My Nissan 300zx

[DeMoN]

very clean looking... glad to see you have incorporated a sig, now you need an avatar =D

[ZfrkS62]

The silver Z just fyi is a Twin Turbo. They're easily distinguished by the slat-grille on the front corners - there for the side-mount intercoolers . The N/A doesn't have this feature, so they're easy to tell apart. You'll all know your N/A's from TT's now! (unless they're kitted hehe).

Hey, ya learn somethin new everyday i actually didn't know/never noticed the corner slats on the TT's before.

Awesome lookin ZX you've got there. I love that body style. Not as much as the original Z though

[Wutputt]

First of all, welcome on JW. Secondly, you've some nice wheels. I like the personalised license plates: it doesn't only match your car, it also is your nickname. Nice, mate
I like your photography as well. The last picture is great, and the one with the tree background scenery is beautiful too.

[gobs3z]

ZZX32, great car man, the 3Z was the my first ever affordable dream car so you should be dam proud, haha. I would have gotten one but i didn't want to deal with it in Chicago's winters, i dunno how T-Bird does (don't say snow tires). I'm happy to see you got the manual.

[PaulGT2164]

nice car, i like the color, and in my opnion those are the best looking "modern" z cars made....its a shame they are so under appreciated

[dingo]

nice car mate, I really like the colour and the interior is very nice with the leather in the front

[SFDMALEX]

Stunning! I really like it. Very clean looking, and that interior looks awesome. Keep it clean

[oscargarza88]

wow nice car!
it looks very good taken care of
how many miles does it have?
i used to have one as some people here may know.
they are not veeery fast but they are fun, i loved the fact that it was rwd, and i agree what other people say... it is an underrated car, its really a very good car.. i miss mine :cry:
i would like to buy another oine...

[ZZX32]

WOW

I get a good night's sleep & all this happens!

I must thank everyone again for such positive comments, even from those who aren't big fans...you've got my respect guys

Originally Posted by oscargarza88 wow nice car! it looks very good taken care of how many miles does it have?

She's pushing 170,000km's - not sure what that is in miles exactly. Pretty low km's for an Aus-delivered Z.

The car itself seemed to have really been looked after...compression was pretty much factory (stoked!). Only complaint was the original mechanics had somehow disconnected the VVT gear solenoid :roll:, but that's life!

Will now be a matter of finding a nice TT and cranking some serious ponies out of it

PS. I will post more pics as I find them

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by ZZX32 WOW I get a good night's sleep & all this happens! I must thank everyone again for such positive comments, even from those who aren't big fans...you've got my respect guys Originally Posted by oscargarza88 wow nice car! it looks very good taken care of how many miles does it have? She's pushing 170,000km's - not sure what that is in miles exactly. Pretty low km's for an Aus-delivered Z. The car itself seemed to have really been looked after...compression was pretty much factory (stoked!). Only complaint was the original mechanics had somehow disconnected the VVT gear solenoid :roll:, but that's life! Will now be a matter of finding a nice TT and cranking some serious ponies out of it PS. I will post more pics as I find them

170,000KMS=approx 102,000 Miles. Pretty low mileage for any Z

If you plan on making with the forced induction, you're going to want to knock down the compression ratio. your engine won't be able to handle too much boost reliably out of the stock CR. I dont' remember your engine's code (i want to say VG30DE) but it's main difference from the TT version (besides those beautiful turbos ) is the compression. Stock, I believe the 300ZXTT runs 8lbs (1.8BAR) of boost.

And at 102K Miles, that would be the perfect reason to tear down and rebuild your engine

*EDIT* Nice new sig and avatar

[ZZX32]

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 170,000KMS=approx 102,000 Miles. Pretty low mileage for any Z If you plan on making with the forced induction, you're going to want to knock down the compression ratio. your engine won't be able to handle too much boost reliably out of the stock CR. I dont' remember your engine's code (i want to say VG30DE) but it's main difference from the TT version (besides those beautiful turbos ) is the compression. Stock, I believe the 300ZXTT runs 8lbs (1.8BAR) of boost. And at 102K Miles, that would be the perfect reason to tear down and rebuild your engine *EDIT* Nice new sig and avatar

Haha thanks mate, just knocked up the avatar then

As for the forced induction - how does one go about it? This is very much pushing the limit of my mechanical knowledge . Same with knocking the compression ratio hehe.

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by ZZX32 Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 170,000KMS=approx 102,000 Miles. Pretty low mileage for any Z If you plan on making with the forced induction, you're going to want to knock down the compression ratio. your engine won't be able to handle too much boost reliably out of the stock CR. I dont' remember your engine's code (i want to say VG30DE) but it's main difference from the TT version (besides those beautiful turbos ) is the compression. Stock, I believe the 300ZXTT runs 8lbs (1.8BAR) of boost. And at 102K Miles, that would be the perfect reason to tear down and rebuild your engine *EDIT* Nice new sig and avatar Haha thanks mate, just knocked up the avatar then As for the forced induction - how does one go about it? This is very much pushing the limit of my mechanical knowledge . Same with knocking the compression ratio hehe.

Essentially, it may, in the long run, be cheaper to buy a used VG30DETT, rebuild it (new valveseals, piston rings, head gaskets/other engine seals) and install it in your car.

Forced induction is anything that forces the air into the engine (turbochargers in this case).

Check out the modification and problems help section in the forum index for topics. I know there have recently been a couple of compression related threads started.

[ZZX32]

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 Essentially, it may, in the long run, be cheaper to buy a used VG30DETT, rebuild it (new valveseals, piston rings, head gaskets/other engine seals) and install it in your car. Forced induction is anything that forces the air into the engine (turbochargers in this case). Check out the modification and problems help section in the forum index for topics. I know there have recently been a couple of compression related threads started.

Thanks for clearing that up - I really need to brush up on my terms!

In the long run you're right, it'd be much easier to get a VG30DETT & drop that in. There are so many different parts between the DE/DETT it's mindblowing :shock:

I'll most likely buy a TT Zed and just work on that. Much less hassle, and this current Z can remain original hehe.

Few more piccies:


Engine bay before a hardcore degreasing. I was fortunate [or unfortunate?] to find that it still had the 15-year-old 'shipping wax' all over the engine/engine bay. Beneath was pristine paint & shiny metal!


End result. Used CT-14 degreaser if anyone's interested in giving theirs a clean


Trial-fitting my 2k front bar (July last year). U can see my ugly old bar/plates


B&W Photochop


Overlooking the Beaudesert Valley from Mt. Tamborine. Really nice bit of countryside.

[ZfrkS62]

I would be really cautious about detailing the engine that way in the future. Water and crap can get into electrical connectors and cause alot of problems. And according to murphy's law, it will end up being the hardest to reach connector that gets infested with gremlins

It came out quite well though That kosmoline crap can be a pain in the ass to deal with

[oscargarza88]

well yes i guess 102k miles is alright for a car that old, infact its very good cause it means u use it! the one i had had like 35k miles but it was my dads and he used other cars until he gave it to me.
and ur engine bay really neded that degrease and it looks like new now good job!
and that TT transformation is a good idea... and yea its easier to just buy a TT engine rebuild it and stick it in there except u personally know somoene that can work on ur engine, someonm eu trust and wont cost u much. but there are loots of things u can do to ur car... its a matter of what is your goal?...
start by cheking www.stillen.com they have awsome parts for the Z, mayb a little expensibe but great.
well hope to c high res pics soon

EDIT
ohh i forgot also check out www.300zxclub.com its a forun i used before, u can ask anf find whatever u want it can b really helpfull...