http://www.300zx.cl/ga/300zx/images/default2.html

 

Found this whilst looking for 90s test drive reports, some quite good reads that might be of interest to some people.

Fantastic find! :bow:

Nice one .. :nana2:

Hi,

Good find!Some nice articles, some of which I haven't seen before....Particularly liked the article called "Road Trip"!

Cheerz,

Jez.

there is some interesting stuff on there but check out this excerpt

 

"What "go fast" modifications are available?

As with many cars, there are few major performance parts available for the non-turbos. Exhaust and intake kits, as well as computer chips are available, however they'll run you $1200-$1500 for a total of maybe 30 or 40 gained horsepower. If you have a non-turbo, and you really want more performance, I'm afraid the best conclusion is to sell it in favor of a turbocharged model.

 

However, lots of companies offer performance packages for the Twin Turbo 300ZX. Many have multiple-stage kits available for the 300ZXTT. The "stage levels" of one will not necessarily correspond to that of another. The following is an exerpt from Stillen Motorsport's upgrade chart: (notice that the upgrades are cumulative)

 

Stock 300ZX - 300 hp

Stage 1: 320 hp @ 10psi - Performance Exhaust system

Stage 2: 340 hp @ 10.5psi - Hi-Flow Intake

Stage 3: 396 hp @ 13.5 psi - Computer Chip (My car is a Stage III)

Stage 4: 405 hp @ 13.5 psi - Larger Intercoolers

Stage 5: 418 hp @ 14.5 psi - Electronic Boost Control

Stage 6: 450 hp @ 16.5 psi - Larger Turbos and Injectors

Stage 7: 520 hp @ 16.5 psi - More tuning / dual intake

Stage 8: 620 hp - Larger turbos and injectors

Stage 9: Even more hp - Nitrous Oxide

For the Twin Turbo, most owners who choose to modify the car stop at Stage III. This gives approximately a 100 horsepower upgrade, for a total cost of $1500 or so. The car retains it's sporty character and driveability, but turbo lag is reduced and 0-60 times should drop an extra .5 seconds. The difference in seat-of-the-pants performance is incredible, and well worth the money."

 

This sh1t about stage 1, 2 3 etc just really winds me up.

 

GGrrrrrrrrrrrr............

So, according to that - if I fit a 'performance' exhaust, 'carlos fandango' induction kit & a re-map - that'll be good for another 100bhp .......................... :shock:

They are running higher boost than the stock (9.5psi?)

I was looking for that site the other day, lost all my favourites and could'nt find it. Thanks ! :D

They are running higher boost than the stock (9.5psi?)

 

Their theory is that with each Breathing modification, boost will naturally increase as there is less restriction in the system.....which is true for some Turbocharged cars, but not for the 300zx.

 

Its dissapointing that a respectable company like Stillen would lower themselves to creating such poorly thought our tuning stages with made up figures.

but isnt 'hp' a different unit to 'bhp' so the figures they quote may not be incorrect?

but isnt 'hp' a different unit to 'bhp' so the figures they quote may not be incorrect?

 

No, its just a different terminology of the same measurement. BHP=HP

 

someone the other day was saying something about HICAS ruining drifts, and that a 200sx was miles better :confused: ;)

The 200 is supposed to be a better drift car. I'd wager it's more to do with weight and balance though.

 

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I was looking for that site the other day, lost all my favourites and could'nt find it. Thanks ! :D

 

 

Their theory is that with each Breathing modification, boost will naturally increase as there is less restriction in the system.....which is true for some Turbocharged cars, but not for the 300zx.

 

Its dissapointing that a respectable company like Stillen would lower themselves to creating such poorly thought our tuning stages with made up figures.

 

 

I fitted an HKS filter and my boost has risen.

I fitted an HKS filter and my boost has risen.

 

was was before and after boost on aftermarket gauge ?