General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all im after abit of info if poss, I know the N/A gear ratio allows the TT to excellerate quicker at a loss of top end. But is the mid range better or worse? Also how much is lost at the top end Cheers Dan

Bugger. I can't for the life of me find the key for my locking wheel nuts (McGard). I've spent about 5 hours over the past two days searching the garage and the house for it (and the car, before you ask). I guess you can't get replacement keys easily? If not, then what's the easiest solution to get my locking nuts off?

I've got a feeling they are all squealing from time to time. I've tried adjusting the alternator belt but think it has now reached its limit. All belts are in good order and were checked by zedworld not long back. Is there a diagram that shows the tensioner locations etc so I can understand which direction to tighten etc? Cheers :)

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I finally found the car i had been looking for :D Well chuffed with it. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1332790.htm And another one not on the add. This car really is shocking! book figures are 276bhp which put doubt in my mind before buying it but goes to show why it was a £73,000 car when new. My brother has a RX7 Full standalone engine management, full exhaust system, Induction kit giving him about 340bhp which in a rotary believe me is fast and the RX7 is very light and has a 50/50 weight ratio. He is 64bhp up on the NSX and peformance wise there is nothing in it at all, we are neck and neck. I was shocked!! expecting him to smoke me.…

Compare old pulley to new one.

Guys I have new Stoptech big brakes to put on as well as Tein Flex EDFC to fit. Questions are these. Do I need any other bits for the suspension the car already has these? Front and rear adjustable upper suspension link arms Rose jointed front adjustable tension arms Also how long would you say it would take me to fit them, I cant get the brakes working etc as the master cylinder is not in the car. But just fit it all?

Hi, Sorry for all the question, but really keen been after a z for ages, Whats in volved changing the na/ engine too a turbo? is it not worth it, should I just by a turbo one strsight away, Iam a sucker for a project lol. Cheers Mark

A lad has a 300z but he says it does not rev, is this common could it be a maf sensor? Thanks again, Mark

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I love this car, stock looking moster of a car.:gunsmilie:

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can anyone help looking to set my timing on the cas unit any help please :confused1:

Having now acquired a set of OEM fogs, I noticed there's room for a 501 type bulb too. I know some of these were used as side lights on imports, but cannot make sense of why there is the wire for this in the loom if it were never intended to be hooked up? Did the UK versions maybe have the three pins on the connector?

Just a quick question. To remove the front hubs do you simply have to unbolt wheel bearing lock nut, located behind the front axle. Then pull the front hub out? Regards Kev

Anyone see Amanda Holdens Amazing Lives last night? Was mainly about female stunt artists. Anyway, spotted (couldn't really miss it) a red Z, owned by one of the stunt ladies. Managed to grab a still from the ITV player. having issues embeding the image though :mellow:

anybody ever used one of these ? http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-motorsports-roller-bearing-pilot-bushing-p-625584.html?cPath=882_5900& any benefits or flaws in using one?

We started putting the new engine together and all seemed to be going well until we put the cam sprockets on. Pop crack the sprocket has the end of a nice $1000 pair of cams stuck to the back of it :oops:. Turns out they are 8mm shorter than the stock ones and we did not know that you could not put stock sprockets on them :cursing:. I mean I would never have guessed that in like a million yers :angry:. So I am going to need to order up some new cams then fit them and buy some adjustable sprockets as well. Thing is no fecker knows how to get it running with this on it. I am just hoping Kyle can give me some help so I dont go on to destroy the new cams fit…

Well as maybe a few people have seen I have finally NOW got a new z (new to me. Not the white one lol. Here is a list I see so far will need done; 1. change to original steering wheel (momo one thats on) 2. change all locks and ignition barrel 3. change driver and passenger seat (drivers the worst) 4. change bulbs to stronger ones on low beam.

Just as i send payment of £80 for mine this crops up on ebay. Im sure someone must be after one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300ZX-Series-2-PTU_W0QQitemZ260547416848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca9d61310 Marty

Is a lot of smoke on tick, due to turbos? Thanks Mark

What is the most common cause of indicators not working on Zs?

Spotted a purple R reg series 3 by KFC on the end of the the spine rd.Had nice gold centered wheels with one punctured tyre half off the rim as it was limped along!!

Has anyone painted their scuttle panels at all. I dont want any gaudy colours just a nice matt dark grey. Do the panels accept paint ok and is it better to rub down with very fine sand paper first? is it better to use lacquer to protect them?????:wink:

Hi, In the process of trying to get a cheap Z to do up, the question is, is there power difference between the the twin turbo manual or the automatic or is it the same engine and spec but different gearbox set up? Also If I end up getting an auto I will be doing a manual conversion is this hard work and costly. Thanks for the advice, Mark