General Discussions - 300ZX Related

We have done a compression check on our track z since it started to tick like mad, got these results 1-172psi 2- 200psi 3-172psi 4-200psi 5-178psi 6-198psi Those readings seem high, we triple check with the same results, doesn't the passenger side bank seem high?

hi all... quick question.... after sorting out my blown turbos the cars been a hoot to drive but yesterday we fitted an mbc to increase to boost a little.. was hoping for 12-13 psi but it seems itll only boost to 9 psi.. no matter what we do,have checked for boost leaks and cant find any so was wondering if anyone else has any ideas as to what could be wrong?????

trying to fit new rear inner tie rods the big nut on the left just turn the whole thing you need to hold the the thread inside some how but no room for spanner ?

Got my welcome pack today (I never applied for one when I first joined a couple years ago) However this may be a daft question - there are two sets of 300zx.co.uk stickers for the rear quarterlights, and I would have thought they went on the iinside - but the letters are stuck to the white part of the strip, not the bluish part so they are all back to front unless they were on the outside of the window. No way can I get them to stay attached to the bluish backing strip Are they back to front or do they go on the outside as that seems the only way to apply them (I'm worried they could come off with a pressure wash....) Rich

Hi, just a quick question...should i have put the g/box oil dipstick tube in the box BEFORE i fitted it to the car....?? Rich

just thought id share some post cleaning photos with you guys. little close up of the paint finish after polish. :blush:

A mate has spotted these two beauties - any idea whose they are? I thought the red one might be Luke's...

Designed in the late 1980s, Nissan's twin turbo, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder powerhouse is one of the all-time classic turbo engines. Surprisingly sophisticated both for its time and cost, the engine was fitted to the 300ZX twin turbo sports car. Nissan engineers were aiming very high with the car - the background to the engine development makes this very clear. In this article we'll cover the technical nitty gritty of the engine and its original development goals. The Basic Anatomy The VG30DETT is 2960cc in capacity, with an over-square bore/stroke relationship of 87 and 83mm, respectively. The combustion chambers are of a pent-roof design, with the spark plugs posi…

DOes anyone have these fitted? Recommended? How do they look in the flesh? I've still got stock pipes and want to go down the hardpipe route but want something that looks the nuts too! Was looking for CF ones but not sure they exist?? Trying to keep to a black and red theme... http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_964&products_id=4352

I have been reading you can connect the afr gauge wiring to the ecu. Will the gauge read of both 02 sensors or just one? Would it be better fitting a 02 sensore on its own just for the gauge ?

I don't think this will be for everybody, but like it says it would make an ideal gift :-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boot-Tidy-Organiser-Bag-for-any-Nissan-Z-240z-260z-280zx-300zx-350z-370z-/111089717352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19dd769068 Might order on of these myself :cool2:

Hey guys, Ok so my mechanic thinks that my bad idle is due to an airleak... When you listen to the engine there is an extreme sucking/hissing sound coming from the front passenger side down below as if it was a hose or something.. Do you know what this could be? It is right deep down behind the headlight. I can't exactly pinpoint it but he seems to think that may create a rough or unstable idle and may be the "misfire" on idle I have been noticing.. best, William.

I'm in need of some new front brake discs but ain't got much money to play with so was hoping that you lot could help out with some recommendation. I'm after drilled and grooved as thats what I've already got and so that they all match. I've seen a load of cheapish ones on eBay but just don't know which ones will be any good. Has any one used the eBay ones and if so.. What are they like? Any help/suggestions would be gratefully received.

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to mention that I had had the water pump cambelt and pulleys replaced this week by my local mobile mechanic who has worked on my cars for years, and I must say, he has done an impeccable job! I was very anxious about it all, but it was quick, easy and cheap! If anyone else around the Southampton to Bournemouth area needs some reliable work done I can't recommend this guy enough, only charges around £15 per hour and has a good 25yrs experience. Will hopefully be able to trust him with the rest of the Zed in the future! Also I must put out a big thanks to Ian Greenfield who has sent me his old pulleys which are a hell of a lot be…

Sunday Sep 29 sees the FINAL Round of this seasons series. Its at Brands Hatch. I know its some time ahead but Im putting it up now so its on the forum. Will Bob and James both be there???? I hope so but there is Donington first.:wink: Its been a blistering season for them both with painful excursions off track and more than a little mechanical aggro. Costs have been mounting up at an eye watering rate for both drivers all season. Lets hope the money and the luck both hold till the end of the season http://www.brandshatch.co.uk/calendar/2013/september/modified-live.aspx And for those of you who dont know much about the time Attack series/format.…

....I have a split and for the life of me, don't know what this hose does and don't know what's it called as I've never had to take it off, so never paid attention to it. Well, the darn thing has a slight split in it and I wanna replace it. What the hell is it? Assume it's something to do with the brake servo? I can't find it on Courtesy Z or in the manual.

Ok with reference to my post a month ago about our departure from Zedworld, the past few weeks have been a little fraut and busy, but unfortunately a technical problem has delayed the ownership change over so for the next month I am still here in charge and happy to deal with any small jobs in the meantime contact details below. Jeff TT jeff@zedworld.co.uk zedworld@btconnect.com Tel: 01675 463134 Zedworld the original Nissan 300 specialist

Got an email from europarts about their latest parts sale and I need some new front pads so had a look. They had some Mikayo pads on there that are reduced from £78.43 to £13.14 and then using the discount code that came with the email they came in at under a tenner with delivery. I did a bit of digging as not a brand I had heard of and the are made to jap OEM quality so I figured worth a punt. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/////?10170241J&0&

when uping the boost to 14psi should you leave timing at 15 of does it need to be ajusted

hi guys I need to either borrow or buy a series 2 power transistor unit can anyone let me use a spare they might have and if I need it ,then sell it 2 me ? I need 1 local so I can pickup and quickly as possible. thanks jay 07817360535 - - - Updated - - - text me and I will call u back thanks again

Well my day started at 05:00 1st Aug. Up showered and out by 06:30. From our place drove to Shrewsbury to pick up Acraig (Adam). From Adam's place we drove to Banzai Breakers (Paul) in Farnborough, to collect my new Impul body kit. Thanks Paul. Had a great chat with Paul, and collected a couple more bits while we were there, including a front wing for Lee Dent. We then drove to Chippenham to see Dave (1Daveg) and his 1990 pearl white Zed that he had up for sale, and what a very nice guy Dave is, and his car is fantastic. Adam was viewing it as a potential purchase. It didn't take him too long to make up his mind that he was buying it as Dave has kept it in …

As the title says, I've taken ownership of dave's gorgeous pearl white n/a and having done over300 miles in it today without it missing a beat I'm sat grinning ear to ear (sorry dave) would also like to say a monumental thanks to Ian (300zx_666) for taking me from shrewsbury to Chippenham and then introducing me to Keith. Absolutely brilliant! Such a nice gesture and will always be happy to help out where I can :-) chuffed chuffed chuffed!!! Amazing!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Hi Does anyone know the diameter of the rubber hoses that join the the pipes to the block. They are about 3-4" long. Thanks Dan

The Time Attack circus has a bit of a rest in August and then kicks off again in Sept. for Round 5. There are two dates for round 5........ one for Silverstone and one for Donington.Park.......Read on. Sunday Sept 8th sees the Pro Classes at Silverstone as part of the Traxx show. Sat 14th Sep is the date and venue for the Club Class competitors at Doninton Park Both our 300ZX drivers run in club class so they wont be at Silverstone but at Donington. So if you are going to Traxx Show then you can watch the Pro classes in action along with all the usual Traxx attractions:cool2: Im going and have booked a track session for myself in my orange and black s…

at idle how much -psi vacum should stock car have ?