General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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Some interesting Top Fuel dragster facts: * One dragster's 500-inch Hemi makes more horsepower then the first 8 rows at Daytona * Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 1 1/2 gallons of nitro per second, the same rate of fuel consumption as a fully loaded 747 but with 4 times the energy volume. * The supercharger takes more power to drive then a stock hemi makes. * Even with nearly 3000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into nearly-solid form before ignition. Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock. * Dual magnetos apply 44 amps to each spark plug. This is the output …

has anybody seen or heard a kamimoto racing exhaust before,i have one on a recently imported 300,tt,it sounds abso bloody lutly lovely.......its about a 5 inch tail pipe,"single" and about 3.5 all the way to the kats........has anyone any info on it are they expensive..it looks it.........ta.:eek:

Hi, As most of you probably know I am in the middle of rebuilding my engine! Is there a comprehensive list anywhere showing the hoses that would be easier to replace when rebuilding a z engine? I don't want to replace the obvious ones that are easy to replace with the engine in situ! Please feel free to "fire" away with any fireman related engine building hose jokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark

My passenger window is not going up and down, I think something broke the other morning when I tried to undo it but it may have been frozen in. Basically the motor kicks in and the mechanism works inside (the window is pushed into place as usual when the mechanism gets to the top) What would I have busted inside and more importantly how expensive is it? :)

hi guys i need urgent advice my clutch has been slipping for some time now so i got a rps clutch from smithy and got it fitted free of charge under warranty so i picked the car up this morning with the new clutch fitted. so ive jumped in the car the clutch pedal felt better than before and nice smooth changes so ive let the car warm up on the way home and then i was driving at about 3000rpm in 3rd and floored it and the clutch slipped just as bad as it did before. the dealer has refused to have anything more to do with it saying my clutch is faulty or that my clutch will bed in if i keep flooring it which doesnt sound like good advice to me. any ideas guys? …

well, as most of you know, my zed expeience was a nightmare, i think i just got a poor car in the end and it cost me dearly...nevermind, now cash is in the bank i have about 10k cash and am looking for other alternatives. so what would you get? i am looking at an integra type R tomorrow, great track car for sure. cheers steve

Ooops as i woke this morning to place my repaired clock back into the car i noticed it was no longer on the window sill and one of my cats was giggling next to the sink. I've tried drying it out but it's dead as my ex girlfriend will be if she doesn't come to an agreement regarding our two properties ahhh that's better! Does anyone have a spare or one i could buy?????

Anyone bought the blank key insert from Courtesy and had it cut over here? Are they any good or am I better off just getting a standard spare key cut from Mr Minit or the like? Nick:confused:

I need to know the air flow measurement in cm sq per second, of the intake at the psi equivilent. ie: 8 psi = ? 9 psi = ? etc etc. thanks. harve ;)

Hey Guys, I just recently bought my '90 300ZX TT, but the cigarette lighter doesn't work. Anyone who knows what fuse needs to be replaced where or what to do please reply... thanks a lot

My wife was raced in the zx by a cheeky Sub. Whatever speed she went - 120 max - they were still up her arse (I hope not), but she couldn't be bothered so she pulled over and let them go! She is a bit of a boy racer.

could anyone help ahd explain some of the lights on the dash, my car has just cut out and i have a red light that comes on when i try and restart the car but there dosnt seem to be any spark its the red light to the right of the handbrake light that comes on only when i try and start the car any help will be great

I received this from the organisers of Trax today. Looks like it could be a good event: http://rides.300zx.co.uk/rides/203/japfest.doc Vijay

To replace the one blocking the rear of the intercooler? Anyone know a link for them? Mark

Does anyone know someone breaking an NA at all?

Does anyone feel brave enough to offer a mechanical opnion on a prospective Z purchase ??? The car in question is based in Yeovil. All expenses will be reimbursed...! Please mail/msg me if you are interested. Thanks, Phil.

Has anybody got the wiring instructions in english for the above,or the easiest way to install, cos Mine's in japanese. i've seen the write up on z32 org site but the pictures of the ecu connections are not clear as well as the correct sensor connections for further inputs. and thats without the setting to set up the controller lmfao. Syko

Like these here anyone know where I can find these?

Hi all, Anyone have any experience with buying warranties for these cars? It seems to me that, should they go wrong, they could be expensive to repair. A warranty might be a wise investment, providing it gives the right level of cover. This is certainly something I'm considering - I'd rather fork our £400 now, than possibly £2000 later! So any info than anyine has would be appreciated! StuartR

Hi Guys, I'm normally found over on the 200SX website, but as I'm looking at buying a Zed I thought I'd better join the proper forum! I've actually owned a Zed before, but when I advertised it for sale in the trader some sly fecker popped round early and nicked it. I decided to save a bit of cash which is why I went for the 2hundy, but I've now given in and am about to import another Zed. I'm after a TT, swb manual version and have found the following website who will import one for me: http://www.jap-link.co.uk/japanese_car_import.htm Has anyone on here had any experience of them, or would reccommend a decent importer. I've considered doing…

Hey guys, this is my first post! I dont yet have a 300zx. I used to have a 200sx, then blew two cylinder heads and bought a NA Supra. That got nicked around 2 months ago. Need a new car.....thought that 300ZX looks sweet. So basically how does it handle and accelerate compared to the 200sx or the supra? My 200sx did 0-60 in around 6.5 secs, and the supra just over 7 secs, due to it being a heavy lump! Does this 4 wheel steer reduce the fishtailing when you are puching it? Cheers!

BLITZ DSBC for sale 250 +p&p cheers steve

Something that has been going through my mind lately is 'why do a lot of zeds die on rolling roads?'. Airflow is a major factor for keeping the car operating within its temperature limits. Typically a RR will have a huge fan that is placed in front of the engine bay and this blows nice cool air over the engine and radiator. Now, think of a Zeds IC setup - they are in a PISS POOR position for receiving airflow anyway, nevermind if there isn't anything blowing at them ;) Stock intercoolers will heat soak very quickly if the engine is under load with no flow. So then you get detonation and before you know it BANG.... Anyone else any thoughts/ideas??? RRs are almos…

I've got another 350Z this time to see how good these are please see my buyer feedback comments