General Discussions - 300ZX Related

How do i tell if my zed has been chipped? if it has and the HKS EVC is disconnected will this cause problems eg my code 34 at the moment (replacing plugs tomorrow) if i disconnect the battery to reset the ECU then reconnect and run the engine for 10-30 seconds then turn it off will this then give me a diagnostics flash on the dash! or is this an urban legend if the new plugs dont solve it is a knock sensor bypass worth trying or should i take it to some one to find out exactly what my zed has and get it all reconnected any help apprietiated 3 weeks of Zed ownership - £££££££££££ :cry:

Got a 91 n/a ZX with auto problems, car is changing up too late and I need some help sorting it out, Paul Crew came over and swopped TPS etc but no effect (Big thank you to Paul) Andy Duff was sending some ecu's to try out but unfortunately unable to get hold of him, so I dont know if that is happening or not. I need an analysis done on the car to see exactly what is going on any ideas about garages or clubs nearby that have the right equipment? Mike (Desperate to get on the road) Broadstairs in Kent mail@michaelgodwin.com text/phone 0790 406 7917

The 300ZX doesn't do enormous MPG. Has anyone thought about converting to autogas or whatever it's called?

Cannot believe it! Was out in the rental visiting a few clients about 09:45 today and saw a red UK spec in Newport! Maybe I should change my signature. Was it you? :bow:

Anyone done this? Is it even possible ? Mark

Hi all, I have just had my KYB AGX shocks fitted today (many thanks to Matt aka MTL for doing such a great job for me) and am just wondering what is the best damping setting to run them on. I have it on the hardest all round at the moment and it handles well but is very hard to drive on the bumpier roads. Can the damping rate affect the handling in other ways? Cheers, Justin:)

OK who are you??? Fantastic bit of kit was cruising the town of Loughborough last Friday night about 9pm. Red in colour, it sounded and looked superb with about 1000watts of stereo installed. Went well too. I was going to say hello, but I had a prior engagement with the Spanish Tapas Bar (sorry but food is 1st and I was starving!!! :) ) Whoever you were, I raise my class to you....CHEERS!!! :duffer:

My car usually starts first time every time. However of late I have noticed that after a long run, stopping for say half hour and getting back in the car, it turns over then the idle falls away and thus cuts out? :confused: Any clues????????? Cheers

Putting the power down to come onto the slip road yesterday in the wet, when all of a sudden I felt the back-end "snake" quite considerably. I was able to keep the car under control but I was a tad twitchy about flooring in the wet. :eek: This happened between the 1st and 2nd gear change, which is usually a little bit snatchy anyhow. Has anyone else experienced this? Would having traction control help or is this something far more sinister? :confused: Cheers

OK, since before the THOR RR day my Z has been running seriously rich. I now need help to diagnose the problem. Firstly, when the engine is cold/warm there is a very minor missfire. Secondly, when the engine has got to normal temp (middle of the gauge) the missfire is worst. Thirdly, On stock boost, the missfire is pretty bad, it gets worst higher up the rev range. Lastly, If i turn up the boost eg 12 - 14.5psi the higher the boost the worst the missfire. At 15psi it wont even rev by 5000rpm. Today, Me and a mate changed the plugs and put a smithy's fuel line kit on. I didn't do this to cure the problem it's just to say that it's not the plugs. …

Hi everybody, My car is 92 no turbo Z, I will order a rebuild twin turbo engine for my car. I contact with the supplier, the record show blow, I am not quit sure the meaning, could any body explan to me, thank you.:(The most important thing i care is what is the BHP after I fit the TT engine) 1) Yuan, you will not gain anything in hp when you fit the TT engine as the computer and the fuel system dictate the power. 2) Yuan, the engine will fit OK just maybe a lower compression because of the turbo specification. It may be less power than you have now. Rebuilt engine will need a run-in period of 1000 miles or 1500 Kms below 4000 rpm then it w…

red uk zed spotted today lunchtime with aftermarket spoiler any1 here?

Hi ALL, I may finally get a 300zx of my own soon, looking for UK spec, manual, twin turbo, targa edition, 90 - 92 spec. What should I be looking out for when I start car shopping. Also can you use fully synthetic oil (moble 1 etc) on these cars?? thanks Stu

I picked my ZX on sunday and done a compresion test the results are below 1= 118 2= 118 3= 120 4= 125 5= 120 6= 120 Are these results normal all the above are measured in PSI Thanks For the help

Anyone know roughly how much it is for a new front bumper + fog lights from Nissan GB ? For a 92 Jap spec ! Just a rough estimate would be nice - :o Thanks for any help - Mike

Have any of you had experience with buying from Northern Ireland? Are there any traps to watch out for or are the cars usually a bit cheaper from over there?

Hey everyone new to this site it's very usefull. Here is my problem if anyone can help, when i first start the car it idles as high as 2000RPM for quite a while. When i does come down it sits just over the 1000RPM, is this normal? Anyone?

I just wanted to say that I got my ASEV AS rims back today from the refurbishers. I used Lepsons and I can't recommend them enough. They came back completely mint and the service and turnaround was fantastic. Only took a week, which isn't bad for split rims. They aren't the cheapest around but I guess you get what you pay for. So if anyone needs their wheels refurbished then give them a call. 01634 580582. Cheers Chris

i've done a search and recommended some gear box oil can i get it at halfords? where do I put it? ... no rude answers My zed's gear stick, is really stiff, especially in the morning, before i start driving took me good five minutes to get it into 1st gear, blooody knackered now... after that while driving it has been absolutely fine :confused: or might it be my clutch? will it ever bloody end? if this might be serious :rolleyes: tell me dufflecoat where are you?

How do the wires for the battery terminals fit? My terminal have had and don't grip to well to the battery. So ihave found some new terminals from my local Maplin store for £2.99 will the stock cabling fit to these? http://maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/30217i0.jpg

Got in the Zed today and noticed a huge hissing noise. Opened the bonnet and it was air coming out from around the passenger side turbo. Anything from around there that is know to leak?

Hello all, Does anyone know the diameter of the main air pipepipe that i have to block off when fitting my dump valves as i need to get a cap of some sort to block these off. Thanks in advance Anthony

Hi Guy's Need new front Pads. Any recommendations or do i just buy Nissan?? Anything of better value. What will the damage be. Easy job?? Any help much appreciated Cheers Dave.

hi i have an autometer air/fuel gauge can i use the existing lamda and which wires to use or do i need some sort of sender for it

If I drive my car from cold all is well untill about 20mins into the drive the boost will cut to around 6psi if I switch the car off and let it stand for around 20mins then restart the car is fine untill it warms up again, does this sound like a ptu prob?? I have the standard series 1 unit fitted :rolleyes: