General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just swapped my engine and I am noticing everything now. I noticed the plastic trim around the Auto Shift, where the power/hold etc is situated gets quite hot. Not that hot you cannot touch it but I would guess about 75 to 80 degrees. This may have always been the case but do not recall it prior to the engine change. Basically just want to know if others also find theirs is the same so I dont have to worry about it. Thanks! :nana2:

Happy Birthday mate :duffer: :duffer: PS: that clutch will be fitted soon :rofl: :rofl: :D

Hi guys I finally fitted some decat pipes and although i was sceptical about buying from ebay (stores.ebay.co.uk/2fast2cool2 Exhausts) they were exceptional quality, fitting and customer service. I must admit i did not enjoy the 12 hours it took to do (my first time doing anything on my zed) - but it has got to be one my best mods and so far no sign of any blue smoke - touch wood. The thread was just to say thanks for all the useful hints and advice - couldnt of done it without this site Cheers

How difficult would these be to adapt to my 300 TT jap import. I think my wheels are standard 17" http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180030335268&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle%3D180030335268%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1 Darrell

So I've got Jap TT manuall 1991, fixed almost all the issues & am thinking about what mods to start with. I'm thinking exhaust & induction but have heard I can get serious gains from a chip instead. Just wondered hat ou guys thught / done 1st??

What sort of mileage (approx) is on your zed - mines at 75k

I've just installed an aftermarket boost gauge.. I've got manually boost adjustment in the engine room for each turbo. No matter how much i turn on them i only a boost that's 0.5 bar...??.. Had the boost controller checked at a garage to see if they where installed correct.. They where.. Checked for any error code. Got code 55. So no problem there either.. :headvswal I've got some fuel smell from the engine. got that cause it to run in saftey mode?? And I've also got a collant leak from the hoses in front( going to replace). Can this cause saftey mode without any error code to apear??

90 model, 120K miles (Engine rebuilt @ 110K thou) UK TT for £3k? miles seem a bit high for me.

Anyone with experience of these - my mate has just installed one in his P1 and reckons he can't get it out of Demo mode (manual is in Japanese I think!) Anybody know the procedure or has an english manual let me know! Cheerz

I have the data scan, and it won't connect to the ecu, looked in my pc device manager and its showing a conflict, whats the best way to sort it??? cheers richard

it seems to be sticking on no boost... not really a problem as such just annoying! whats the best way to get it working again? no problem with going just gauge reading :confused:

Thanks guys for all your help and tips/advice as fitted two struts to the rear and new springs all round. The pain in the arse was using the spring compressors ***k me they take ages to use......unless you've got a compressed air socket set of course! Haven't really tried it yet but with the new Eibach's it sits lower and feels better on steering and harder on handling. Roll on the next upgrade???????

Hi, I've got a HICAS boss now, fits fine, only problem is I can't put the copper contact disc back on (the one that is fitted as standard). Therefore, I've only got one connection out of two from the back of the horn, the one that connects via a plug (which sits at 12 o'clock) into the HICAS unit. Any ideas how I can connect this other point up, I assume that it would be the earth to complete the circuit? I've checked out loads of threads but no-one else seems to have had this problem, perhaps I should take a drill and/or blade to the copper contact disc and make it fit behind the new steering wheel? Thanks in advance. John

Sorry to ask about a pretty french tin shed but its my dad's :) I was driving my dad's Citroen Xantia turbo diesel ('93). When driving back home only the headlights worked. After 2 miles all the electrics stopped working and lots of white smoke came out of the bonnet. So i stopped the car. Until i did that the car rann fine. I tried to start the engine but it would not turn over. Me and dad used a charged spare battery but it would not turn over. Once we tried to start the engine in gear. The engine bucked back on its mounted that would seem to indicate the starter motor is ok. Any ideas plz.

As above, wanting to strip nasty Cellulose from something made of fibreglass. Just wondering for example, would Nitromoors be ok? Wouldn't damage the gelcoat would it?

Just a quick question as i have just read another thread ref head removal. I have a cylinder which is over fueling like mad. Took plug out and was soaked in fuel. How often do the valves burn out or is there anything else to look at?? Cheers

a mamber is selling a fast road box , do these feel any differant to stock auto i know they are stronger and would you go fast road or manual

ever since i have had muy unorthadox under drive pulleys fitted the zed on start up will squeel like a stuck pig .....sounds like its the belts it only lasts a few minutes probably till the belts warm up ....is there any way of stopping this god awful noise or will it just get worse and eventually stay squeeling forcing me to attack the car basil fawlty style ???

I replaced the EFI wiring loom a couple of weeks ago and everything runs fine although there was a spare connector which wasnt on the old loom. Just wondering if someone might shed some light on why it was there? Thanks guys.

I was examining the back of my engine whilst replacing the idle air hose (removed in the picture) and i noticed the hose underneath is kinked, now surely this is a bad thing for flow etc. What is in this hose before i go pulling it off and replacing it with fuel-soluble silicone or such like? My guess is plunum coolant? And just for knowledge purposes what is the hose just behind it and where does it go? ( I havent examined, just noticed in the picture) Many thanks.

Hi people, I've got a mate breaking a Z. Check out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300zx-Turbo-non-turbo-breaking-300-zx-Fairlady_W0QQitemZ160031614827QQihZ006QQcategoryZ18238QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thought I'd put this up if anyone's looking for any parts especially bodykit and wheels and this way my mate would get some help too. The kit is slightly damaged but is easy to repair and the wheels are AZEV As. If any info is needed you can either contact him on his phone or me on here or my email zaheer_hussain786@hotmail.co.uk.

would a rim with an offset of 19 fit onto the zed, they are 9.5in front and rear. got a feeling the front might be too wide.

Hi guys and girls, im basically after someone skilled in fabrication fiberglass etc to help me intergrate my car pc screen to the zed. Clearly im willing to pay and have the screen and a spare zed center section available. The effect im after is something along the lines of the 350z (pictures attached) with a screen cover for when i leave the car. Looking at the install on the face of it almost looks as if the 350z section would fit in the 300 double radio slots. Only thing is the 350 section looks to be alot more curved than the straight lines of our zeds, and basically im not convinced my fabrication / fiberglass skills are upto it. If anyo…

Hi just bought my first 300zx. As ive said in previous posts its a UK manual TT with full history etc etc. Now i bought the car knowing it only had a suspension upgrade,turbo timer and hks induction kit. It now turns out its Got Twin Hybrid turbos. Ive taken it to my local nissan dealership for a service and the guy said its not got standard turbos as there is hardly any lag and its quicker than the ones he's seen before. Now can someone please enlighten me on these? I wanted a standard engine with full history as i wanted to get a reliable one as possible. Will these turbos be harder on the engine or is it a good upgrade. The car has 109000 on it wi…

Hi guys just wondering if anyone could give some advise, When i put the car in reverse and start reversing the car judders as its moving and if you get to a slope it doesnt want to know, it will just rev and stay still or sometimes it will grip all of a sudden and slingshot the car backwards but it just doesnt sound right. i looked at the gearbox fluid level and it was low but this has all been topped up now and still no change. im hoping its not gonna need a gearbox rebuild. HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!! :cry: