Ok guys, probably should of started this last year when I decided to resurrect my 1993 JDM 300zx Twin Turbo Auto. I said I call the car "Blue Thunder" (mostly just to annoy everyone:tt2:) as it will be loud and blue:thumbup:.

You'll have to bear with me as I'm going to use previous posts off this forum for most of the current bits and I'm not "computer super proficient" with adding images etc

I'll start at the very beginning if I can remember back that far:lol: (No pics in this quick update) (This is for the benefit of anyone joining after '09)

Bought the car in the summer of 2005, a low mileage (42K) 1993 300zx TT auto, within a few months the timing belt had stripped some teeth, luckily no engine damage. Replaced belts, series 2 PTU and bought my 19" TSW Catalunyas. Had to get the rear wheels custom made to 9.5" as they weren't available in this size:thumbup1:. Went on to buy a Pioneer Avic X1R single DIN touchscreen Sat-Nav stereo to liven up the sounds and my Brembo Big Brake kit.

July 2006 - Engine had a ticking noise, nothing major, diagnosed as sticky lifters, recommended solution was an oil change. Bought 2 4.5 litres of Castrol Edge 10W60, oil filter and an engine flush, brought it to a "garage" and asked them to drop the oil, using the engine flush, refill with the fresh Castrol oil heat it up, flush it out, fit the new filter and refill with the other container of Castrol Edge...Simples:innocent:

Collected the car and went home, got to the house and the engine turned into a tractor, lifted the bonnet, oil everywhere, they'd put the full 9 liters into the car and wrecked the engine.:scared::thumbdown: After a few arguments and the backing of the Motor Factors owner where the oil was bought, the "Garage" eventually admitted responsibility. They sent the car to another "Garage" who was fitting the new engine from API, more drama, Radio was stolen in their care and engine lasted a day, oil sump had been damaged and suction pipe couldn't get enough oil in, another knackered engine:scared::thumbdown:.

2007 - Sued the "Garage" and got the car back 2008.:thumbup1:

2008 - 2009 Went to a decent bloke who sorted the engine, did the manual conversion, fitted a brand new Exedy street performance clutch with an RPS Lightweight Flywheel, BuddyClub Racing Spec Coilovers, Z1 hardpipes and HKS Induction kit. November '09 Hydrolocked the engine driving into a puddle:scared::thumbdown:

2010 - After getting "Ripped off" on a Border Fuel Rail, 555 injectors and Japanese "UK" Clocks (meant to be UK but had been converted) and with a 9% pay deduction and extra Levies / charges on Civil Servants (totalling a 60% deduction of my already diminished gross pay), I called it a day on the Z:thumbdown:

Edited January 8, 20169 yr by Richie K

I have 2 other MAF's that came with the Selin Kit, I'll switch it out with one of them:thumbup1:

 

That's probably easiest, but I'd still get the cleaner on the one that'll end up in the car!

That's probably easiest, but I'd still get the cleaner on the one that'll end up in the car!

 

I've two spare mate One for each intake and the original, so three in total:thumbup: What cleaner should I get???

I've two spare mate One for each intake and the original, so three in total:thumbup: What cleaner should I get???

 

Any decent sort of MAF/AFM sensor cleaner - not carburettor cleaner. Halfords don't stock it but I got some in my local motor factors.

Had a go at removing the Headlights today, fortunately for me I started at the passenger side (which is a major PITA!!!) but everything after that inside left bolt was a walk in the park compared to it:biggrin: Grazed knuckles later and I've deleted the airbox pipes and am ready to fit the 99 Spec's. Still can't get over how clean this car is compared to others I've seen:thumbup:

 

 

Took the MAF off as well as the Induction kit while removing the lights, so I said I'd give her a run to see if she idled better.

Quick vid

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I also remembered to get a pic of the Momo fitted

Edited March 10, 20169 yr by Richie K

Cut a slot into the end of the inside rear headlight bolts so you can wind them in and out using a flat head screwdriver.

Cut a slot into the end of the inside rear headlight bolts so you can wind them in and out using a flat head screwdriver.

 

Yeah, thanks buddy, I'd seen that on a link on here:thumbup1:, Going to the shed to do it this evening:yes:

Cool, let us know if the spara MAF worked.

Had a go at removing the Headlights today, fortunately for me I started at the passenger side (which is a major PITA!!!) but everything after that inside left bolt was a walk in the park compared to it:biggrin: Grazed knuckles later and I've deleted the airbox pipes and am ready to fit the 99 Spec's. Still can't get over how clean this car is compared to others I've seen:thumbup:

 

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Took the MAF off as well as the Induction kit while removing the lights, so I said I'd give her a run to see if she idled better.

Quick vid

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I also remembered to get a pic of the Momo fitted

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I hope you'll be cleaning those small patches of corrosion :whistling:

Most definitely mate, don't EVER want to have to pull the headlights again (although, should be easier now I've slotted the inside bolts):yes:

Cool, let us know if the spara MAF worked.

 

She was idling (roughly) with the MAF and filter removed Rob, so I'm thinking that it's definitely the problem mate:thumbup1:

Just waiting on my Selin intake and test / down pipes and I'll hook the whole lot up, CZP tell me 2-3 weeks:thumbup1:

Today, I've gotten more grazed knuckles but more importantly.......

I've changed the clutch master cylinder all on my own and ....

She drives!!

Switched out the Maf and put on one of the Apexi filters and she still coughed and spluttered a bit, so switched the ECU's back and she was holding at 800rpms until she got warm and then she popped and banged and stalled, exhaust will hopefully be finished mid week and we'll see how she fairs then:thumbup:

Today, I've gotten more grazed knuckles but more importantly.......

I've changed the clutch master cylinder all on my own and ....

She drives!!

Switched out the Maf and put on one of the Apexi filters and she still coughed and spluttered a bit, so switched the ECU's back and she was holding at 800rpms until she got warm and then she popped and banged and stalled, exhaust will hopefully be finished mid week and we'll see how she fairs then:thumbup:

 

Nice going Richie, hope to see it soon ;)

Sounds like it needs a setup on a conzult and a boost leak check Richie.

Sounds like it needs a setup on a conzult and a boost leak check Richie.

 

I was kind of hoping that it's like this due to no back pressure from having no exhaust from the down pipes back Joel?? It was belching out some pretty dark smoke from the turbo elbows??

My brother reckons I should trailer it down to West Coast Performance in Kerry for a rolling road tune up/remap, that's where he got his R34 mapped and dynoed.

My brother reckons I should trailer it down to West Coast Performance in Kerry for a rolling road tune up/remap, that's where he got his R34 mapped and dynoed.

 

Well before you do that how about some prep work:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/922678/The-6-Ps-Proper-Preparation-Prevents-Piss-Poor-Performancegt.html

Well before you do that how about some prep work:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/922678/The-6-Ps-Proper-Preparation-Prevents-Piss-Poor-Performancegt.html

 

Thanks for the info Andrew, I'll see if the new mechanic can cross these off the " things to do" list:thumbup1:

Went down to the garage this morning and fitted my '99 Spec headlights, I have to say they went in a lot easier than the old headlights came out:biggrin:

Anyway, I think they look 100 times better than the originals as the chrome inserts pop nicely against the blue:thumbup::thumbup:

Edited March 15, 20169 yr by Richie K
Adding pics

Went down to the garage this morning and fitted my '99 Spec headlights, I have to say they went in a lot easier than the old headlights came out:biggrin:

Anyway, I think they look 100 times better than the originals as the chrome inserts pop nicely against the blue:thumbup::thumbup:

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I need a close shot of that tax disc :lol:

I need a close shot of that tax disc :lol:

 

Ha!! I think it's 11/09:tt2:

Anyway, I think they look 100 times better than the originals as the chrome inserts pop nicely against the blue:thumbup::thumbup:

 

They do indeed

They do indeed

 

Niiicce!!!

Yes they do indeed.

Went out to the shed last night and butchered my red rear side markers, fitted the Z1 clear covers to the casing instead, I think these will look ok:yes:

 

 

I was clearing out the games room and had forgotten I had these:cool3:

Edited March 16, 20169 yr by Richie K

At the risk of being a bad influence here, I think this would look great on the nose of your Z :whistling:

 

http://page14.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s483987739

At the risk of being a bad influence here, I think this would look great on the nose of your Z :whistling:

 

http://page14.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s483987739

Buyout price £70, i'd dig that.