General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Can't decide which way to go on this one, I like the gtz lip a lot, but also like some of the other front bumpers, but I do only like good fitting parts so that narrows the choice on aftermarket bumpers.

Clearing out the lockup today I came across this part : Now I know this plate is from the gearbox but my question is whats it for and if its missed when putting the box back in what effects will it have. Seems when my gearbox was refitted this was left out and I only found it in a box of spares today.

I have 87.5 mm wiseco pistons I just wànt to double check my calculations for ring gap Wiseco spec for street moderate turbo/nitrous is as follows Top ring calc 0.005 2nd ring calc 0.0055 Now take bore size x ring calc For top ring bore is 87.5/25.4 to give fig in inches So 3.44488x 0.005= 0.0172" 2nd ring 3.44488x0.0055=0.0189" So top ring end gap 0.017 2nd ring gap 0.019 Does that seem right? Checked the top ring with out any filing and it's 0.009" so I have to file 8 thou off to get 0.017"

When people have completely removed the Hicas rack from the back end, what do they do with the power steering lines that used to attach to it...? Plug the ends? Remove the lines from the car completely...? Any thoughts, please?

Hi .. installed a 3 pod pillar trim this afternoon with water temp (not yet connected) boost and oil pressure. Both of these are connected but I am not sure if they are working as they should be . Can't seem to find a detailed manual online for the Blitz dc2 gauges . Oil pressure goes up when reved or driven . Also there is a red led light on ? Boost gauge only goes up when I put my foot down and no red light until it gets about half way up gauge. Obviously I have installed the oil sender and connected the boost tubing to the correct place. Does anyone know how to set these up? Or are they ok as they are? Thanks in advance.

well had a lovely email from Jimmer the red beasty is now at powerzed its having a new gearbox fitted, some niggly oil leaks fettled and a bad misfire diagnosed turns out the misfire was a fouled plug on cylinder number 1 and she is now running shweeeet !! but ive opted to be better safe than sorry and Jim is fitting a new engine wiring loom , the oil leaks were on the steering resevoir connection and one on the oil cooler, the replacement manual gearbox i bought from Mark is fitted with a spacer from Z1 to shim out the starter motor, just the boost issue to look at wont hold boost past 1.1 bar and the rev meter reading 2000rpm at tickover. while its th…

My zeds power steering has been quite heavy the last week. Fluid is ok and tyres are inflated correctly. I don't think I have a Speedo convertor on mine so don't think it's that. Any other suggestions ?

New guy at work was telling me his mate has a red z showed me a picture, uk spec car by the looks of it.

Saw a silver z passing through the round about heading towards ferndown/Southampton from Poole, despoilered lady in the passenger seat. Who's was that?

Can someone confirm whether the stock European spec oil cooler hose has a restrictor inside it? The Japan and USDM smaller return hose (directly off the cooler) has a restrictor in the hose. I have a used european hose and it doesn't appear to have the restrictor in it but seeing I bought it used I have no clue who may have altered it, if it is supposed to have it. Thank you.

I need new wastegates and came upon dual port wastegate actuators. As far as I have understood you can have a low spring rate (low boost) and adjust for higher boost with a boost controller. But I haven't been able to find any information on the setup on a twin turbo with ebc. Someone wrote something about using two 3 port ebc solenoids hooked up "out of phase"??? Is there anyone that knows how to apply this to the 300?

I have random sizes I can't match exactly on my exhaust and one end is a pair of fabricated flanges that join the exhaust. Is making your own gasket from something like the link below a reliable option? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorbike-Gasket-Universal-Make-Your-Own-Full-Sheet-Metal-Gasket-Material-/161356479674?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2591987cba Do you use exhaust gasket paste as well, if so what would you recommend?

Hi can any one tell me what type of antifreeze I should be using in my z???

Just had an email from z1 about there black Friday deals. $100 off a 120k service kit. Lots of other great deals too! http://www.z1motorsports.com/index.php

Z1's black Friday sales start at 4pm American time... Will anyone be placing an order with them? I've had my eye on some brake rotors, And the automatic postage quotes come out at over 200 dollars! Does that sound right?

FAO...Lee Dent,ok mate this is that zed i was telling you about,she's Auto tt in black...nice isn't she...lol..is it worth me bringing it down? Or if anyone else is after a mint zed £2000 ono..(needs a bit of tlc)..lol

Does anyone know where I can get some of these? I dont really want to buy them from the states and have to wait ages for them. anyone breaking? http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-96-NISSAN-300ZX-STEREO-BRACKETS-Z32-/261667801159

How much should i be oaying for fo a set of hardly used dw 740.cc injectors.

As I just bought another zed ! Found it on ebay but it was only down the road from me and snagged it for just £21

Hey guys, I'm after some bits from Derby but am struggling to find the time to collect them, I thought I'd stick up a post to see if anyone was heading out that way and could bring some bits closer? I'm in Essex but if someone is able to bring them anywhere towards this direction, it would be very handy. Any help appreciated, CheerZ Joel.

Anyone know or remember if the stock catalyctic converters is marked/stamped with a nissan logo or e-mark?

This is a genuine 99 spec panel that belongs to a friend of mine, i await some parts to come in order for the now adapted 2 x light chambers to be completed. Although the red 300ZX outwardly is exactly the same....well it is actually redder :thumbup1:. It lights up as well, might well look pinky or orange but it is in fact the perfect red !! And in practically complete darkness :biggrin:.

looking at new rims that are the following size. Front 18x8.5 ET40 & Rear 18x9.5 ET45 (5x114.3) I want to know what size spacers I need to improve the stance a little. I am thinking 10mm front and 5mm rear. Also recommendations for the make of spacer please.

Well got some weird results..... Back of engine...... Drivers side Passenger side 6 = 172...../.....3 = 162 5 = 170...../.....2 = 162 4 = 162...../.....1 = 162 Front of engine....... Cylinder 6 was at 180 as it was first one I tested cylinder 5 was at 172 second one tested...... I went back after testing passenger side bank just to be sure and they came out as above, a bit lower...... haven't used tester in a while so retested to make sure nothing was wrong with it...... Worried as the rears are so high on cylinders 5 & 6 ???? Worrying now after Stephens nightmare with NA engine why they are reading so high and what …

Nice to meet you guys! Im Mario from Rome. This friday i've bought a mint 300zx TT from an elder man near my city, she is perfect, low mileage, always serviced and garaged and he wanted really little money. She only have a little electronic problem. The elder man, told me that the dash have a failing electronic board, but he wasnt able to find a replacement. The things that dont work properly are: Odometer, Hicas, Cruise control, Econ, Mileage counter and sometime the power steering stop working for some minutes. I dont know anything about electronic, you guys can give me an hint? Thanks so much in advance for the infos, here are some picture of the …