General Discussions - 300ZX Related

This is well over due but since the birth of our little baby girl last yr i never get the time or have the energy to get on here much these days:sad:........ Anyway, i just wanetd to say a big thanks :bow:to Neil (DarksideTT) for taking the time to fit my Triple A-pillar pod, guages & senders on a Sunday afternoon in the pissing rain in October last yr! Top job:thumbup:, top bloke:thumbup1: and i can highly recommend him for any electrical or interior work you want to have done. Nice bruvva & thanks again!:rockon:

As some of you know, just bought a n/a auto, going to change the auto to a manual, but also want to go down a single turbo route. Are the engine block, crank and internal totaly different to the TT model? Just wondering if all the internals will need uprating? Last question are there any good garges around that would do this conversion if I decide not to do it myself. Thanks Mark

Any one fitted this kit?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380187060756&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT Fitted left side easy, right turbo the 90 deg fitting does not fit anywhere? seams to be a bigger wrong thread. Can do pics if needed.

Out of interst, anyone tried fitting VG30DE headers to a VG30E? I have a VG30E in an old datsun and wouldn't mind fitting a set of better flowing headers. i currently have S12 USA headers and plenum on my VG here in the uk.

Hi Guys Total Nissan are looking for z for a shoot this weekend in Scotland (Saturday 13th Feb). If anyone would like to volunteer and can meet at a central scotland location please email : nissan@totalcarmagazines.co.uk with very brief overview, one image and your location. Will be featured in Mar-Apr issue. Many thanks Lesley

Hi All Am in the process of switching my head unit out and wanted to know how you go about removing the centre dash surround. Does is simply pop out, are are there any screws holding it in place? Any help much appreciated. Cheers

Well I'm sure im not the only person who's mind this has run through as it's quite a common modification on other turbo marques. For those considering running this setup on a 300zx it's essentially the same as on any other turbo car, use 4xblanking plugs - 2x35mm 2x27mm and get some nice new jub clips and sealant (loctite etc) whilst you're at it! Take off the standard recirc valves, plug in the blanking plugs and then stuff bolts in the redundant vaccum pipes. :thumbup1: (obv you will need a pod filter to hear anything) Now I'm going to tell you it's not worth it on a Z. Possibly due to the turbo size/ piping, or the distance of the airfilter from the cabin, yo…

i went to adjust the timing but the cas would not move , so i removed it and to get it out i gave it a few taps , since i put it back in i have a missfire its like its running on three cylinders two front on right bank and only first on the second left bank please help , every day their is something new

Hi Guys Looking for full dimensions list for a Z31 including wheel base and track width of each axles if anyone can help. thanks in advance

just thinking if this is problem or not? :ohmy:the running temp of my z is just above the minimum mark... when it is idling in town it goes up to near half way.

just looking at zx stuff just now and found this imo it looks good http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310196682123&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D310196682123%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

is there a list of the engine sensor max and min voltages, what im intersted in is when i use datascan i obviously can test the outputs of the sensors but what i dont know is what they should be reading under certain conditions. would be good to have a list of the desired readings to determine wheater a sensor is faulty or not. cheers gaz

I've just had cam belt changed with all bearings, tensioner etc - got the car back Friday, took her out today for 1st time and total lack of power. :cursing: At idle when put foot on gas revs drop to virtually nothing and then rise, very little power through revs, the noise of the exhaust has increased a lot Just like idea of possible causes - timing? cambelt out on a pulley? :helpsmilie:

Ok to those in the know the 16 bit ecu presents problems when an owner wants to chip his zed that has a later car with a 16 bit ecu, mostly retrofitting an earlier ecu is the easiest course. However here how it is done using a 16 bit unit, the first couple of pics show a standard 16 bit ecu before modification the last showns the modified unit with a sister board added in, by interfacing via the board edge connector the second board can use duel 28 pin eproms. Simples:wink:

Ok we were was surprised to find a broken rear spring on a zed the other day but even more so that the springs are Eibachs, these are one of those names we all feel happy to trust, not sure if this was a failure due to manufacturer error or wear and tear, incidently the shock although old looking was perfectly servicable, Will be speaking to Eibach to see what they think, of course I have no idea how old they are or what mileage thay have done but really should not have broken.:( Jeff TT

Can anyone tell me the weight of a set of Clocks ( speedo cluster)?? Need this to sort out postage costs Thanks guys Richie

You have PM Buddy. ...Vinz

gb is starting to suffer the ol knackered 4th sychro. these gearboxs seem to be fairly reasonable on fleabay and i hear they are strong. Any ideas on what would need to be done to wedge one in a zed?

Trying to remove L H Side [ pass side] gas sensor, I know Nissan have a special tool for this, Any one managed without it? I though of cutting off the top section just leaving the hex ,for socket, anyone tried this? Or has any of you guys in Kent near Canterbury area, got this special tool to lend me Any help please, advice tips M O T soon , faulty gas sensor= high C O 2

bought a full black leather interior (seats). my z has already got but the leather on the drivers seat is totally wacked. my passenger and rear seats are okay but had to buy the full set. Can't wait til they are delivered. :clap:

Been waiting for ages to put these on, so temporary attached them today to see what they look like, They didnt fit as good as I thought they would being Bomex? I still need to do a bit of jiggery pokery to get them to sit right on the car. So next weekend they are back off and I`m going to splatter waxoyl everywhere behind the skirts and fully attach them!!! Hope you like!

Hi, just got a Z, needs abit of tlc, then I have big plans for her as its a project, also my other car is in the pics probs get slated as its a Scoob lol, Thanks Mark

Hi. Grey U.K spec on some dished wheels, didn't catch the reg as you passed the tram lines but she was looking good!

Saw you hooning just past the fox & crown pub, not one I'd seen before round this way.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=21472 In my favorite colour combination black and red interior the 370z black edition is stunning:thumbup:one for my top ten garage,but not to shure on the black alloys still prefer highly polished chrome