General Discussions - 300ZX Related

car is running 14psi cat back system chip indiction kit . just came make car a boot from the rite foot and I herd a loud pop sound the car when from 14 psi to what looks like 5 or 6 psi on my boost gauge ? so were do I start what is has likely happened

My new japspeed hicas eliminator kit turns up tomorrow (hopefully), so with any luck, will be deleting the hicas this weekend. I've already been given the answer to joining the pipes at the front end? Now its just the fluid to top up the system afterwards. Is this it? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=175466&categoryId=255219&langId=-1 How much will I need? And is there anything else I need or need to know before I attempt this?

So let's rewind it back I bought the car a few months back with a slight oil leak on the drivers side turbo , it smoked a little on idle but still drove fine and didn't take much oil fast forward a few months and I think it's now shotting out a lot more oil , the problem started today I went to pick my brother up about 8 miles away and at the traffic lights, I start to see blue smoke coming up out And over the top of the bonnet ( always a good sign ) also the exhaust was shotting it out , first thing I looked at was all my levels ... Fine , wasn't overheating so I popped the bonnet and I'm seeing the smoke coming from the top left of the engine bay ... Turbo , I turned th…

Do you think these would make my car quitter then when I go for a blast I can open them up?. Ebay item 320995944686

anyone see this... if you were thinning of getting something form the US now might be the time... http://www.z1motorsports.com/index.php

This thread is also directed at anyone that has experience in this field. I'm going to ditch my in-car PC for a headunit (again!) and am just weighing up my options of available HU's. The pioneer unit I'm looking at only has 2v pre-outs; now whilst I understand the pros and cons of pre-out voltages, I was just wondering if, in the real world acoustic environment of a moving car (with assumed good earth points for the equipment and RCA's routed correctly etc) would the 2v really make any difference compared to say 4v, taking road ad engine noise etc into consideration? My initial thoughts are no, but I thought I'd pop a post on here to the voices of experience wh…

Hi all. I've started having the very weird problem in the past few weeks. My Z suddenly won't rev past 5000RPM either on heavy boost with my foot planted or gently creeping up there on light throttle. On heavy boost (foot to the floor) sometimes i'll just get a sudden cut out at 5000RPM. Other times it just get to 5000RPM and sound's like it's hit a limiter and you get the BRRRRRRRRRRR noise! I've done the usual and cleanned all the connectors, PTU, MAS connector ETC with electrical contact cleaner. They we're clean anyway to be honest with no Green corrosion on them. It idles smooth, boosts strong with no hesitation up to 5000RPM. Any idea's what it could be …

I want to replace my horns on my Z, they are all rusty and sound like they have water in them. Anyway, I want something similar to the ones below but all seem to have two connections whereas the standard Z has just one. Is it just a case of wiring the second pin straight to earth? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-SNAIL-AIR-HORN-SET-FOR-CARS-TRUCKS-VANS-DUAL-TONE-EASY-TO-FIT-/390666654547?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5af58c1353 Thanks, Dan

Today I set out to organise a little cruise for all of the Z members still keen on going on a Z cruise after the annual Great Ocean Road cruise was cancelled because of the bad weather conditions we have had the last few days which could have increased the risk for a member to have an accident on the wet and slippery GOR roads we would have driving on today. So my plan was to take a small group of Zs up to a few of the historical buildings in my local area including places like the Werribee Mansion and then drive up to Point Cook RAAF military base for the group to check out an aviation Museum. Finally we would make our way to Williamstown where we would end up at another…

Thought I would bring this up after seeing the previous "ACL Bearing Admin" post. A year or 2 back when collecting the parts for my forge build I happen to check the main bearing fittment on the block and noticed a misalignment of the oil holes of the rear bearing/thrust shell to the oil groove in the block. This misalignment was approx 1-1.5mm out. The misalignment of the large hole also misaligns the crank journal hole hole. The block oil groove was central in the block where as the oil holes in the bearing was off set. I emailed ACL in Tasmania asking them if I had a faulty batch and they were shocked at my statement. They replied back later to say that this was th…

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I been going crazy trying to find out what is the name of this sticker that many Jap cars have on their windshield; good buddy has one on his GTR imported and I ´m a collector of these type of stickers where can I buy one? how do I enter in jap ebay the name in jap? Any hint will be appreciated!

The best place to get it ? Thanks

Can somebody mesure lwb boot from rear seat to boot lock catch and side to side :) thanks

So guys, it is with a heavy heart I've parted ways with the old gal! After my health trouble, I had to make a tough decision and accept after a heart attack and operation on my wrist in july, that I wouldnt get back to tinkering with the motor anytime soon, and that it was time for me to sell up :( She didnt take long to sell, was bought by a trader in the end, but I'd hope she'll crop up on here at somepoint when she gets into her new owners hands! Just want to say a BIG THANKS to anyone and everyone who has given advice, helped problem solve and/or has come over and given me a hand with bits and bobs. This is a great car community, really supportive, goo…

If i convert to manual , what are the legal implications of doing so, will my insurance go through the roof, will I need a formal engineers report to decalre it safe for the road et etc, Thanks Sayers

Hi, i sent an enquiry to Enginge parts UK ( distributor for ACL ) and got the following reply,, Will what has been offered be suitable for my love machine ???, "Neil, Thanks for your enquiry. We do have these bearings in stock with minor differences Conrod bearings in ACL Race series - £68.06 inc VAT Main bearings in ACL - £59.90 inc VAT These bearings are for the VG30ET 12v and only have 1 single oil hole in the upper shell. These may not be suitable. The correct mains are on order and are due in the middle of December. Shipping £7.80 inc VAT Kind regards Jim Engine Parts (UK) LTD

Anyone know if he's around/ok? Was in contact with him over PM a few weeks ago but he's fallen silent. Can't seem to reach him on either of this listed numbers either... Thanks Vig

right ive now got a load of buly bits to transport from shrewsbury shropshire to norwicn norfolk. they should be on a pallet i think is properyl best with all the bits wraped up in shrink wrap/ cling film stuff to stop the stuff rolling of pallet ect. maybe just a thought. the parts should be about 4 foot by 4 foot maybe, its a rear end set up ,diff, shafts . wish bone .hubs ,subframe prop ect ect you get the idea. HAS anyone used or use a reliable courior person or now anybobdy who does this sort of thing. cheers.

Registered users are not allowed to sell or post a whats it worth thread which only ends up one way

Making the most of my trip to Jeff's thought me and the Mrs would spend the night in Sheffield and do some Christmas shopping at the Meadowhall shopping centre. Walking back through the car park spotted this little gem Looked very clean. Also prompted the Mrs to come out with 'See, they're not as rare as you think! :tt2:'

finally accepted that impreza's arent for me so put it up for sale..so anyone selling in the new year looking for anything if its an n/a im looking for somthing in the region of £500-1.3k with a strong engine doesnt matter bout body condition if its a tt whitch i really really want £1.5-3k engine has to be good and body work preferably good but minor rust is ok only been out the zed scene for 1 year but its a year of miising it

I want to wire my front fogs on a desperate switch, that's the easy bit. But when they are off I want them to come on with main beams. What is the legality of this? And, how is it done? Thanks, Dan

how much do they go for as a full set? would anyone be interested? Anyone interested in grp ones that you can just colour code??

Was it you Daz? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300-ZX-1993-1995-Soft-Top-convertible-car-hood-/271330883677?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3f2c94b85d