hello all i just got a 300zx twin turbo today. car spec is red genuine uk model 65k on the clock 3 owners from new full nissan sh autbox. never had a turbo car before here is list of car i had before this on

1998 bmw 2.8L z3.

1997 lotus elise 1.8L.

2001 honda prelude 2.2L.

porsche 944 2.5L

2003 porsch boxster 3.2

2001 honda fire blade 929

kawazaki ninja 900

 

all the above were modded in some way always for power no looks. so will be modding this one for power to so will update as i go with dyno results to

Welcome to the club Dan and nice list of cars there :thumbup: Any pics of your red UK zed?

yes i will upload some in the next day or so and pics of old cars to if anyone is intrested to see.

yes i will upload some in the next day or so and pics of old cars to if anyone is intrested to see.

 

O yes very interested in pics of all cars Dan:yes:

so may i ask is that red one in the pic your car? n/a or tt also how long you had it for what gone wrong with it before i got mine i phoned a few people in tuning shops i have used in the past and got mixed bag of info some saying engine and car is very good others said DONT BUY ONE THERE JUST TROUBLE so in the real world what going on with the 300zx good or bad.

Welcome mate, where about on the wirral are you?

yes i will upload some in the next day or so and pics of old cars to if anyone is interested to see.

 

A Zed is an old car :biggrin:.

 

Welcome along.

Welcome mate, where about on the wirral are you?

upton greasby way. how about you

Make sure you buy a well maintained and regularly serviced example. Check. Get it inspected by a proper specialist is your next step. Nissan main dealers have forgotten what the z32 is and how to work on it, as a general rule, is your next step.

The main issue that breaks these cars is poor maintaince. The main fails are electrical connections in the engine bay, split/blocked coolant hoses and galleries and poor quality tunes.

If looked after the bottom end is capable of holding around 500hp and lasting circa 300k miles at stock power levels. Turbos fail between 100 and 150k on average. It's an engine out to replace.

The majority of bad press on these cars is provided by misinformation, rumours and badly maintained example. It's a proper modern classic, even with the auto box a very rewarding car to drive.

Make sure you buy a well maintained and regularly serviced example. Check. Get it inspected by a proper specialist is your next step. Nissan main dealers have forgotten what the z32 is and how to work on it, as a general rule, is your next step.

The main issue that breaks these cars is poor maintaince. The main fails are electrical connections in the engine bay, split/blocked coolant hoses and galleries and poor quality tunes.

If looked after the bottom end is capable of holding around 500hp and lasting circa 300k miles at stock power levels. Turbos fail between 100 and 150k on average. It's an engine out to replace.

The majority of bad press on these cars is provided by misinformation, rumours and badly maintained example. It's a proper modern classic, even with the auto box a very rewarding car to drive.

 

thank you the car i have just got has 65k on the clock and full nissian sh so thats a good start. as far as tuners go were is the best place and who knows what there doing i will be tuning the engine was thinkinh to get it round the 350bhp to 400bhp mark thats my goal with this car .

so may i ask is that red one in the pic your car? n/a or tt also how long you had it for what gone wrong with it before i got mine i phoned a few people in tuning shops i have used in the past and got mixed bag of info some saying engine and car is very good others said DONT BUY ONE THERE JUST TROUBLE so in the real world what going on with the 300zx good or bad.

 

As with all cars this age there is going to be problems through into the mix the fact its a highly strung turbo sports cruiser and well you should know what your getting into. But in there defence there brilliant cars and if looked after properly seldom go wrong. Would love to see some pics

turbonoz is good with these cars you can find him on these forums

will have a look some one told me about a place called the z centre in nottingham any idea?

upton greasby way. how about you

 

I'm by tranmere rovers, Everest Road. Don't forget to put some pictures up.

yes i know the place. how do you uplate with url have not done it before

sorted it now here we go

 

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will put pic of 300 tmoz need to take some anyhow there all my old cars and bikes i have had a tuned up over the years hope you like them

Wow some nice cars and in good condition. Love the Lotus :thumbup1: what was your favorite?

the louts was great i sold it last year to a guy in canada

Hello & welcome :)

Welcome to the club Dan - and enjoy your new toy mate!!

 

Thanks for posting your hall of fame pics; I love the old 944.... And can't wait to see the pics of your ZX.

 

Richard:thumbup1:

Welcome along Dan :yes: looking forward to seeing pics of the Z, sounds nice :)

Welcome Dan...ime on the Wirral too if you need any advice:thumbup1:

Welcome Dan...ime on the Wirral too if you need any advice:thumbup1:

 

that would be good yes as i dont know the cars well yet will get pics uptoday some time