General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Mine has been on the car for a year now - is there a way to clean it/service it?

Can anyone tell me how to remove the instrument cluster unit (speedo, rev counter, boost gauge etc)? I am getting a converted unit (MPH) and want to fit it ASAP. Many thanks for any help in advance. Paul.

I have searched the forum and have seen different reports ranging from 1370 to 1590kg's Mine is a 91 JDM manual 2+2 Targa. I know the power and gearing so if I can get the weight right I can work out my performance (theroetical 0-60 and 1/4 mile) How heavy is my car....? I have nothing that would make a difference to the weight - so it will be close to standard.

Hello, I am a shiny new and looking for a 300ZX. I am really fussy about cars and I want a really decent example, I am prepared to travel all over the country to get it. My budget is around £7000, I i am after a 96 or 95, at a push a 94. Not bothered if its modded or not. I am after an oynx black manual TT with leather. Question is though, will a Jap import be that much more expenisve to insure? And Is there a specialist who sells Z's or can source a quality. What is the wisest thing I can do with my give or take £7000? Thanks! :smw:

I've liked the look of this http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?make=NISSAN&model=300ZX%20-%20FAIRLADY&year=&level1=ELECTRONICS&level2=PERFORMANCE+METERING&level3=&id_product=2662 for a while now but can't seem to find out for sure if this is going to fit my car. I'm always suspicious of stuff that is "Plug and Play" :-) Has any one got one of these already? My cars a Jap 300zx tt

Guy and and a growing no of girls, Right first off, what's involved in changing the rear seat belt's it to uk speck ones, i.e. 3 point fitting, also how do i go about changing the front belts so they are not on the doors, obviously this is a jspec :rolleyes: And lastly, anybody know how to fit the rear window in a tailgate tub? is it a case of bonding the widow to the fiber glass or what, real stuck on this one :headvswal and wanna fit it tommorow nite (finish work at 5 so post's before then please.) :bow: :bow: :bow: Many thanks inadvance. Neil

I have an issue with the passenger side turbo, is it true the engine should come out completely to carry out the work, or can they be reached underneath? thanks

Anybody got instructions to make ECU cable?

Well, haven't had chance to do any performance mods to the zed yet, but for some strange reason speedo says I can get from 0-60 within 3 seconds and 0-100 in 5.5!!!!!!!!! :D Yet actual speed when the speedo is reading 100mph is only about 60mph. What can cause this to suddenly go wrong?? It can't be reading in kph as its a UK car. Any ideas???????? :( :confused:

6.00pm Sunday. Black zed with tinted windows and dark rear lights. You were coming past the Chester Zoo car park entrance on the A41 heading towards Ellesmere Port. I think it was Jap spec on a J plate. I was in my Vectra estate ( :x: ) coming the other way. Sure I saw club stickers in the side windows.

£10 reward for anyone spots my car :dance: :dance: :dance:

few pics for you,might be useful BOTTOM END ASSEMBLY OIL PUMP STRIP DOWN

Where the hell do you get one of these from ? Thanks .

Hi Guys Well they just have to go, my dials I mean. I currently have a jap import and my speedo goes from 0 to 120mph, the problem is that it's not even right. I think the dial is out my 10mph and not in my favour. So when I doing 30mph the dial says 20mph etc. So what are the options? I think I just want to change them to 180mph dials, but what happens about the mileometer which is currently in kms? Also I like indigo dials so if it worth doing this at the same time? Oh and any ideas about costs? Spencer

Hey there Looking to get new shocks for my Jap spec TT. Should I do adjustable or not?? thanks

hi everyone this is my first post,although i joined a while back but i mostly just browse! anyway,i have a 96 300zx non turbo(jap import) automatic and i love it to bits,had it over a year and no problems......until now and as usual its not straight forward although it might be to you guys! right,everything fine on startup and when driving but once the engine warms up and the auto choke kicks off it starts playing up. it does it when im in gear and on the brakes when stationary at the lights say,the engine revs drop from about 800rpm to about 500rpm,then it starts chasing itself,reving on its own then falling and chugging etc,when i accelerate its fine,…

Hi guys, Joined the forum as im in the market for a 300ZX. Ideally im looking for an SWB Manual. Currently I drive a Rover 220 Coupe Turbo which is fairly quick. I am confused though as to the true performance figures for a 300ZX, as the following information shows a huge amount of discrepency. 1989 Nissan 300ZX 7.1 15.5 1990 Nissan 300ZX 7.1 15.5 1990 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 6.5 15.0 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 5.6 14.1 1991 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 7.5 15.9 1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo (auto) 7.0 15.4 1992 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5.7 14.2 1993 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5.2 13.8 1994 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 6.0 14.4 1995 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5.5 13.9 Can any…

Hi guys and girls I have just seen what may become my first 300 for sale in my local village garage, it seems very cheap altough it needs a bit of work but I have a couple of questions if that is okay. Firstly it has had it's engine replaced with a 300 non turbo engine. This is fine by me but I am converned as to how it would affect my insurance as it is no longer a 300zx turbo. Would you people think this would cause problems as it is a modification or as it is reducing the performance would this be okay? Any ideas??? Secondly this 300, I think, is very cheap but it the work needed worthwhile? It is on an H plate has 100,000km on the clock alth…

How easy is it to refit air con if it has been removed. I guess it depends what has be removed and what has been retained but assuming the pipework has remained is it a case of refitting the compressor and condensor and recharging and relubing the system? Does anything need to be removed to get at the condesor /compressor? Are air con systems usually removed purely for weight saving reasons or is the space in the engine bay used for other mods?

A oil pump change, Can I have a list of all the gaskets etc... that are needed. Thanks.

As you all know I am selling my zed http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=77846&referrerid=4807 It is only so I can fund a new zed which I think is one of the best in the country. The owner is not a forum member - but I think the car is quite well known. I have just been told today that he has another potential buyer, but since I expressed interest first - he will give me one more week to raise the funds. I am married next month so I cant raid the bank hence my zed has to go. I seem to keep dropping the price and only had vague interest. :headvswal I am so shocked that my car which really is running very sweetly - looks good and has major wo…

I have been trying to find info on my M's FBC. Anyway to cut a long story short, I changed some setting on it recently... & boy what a difference. Ive had it set to 0.6 bar. The FBC has a built in digital vacc/boost gauge. My question is, at idle it reads -44. Now before the recent changes, when I boosted it I'd be lucky to reach over +50. Now though, after the recent changes I've made (but still set to 0.6 bar), when I put my foot down 3/4... the turbos scream a lot louder and I'm hitting +79 already. This sound right, or am I running way more boost than 0.6 bar? I've been to scared to floor it :eek: Thanks, Jono

Hi I have another block and was thinking of painting it a nice bright clean colour but just wanted to get some idea on the best colours to paint it! So what colour would you paint yours if you had it out?? :) You can vote on more than one colour if you wish but not all of them at the same time please :D

Saw a Red Zed in hastings road at 4pm ish on Sunday 20th Aug I was in a White Vectra heading back to southampton after Visiting Mowgs!:)

Saw it near the MFN car meet, probably about 7:30