General Discussions - 300ZX Related

does the Auto engine have diffrent Turbos fitted to the manual one ? as been talking to some chip tuner and there saying difffrent things about the power ratings and turbos .. auto 280hp manual 300hp is it down to the timing/boost/fuel to be diffrent on power ?

Red 300zx Body Kit black whees My Lad said it looks Sick ... ( Really Nice ) in adult terms .. lol Who was it ?

Right, finally got some diagnostic software running on the Zed. Using Scan tech nissan, i ran a cylinder test, when it shut off cylinder six there was no noticeable difference, ive got some spare coil packs so when the weather clears a bit, ill try one of them to see if it sorts out the problem. wiring loom is new so don't have to worry about any corrosion on that side of things. But it does still have a S1 PTU As for the timing issue, i set the timing back to 15 BTDC, with a noticeable change in idle revs, they dropped to around 650 and the idle seemed rougher, which leads me to believe that the ECU has advanced the timing 10 degrees to compensate for the…

Gonna respray my scuttle panels - theyre in pretty good nick but starting to fade slightly, after rubbing down I got some Plastikote spray, (got some undercoat too). However.... I have black and the original colour is a dark grey. Do you think the black will look or or just make everything too black, I sorta think it needs the grey to break things up I cant find any grey plastikote at local merchants but can prob source somewhere.

right thought id do some maintenance today, striped all the intake hoses back, replaced the cracked ones and refitted, also replaced the ptu with a known good one, and same with the maf, then cleaned the connectors on the rad temp sensor, and the tps. put it all back together and now she turns over but wont start!!! really confused, i then changed the ptu and maf back to the originals still no start... she turns over, but not starting, and their is fuel pressure. help!!!!1

I am aware there is a difference between series 1 and 2 cars, are their other variants too ? I have a JDM series 4 I believe (95) can I straight swap clocks from a series 2 UK or is it all different connectors/fittings ?

Hi everyone. I want to use my ConZult again, but the laptop which had the original software died years ago. I'm sure I've still got the installer for it, but does anyone know where I can get the activation code from? The s/n is xxx and p/n is xxxx. Cheerz, Dave

I am taking mine onto a club stand this year, is anyone else taking theres?

as you face the rear of the car my drivers side inner bulb keeps blowing. i recently recommissioned the issue as i realise only the outer bulbs where lighting up the inners on closer inspection, one was blown teh other cut to stop the brake light lighting up. im assuming this was for mot or whateer as they couldnt be bothered to fix the problem so they hid it. id rather like to fix the issue. im assuming its an earth falut? anyone else ever had this issue? it may last a few days then pop. back on three bulbs. even with all the bulbs in the lights warning display comes up on the dash.... any suggestions?

can it be done and is it easier to do with the box out the way? got a turbo change and auto to manual conversion coming up, i will most likely just take the engine out to change the turbos, but can it be done with the engine in the car if the gear box is removed? as you would, i assume, get more access to the turbos.

I've had my zed for two years now and covered 7000 miles in that time. The thing is since I've owned it there's been a strange bottom end knock. When I first purchased the car I took it straight to zed world for a service. Jamie told me the bottom end was knocking but that was two years ago and 7000 miles later. The knock is no worse and the knock goes away as soon as I start putting my foot down. The knock is more noticeable at low speed then goes away at faster speed. I was told by Jamie at zed world that my car would only probely last a 1000 miles max. But it's still going strong could it be anything else this strange knock??? I would be grateful for anybodys help. …

Hello everyone, I've got hold of a good engine from a manual ZX. Mine is an auto with the big end gone bad. So have been considering all different options I have to get mine back on the road asap. Can a manual engine be fitted to an auto ZX?? I'm sure I read a while ago about a pin sorta thing that would needed for this to work. But can't find the thread about this being done. Waiting for your professional advices on this one guys..:) What to do for a manual engine to work in an auto car?? Best regards, Zee..:)

As some of you know my car is currently in the body shop for a respray, unfortunatly the painter has broken my black trim that sits above the lights accross the back of the car. I purchased it origanally from the usa but cannot remember where exactly, & I cant seem to find one for sale anywhere... Any ideas??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300-ZX-TURBO-BLACK-/130521454670?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e63af584e :confused1:

well now its time to start planning ahead determined to get my stamp on the car in time for the next show in june. might give a little hint on my plans to Bought these lid cover, gear and handbrake gaitor Will be getting these on payday dont know which one mnd you haha

with fully adjustable sus all round and cheap tyres lol sus five years old and maybe at its stiffest would this cause ass end to bounce as if back end to tight?

After twenty two months off the road :ohmy: my Zed is once more on the road :clap::clap: I took it off the road in July 2009, as it was going to fail the MOT on excess corrosion - holes in the floor and rotten sills :no: I've had to open up the sills on both sides (front to rear), cut out the rust (outer and inner sills) plus some of the floor and fabricate/buy new panels. The rear arches, both inner and outer, needed replaced. The area around the fuel filler was completely shot, so that all needed cut out and replaced. The rear lower quarters were also rotten and required replacing and then a couple of small holes in the front inner wing and the rear panel …

Can anybody inform me what bhp the bottom end will go up to before changing pistons. How much for forged engine bits and head?

This started a couple of days ago, and is doing my head in. Until I turn the stereo up anyway. The noise is like a whiring coming through the little vents behind the map reading lights in the car. Any ideas chaps?? :helpsmilie:

Changing from standard setup to meister r (zeta-s). How much should it cost for a garage to do or is it an easy enough DIY jonny?

cheapest i could find insurance for my new zed was admiral multicar 1000 for the zed and 600 for the lexus so took it. phoned footman james today and got the zed on a classic for 256! result well happy so cancelled my admiral as its within 14 days :rockon:

What ngk plugs do i need for tt running 1 bar boost which is avalible in uk searched the forum its seems a mine feild 11b 11c etc 7 heat range 6 heat range thanks taff.

Ive just been for my speed awareness this morning and as we came to discusing where you should be doing 30mph theres a bright blue 300ZX parked up on the video they show you. It seems to be somewhere in Birmingham.:ohmy:

Does anyone know what front bumper this is ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120722625373&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

sorry about a what's it worth post I'm pritty happy with my 300 at the moment but have been offered a 300zx turbo targa top full leather in pritty good nick with 136k on the clock runs spot on has no tax and failed the mot on drop links it's grey has a patch welded on the seal and front right wing is rippled I would only buy it to sell on how much would I expect to sell it for ? Thanks