General Discussions - 300ZX Related

At about 1150 it was parked in the car park. Number plates ended 6969

For anyone interested..... Borrowed the scales from work. Weighed the Z engine a while ago when it came out. It had the ex manifolds on but no air con pump. no pas pump and no alternator. This weighed 206kgs. Then weighed the Chevy in the same state, with the carb and dizzy. This weighed 193kg, but forgot to put the ex manifolds on which weigh 5kg, so total is 198kg. Certainly a surprise how much the Z engine weighs.

Hi all, someone used the wrong nut when putting my started motor back on and has ruined the thread, never had to tackle anything like this before, does the stud come out and can I get a replacement from Nissan? if it does how do I go about getting it out and replacing it, any help gratefully received, Richard.

just considering having a play on track this year and wondered as regards helmets .. compulsory or not ? if compulsory i presume helmets must be upto relevant approved safety standards. any recommends as far as a good one to go for :)

yesterday evening... a fella in a white zed (personalised plates) turned onto hill lane (shirley southampton) at about 5.30pm... Was it you?? I was in a fiesta with a fella from work - on our way out - we stared at you - and you look at us like we were nuts! :smash:

hows this for a safe way of getting 500hp Manual conversion with rps clutch I am thinking no more than 18psi...is it better to go full upgraded turbos or have the originals worked to output this safely? Forged engine rebuild with cams ( any advice on profile would be appreciated) and 555cc injectors and ecu remap for them Downpipe replaced and maybe turbo elbows ( anyone seen wether the originals are up to the job) any other advice appreciated Kev

Spotted Balck Z llanelli looked like Tpots motor , i was turned off towards Fellifoel, in black omega with a wedding ribbon on it, was it u martin ? cheers martin

Hi Guys, Any info on where I can purchase WingsWest spoilers in UK. CheerZ Chris

Car at the mechanics waiting for a couple of hoses, delays cos Nissan are faxing Japan for the right parts as it is an import. :slap: :headvswal Called MJP mid afternoon friday and had the parts saturday morning. :bow: Cheers!!

This is probably a re-post, but what the hell..... http://www.300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi

Going to check that plugs are actually getting wet today but last night noticed that when the throttle peddle is pressed there is a buzzing sound from the back of the engine half way down any ideas if this is the problem and what is it? when you let the peddle off it goes and when you fully depress the peddle it goes!!! It sounds wrong and not a pump buzz im starting to think this is the problem any ideas!!! Any advice appreciated Thanks Jay :cry:

This is my second Z and on both thr axle has been offset to one side by about 15mm. Is this normal and if so, why is it like that? Can I put a spcer on one wheel to even it out or is that a bad idea? Andy

I am removing gubbings to remove the headlamps to give them a clean prior to fitting a HID kit. Following the handy guide on these forums. But i cant remove the frickin standard air filter. I see it has some mounts on the left and right sides that go under a metal brace. But i nay know how to unfit them or whatever. Help plz

Hi, Got an electrical fault - need some help on. Lost aircon & aircon display, wipers & clock. Its not the fuses & checked aircon relay. Checked connectors behind switch panel on left hand pod. I have had it go before - messed around in the engine bay & somehow got it working again (but not sure what it was i did & cannot seem to replicate fix this time) So suspect it is a loose connection or shorting out etc.. Anyone know what else i can try or where to look or narrow it down.. Aircon fuse in engine bay has no power to it when i put a multimeter on it (with aircon switched on).. Any ideas? I hate this fault as i…

any of u nice people grovel grovel have a good working order speed sensor for a 1990 tt auto gearbox wont go over 2nd gearbox now and was told it may be down to clocks or sensor. wanting to try these out before ripping out box. money waiting, :headvswal

Hi guys/girls, i hope this is the correct section for me to say hello.. I searched and saw other new users posted in here. Anyway, this site looks really good. I'll have a browse further in a sec. I'm hoping to pick a 300zx TT up soon. Matane ;)

Just got my zed back yesterday after a manual converstion been really looking forward to driving it again i have not driven it since october and looks like i wont be driving again intill i can arrange something with john dixton it seems to have two modes now foot flat to the floor and go go go or attempt to cruise and judder bang misfire the alarm has stopped working and sets its self while driving the door lock has decided it does not want to fire and the door popper no longer wants to work :( totally sick of this car anyone wanna swap for a rex or poopra :cry:

Left one, I'm guessing some sort of ABS ECU? Right one

today me and baz helped steve strip his car. was soul destroying to do that to a zed, i nearly cried

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290074349233&rd=1,1 Whatýa think about them? Is 12x1,25 really right? Never seen some made of Alloy, only steel.... Thanks, Pat

fear the worse now guys,started the zed up seemed fine then slowly increased the throttle frm under the bonnet and it was knockin big time,u could really feel it threw the plenum,increased throttle and it went:confused: ,stated her again yesterday and she is fine but she still sounds big endy wen u rev it up,i change the oil every 3 months as lucky if i do 3000 miles a year,oil pressure is fine,on tickover and driving,i dont thrash her frm cold and she cools down on a 3 min timer,gutted or what,gather big end shells to do as well as the tubs now,maybe the oil pump as well,any ideas welcome,bak to bed now to hav a good cry lol

Just saw this on ebay : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-300zx-240sx-Drift-VG30DET-Rare-JDM-Turbo-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQihZ004QQitemZ140077177030QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW i know they exist but the guy claims: "These engines have more aggressive camshaft profiles and much larger intake and exhaust ports than the standard USA and JDM vg30dett engines" Is this True ???

Ok i got a set of mint T28's of a r33 GTR and i have a pair of Hybrid t25/28 turbos..which do you think would be the better to install ??? whats the pros and cons of each ?

Happy Birthday Viniboy guess your be out celebrating tonight? Well have a good 'un and plenty of these :duffer: :duffer:

Hi everybody, been driving this car for 2 weeks, i have noticed an occasional steam (sumtimes) coming out from under the bonnet, under the battery. today it steamed alot. Is this time for a heater matrix job, or a pipe which is broke. i dont have a clue any suggestions would be very helpfull as the heaters blow warm and it never over heats..... But it def smells and looks like coolant, The car is 300zx TT manual swb if that helps at all. done 89000. import, :nana2: :nana2: :nana2: :nana2: :nana2: