General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Can you guys tell me what clutches the 300 uses, I am trying to source a 240mm PUSH type for my skyline and I had heard that the Non Turbo Z32 has this type-can anyone confirm this? Pete :D

Anyone help??? My Z now has M's (K&N) air intake, Scorpion Zorst and bleed jets (valves, whatever!) I know my Z is not chipped as it shows a standard ECU on conZult software, so I wanted to know if; I needed to get it chipped? or Could I get mine 're-mapped' for the mods I have? Or does anyone have any other idea's?? I just want to be sure that it's running at it's best. Thanks in advance. Matty.

i think my main thrust seal is leaking oil coming between eng/gear box what other seal/job can be done at the same time with the gear box out

Hi fellaz, I want to start using 10/60 fully synthetic oil in my zed. Where can I buy this oil from, which brands do this oil? I am based in Leeds (WY) Cheerz.

and I wish my Z would too. Took this video just to get some opinions really. This is from a warm start (not full temp). Is this ammount of smoke normal and does it look like water/oi or a mixture?. Cheers. http://www.nailholes.net/media/smoking.avi (7Mb, right click save. Unless you are a flash git like Pete ;) ) It is encoded in Div x 5.01

Hi all, Ive been trying to find out what options were available on zx's, i.e. I believe Cruise control isnt standard across the board? Perhaps might be easier to list what the base model hasnt got? I want to make sure that I get the best zx that i can for my money. TIA Adam

for those of you who've fitted a scarab bumber from the zed centre, what was the fit like? does it take much to fit these as i heard a rumour that there is quite a bit of work involved in geeting it on? anyone? tony lack i'm looking at you, and anyone else whos got one

I think I can predict the answer to this question, but I'd appreciate your honest views on this. DO I BUY A Z? I've had he idea for a while so I've been looking at this site. The thing I've noticed is that a lot of you have Z's as second cars, or weekend drivers. I currently run a 1990 S13 200SX as my only car (girlfriend doesn't drive so I really depend on it). It's been totally reliable in the 4 years I've had it, only requiring the obvious pad, rotors and struts. It's a bit long in the tooth now, not knackered but tatty. I've got £5K together and before responsibilities overtake me I fancy one go at an outrageous car so the natural step seems an early 30…

Hi Guys Just got a few questions for you people who know what your on about :D Is it worth changing the oil & water pump on the zed if i'm seriously modding it?? I believe the standard fuel pump is good for 600ish bhp is this true or is that another thing i will have to buy :confused: And is it worth putting oversized valves on?? Where can i buy coloured hoses for the engine bay?, and yes they will be yellow like tonys Cant think of anything else just yet Cheers Mike

Do those grounding kits actually improve anything ? I mean, if you dont have a good ground, you would be having problems wouldnt you ? Anyone fitted one and noticed an improvement ? Cheers John

It's only fookin here :hyper: :dance: :D

My first driving experience in the snow with the Z, and I almost got stuck in snow at the Asda car park. Even pulling away in second, no traction whatsoever, and we have less than an 1" of snow. Maybe 2 50lb. sandbags in the boot, one over each wheel would help.

I have only had my Zed for a few days and it all seems to run lovely apart from a suspect wheel bearing. I thought I should have a look at the buyers guide on this site (link below) and according to it I have compession problems:( http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/BuyingZ.htm On the buying guide it mentions that if the needle on the boost guage is not on the far right of the guage on idle then I have problems with the compression. The needle on my guage is in about the same position as the bad guage in the buyers guide. Mine for some reason is only showing -7 and +7 psi whilst the one in the guide is showing 14. Is this because mine is an import? Can anyon…

Can anyone tell me the centre opening size on the sterring wheel that fits over the spline of a Zed? id check me own, only i don't have me car at the mo :( cheers smithy

hi every one does any one know what the diameter of the air flow meter is in inches, (just so i don't have to take it apart in the snow) theres a few on e-bay (red auto salon ones) with a 3'' diameter fitting, HKS style). has anyone seen these, are they any good for our cars? cheers Jim

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=22670-ADJPR Anyone fitted one? Not NISMO particularly, but any adjustable one.

I'm after a set of colder rated plugs. Who does 'em? Cheers.

what is the best engine oil for a turbo ? Thanks

Hi Thought I would try out the 1st gear only position on the Autobox for a bit of fun. When I put it in first from standstill it seemed a LOT faster than when pulling away in drive. I have tried this half a dozen times and it is allways quicker when in '1' rather than 'D'. As posted before I have had problems with hesitation and top end performance. :( Cheers

I have done a search on this and what I have found seems to be very vague. I really don't want my new pride and joy rusting with all this salt on the road so I really need to know if they are undersealed or not. My mum bought an FTO once and was told that it was as automatic a thing to do with imports as sticking a fog light on. Does anyone know for certain? Thanks, Justin:)

Hi Decided I'll go for a boost controller for my birthday (from the wife). Right I know Chris@Greedy is doing the Profec B for around £260.00. What price are the others approx. such as in the Blitz range, HKS, Apexi. Thanks, Geoff.

how much is a bearing for the propshaft can find any anywhere on internet!!!! please help!! :bow:

At the moment the actuators pick up from halfway down the boost pipe! I have got rid of the aiv/egr system that picks up from by the throttle body, and was thinking of resiting the actuator pick up to the throttle body to make it slightly more responsive! Any thoughts?

Some crunchy rattly-type noises are coming from my front drivers-side wheel area when I go over bumps- especially (but not exclusivlely) when the car is cold- although there is a bit of a clunk over bad bumps. Is this likely to be suspension bushes, suspension arms?, springs?, or could it possibly be any one of a number of things? My washer tank is leaking at this side and it gets a bit wet down there, could this affect things? Looks like I have a few 'little' jobs need doing. Of course, they won't end up little will they...

Done it! Got myself a 300zx at last :hyper: All instructions in jap. Could someone tell me what the overdrive, power, hold stuff on the gearbox is all about... :smw: Cheers