General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hey guys, just wondering what dump pipes everybody is running? Most of the us stuff needs to be notched/hammered to fit around the steering shaft, anybody got recommendations for what fits?

Hi Guys! I need some specific advice, I have run a red single 5 amp cable from the front fog light switch to the off side reverse light. On removing the pod that holds the fog light switch there are 6-8 smaller wires in this plug! One thread says use 17 & 18? (That's two wires & I only have one!) Is 17 & 18 +tive & -tive? Therefore do I need to wire an earth from 17 or 18? What do I do? At the rear light there are two wires, Green & Black. I'm I right in that my Red wire will replace the Green (live) & leave the Black (earth) ? Do I need to get an inline fuse? Sorry it's long winded for what some theads on this matter makes it s…

Hi long story short been ill so thought save myself hassle get garage to do full hicas delete and fit lockout bar got car back today only to discover bar fitted none of the hydraulics been removed none of my new bushes put on and I was pissin fluid called garage fell out with boy big time so I have spent most of day removing nearly all bits just got some to do tomorrow but I,m not sure the lockout bar has been fitted properly can someone please give me a checklist of how its meant to be bolts nut in specific places etc also any pics be greatly appreciated cheers in advance.

Hi guys, Bloody car lol...I fitted my clutch lines tonight to see if the car would move on its own for the 1st time in about 2yrs, But I can't get a pedal, all was working fine when car was stripped, I have an hel straight line so should bleed easy, ive bleed the clutch about 100 times lol and never had a problem, I had the misses pumping the pedal and i was underneath and its only pushing the fork a tiny bit, Funny thing is the pedal isn't staying down its returning but its very light even with engine off... Anyone got any ideas,

Following a rebuilt engine from a small company with in house engineering cnc machining, heads and turbo rebuilding facility. Car was collected by the owner from said builder and around 60 miles later the following was discovered after an engine noise was heard and seem to be getting worse, the noise was semi metallic with a scrapping noise in time with engine speed. Culprit below. It was caught under the crank sprocket. Real worry is the "rebuilt" engine water pump was not replaced, did not bode well for the rest of the rebuild, however the engine had not been damaged. Jeff TT

I think this belongs here. You can follow the Nissan ZEOD througout Le Mans 24H on Nismo TV on YouTube - http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=159&i=30089 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ I'll be checking it out.

I have a 91 import swb TT.Both my down pipes have rusted through,i'm not looking to spend loads and i already have 2 stainless back boxes and crossover pipes.There is a small pipe that branches from each downpipe if anyone can confirm what they go to?can they be bypassed etc as many downpipes i'm seeing don't have these?Any info would be greatly accepted my car sounds like a tank and feul economy is even worse :(

Hi guys, Anyone know if the stock boost gauge has a fuse, all vacum lines are ok and checked sender with a spare, but gauge constantly at -14psi... Any help appreciated, thank you...

The resullts of little or non oil, long story but the end result of a mistake made by an apprentice most likely at oil change time:glare: Heavy knocking and no power, was transported to Zedworld by " the other garage" to see what the situation was, soon as it was run it was clear internal damage had occurred, so whip it out of the car and on to the engine stand for closer inspection. During the strip down it was found one turbo almost to tight to turn, once the sump was off the amount of side ways movement in no 6 bearing was huge!! and well the rest are well mincemeat!!! Jeff

can anyone tell me what these are off? got them from a garage clear out when i was getting alloys, leather seats and loads of other bits and bobs.the guy said it was for a zx. ive a lwb one and they def dont fit mine. would they be off a swb?

Trying to advise my pal mikeyh on the forum the cheapest way for more bhp, so far he's ordered japspeed decats and divorced down pipes but he wants more boost on the cheap, I advised a greddy profec b but as he's a tight ass I said about the mig welding tips and a chip! Sooo my question is can anybody recommend a decent chip? If I remember rite I think a jd chip was the one to have... Feel free to correct and advise the best place to get one. Thanks in advance James

Evening chaps, does anyone know, if you wanted to fit 3 point belts in the back of a series one, are the provisions there for it? Or would you have to created a mount for the top one?

Are they different? I know the cams will be, but are the heads themselves? Been researching cams for my na, and it occurred to me I could rebuild my tt engines head

So, the only problem on my car is a leaky hose (I hope) The cars stood for 7 years so the rubber pipes are all cracked and weak. So silicone hoses for the win! Only issue ive got is that all the companys (sfs, samco etal) only list the big radiator hoses. I need them all. Any ideas? Ebay lists a set from china but that means waiting 3 /4 weeks. Also My car is nasp, it may be turbo one day. Are the hoses the same (apart from the turbo coolant lines)

What product/methos do you find brings life back to these ageing, fading parts? I painted my scuttle panel matt black which worked well but dont fancy removing each and every trim piece to paint, especially this time of year. Thanks

Anybody know a good dyno mapper locally who knows AEM system inside out Regards rich Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello any1 have a trouble with no oil preasure after rebuild engine? because i have my oil pump does not give pressure. Any help please THX.

Hi, when I have boost leak tested my car I can hear what seems to be air spinning both turbos up, Is this normal ?, Is there a better way to check for the leaks than using ones ears ? Anyone got a boost leak detector local to Wolverhampton that i could beg borrow or steal to test my car whilst it is in pieces please , What is the max i should put into the system ?

Hi mate, i see your wheels on the wheel wizard thread. the decorsa ones. do you know the rims sizes for both fronts and rear? the reason i ask, is i have the same wheels but dont knw how to find out the rims sizes. Thanks

Hi all I have my Brembo brake calipers off an evo 8 painted up and ready to go on once payday comes around in a week. however on the brakes themselves i only have one ~Banjo bolt, i believe its called, the bolt with a hole in the top and one at the bottom pressumably for the brake fluid to go through. just wondered where is the best place to get one from, i have no clue on sizes etc im guessing brake caliper banjo bolts on come in 1 of a few sizes. does the zed stock calipers have banjo bolts? and will the fit the brembo ones? or where can i buy a pair of new ones but the right size. should i bring the current bolt to a plumming place and will they be able to get me …

Anybody know how to test the VTC solenoids are operating correctly , preferably in situ , Is there a test procedure I can carry out ?

Did we ever get any further with some dimensions for the brake braces? http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?173853-just-fitted-brake-booster-brace-pics/page3&highlight=brake+brace Really nice drawing from Zed-Racer on the old thread. would love to have a go at one in the next few weeks. Or if anyone has one lying around un fitted would appreciate you talking a tape measure to it.

Hey all, Having a look round my engine bay I noticed that a cable was unplugged, after a bit of research I found out it was the E.C.U. Water Temperature Sensor. I plugged this back in as I thought it may have just fallen out but smoke started coming out the exhaust along with a horrible smell. I left it running for a few minutes hoping it would clear but it didn't, so I unplugged it and everything returned to normal. Anyone have any idea what's going on? Stefan

I've recently bought a good 300zx breaker to scavenge parts off as required, but stupidly I've locked myself out this morning. I need to break in, there is no option of using a key or remote locking. I don't want to break a window, but I'm happy to force a lock. Can someone PM me a way to break in, can I simply force a lock with a large screwdriver or is there an even easier way? Thanks...

Morning all, just tried a test fit of new rear wheels but them seem to extend beyond wheel arch looking straight down from above?? Wheels are Rota GTR 18x9.5j ET30 Fronts seem ok they are 18x8.5j ET30 I haven't fitted tyres yet so I can return if wheels are wrong, they were ordered for the z. Anyone throw any light on this?? I thought that was the correct dimensions. Thanks