, but because it is becoming one of the fastest growing iconic Z cruises I seen since my First GOR cruise in 2007. Anyways enough talking onto the photos. I tried to keep them to a minimum this event, as sometimes too much can ruin the overall presentation of a good thread post. Starting meet point If your wonderin…

I've just refurbed my headlights, and i'm now beginning to notice moisture forming on the inside of the headlight glass while the lights are on. this disappears within a few hours after turning headlights off, I put extra silica gel bags inside the headlights along with the original silica tablets when I reassembled the lights. i'm thinking the worse and it could be the seal around the glass maybe? although I did make sure this was heated and a good amount of seal oozed to the glass edge. i'm running HID's but the problem is also there with standard h3c lamps in.

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i watch the smoking tire most days just came across the 300zx with a LS engine. if you listen BOUT 2MINS IN it has a 350 diff wonder what work they did to fit and 350 vs 300 diff good or bad ?

Purple Haze :-) :: 1998 Nissan 300ZX TT Targa (2015-10-30 21:41:51)

Hi all, I bought a fibreglass after market nose panel and thought as an experiment spray it myself,i bought a spray can(grey charcol) from paints for you,the colour is pretty close but not 100%,its a touch too dark.When i come to lacquer it,will it make it that bit lighter?.or should i admit defeat and try and get a body shop to match it up?

Thought I would share this article published in Performance Car magazine back in April '91 which compared the 300ZX against the Honda NSX and Porsche 911 (as front, mid and rear engined cars respectively). The magazine cover used the "Supercar Showdown" title for the three cars. The "final frontier" section made me smile with the 300ZX getting Gawp Factor 5 plus! Hope you enjoy the read.