just got a 1990 300z nonturbo.

[sinINneon]

got it right before a junk yard was gonna crush it. beautifully running... believe it or not, the engine is fine, everything running... except.... 1st gear doesnt work... at all. which is okey, i have been starting in second gear all this time, not a problem. Does anyone know where i can find a cheap, used, worn, whatever, 5-speed transmition? thank you so much. i live in Fremont, CA... very close to San Jose.

other then that, the rest of the damage is cosmetic... such as paneling falling off... but yet functioning... all it needs is time, love, and an autobody shop... which is good, because i have a class that i go to thats one. haha.

well fill me in guys!
Thanks!
Sin

[Broke_as_****]

Try:

http://twinturbo.net/net/viewforum.a...rum=classified

Or craigslist.org usually has something if your local wrecking yards don't.

[Hodo]

I would love to see pics..... As for transmissions. Yea ask around on TT.net and call Z1 they might have a used NA Manual sitting around they would be willing to part with for pretty cheap.

[sinINneon]

sure ill post some pics very soon. so TT.com? and whats Z1? sorry, im totally new to the nissan community... not to mention the 300z community... haha. thank you so much for your guy's help... please keep it coming!

[Broke_as_****]

tt.net is slang for www.twinturbo.net - by far the greatest web resource for the Z32, possibly one of the greatest websites ever. The classified section that I linked to has a fresh inventory every day.

twinturbo.com is nothing, it's been "under construction" for years.

Z1 is www.z1motorsports.com probably the biggest 300ZX specialty shop in America. They usually have a dozen wrecked cars they're parting out plus a huge stock pile of parts from previous wrecks on hand.

[sinINneon]

you guys are just plain amazing here! i really love these forums! here are some pics: (oh ya... whats the NA mean in Z32 cars?)

[Broke_as_****]

Originally Posted by sinINneon

you guys are just plain amazing here! i really love these forums! here are some pics:

Yeah...that will pass quickly.

(oh ya... whats the NA mean in Z32 cars?)

Naturally aspirated. Non-turbo.

[longlivetheZ]

Originally Posted by Broke_as_****

Yeah...that will pass quickly.

lol...nice, Broke.

Welcome to the family, man.

Oh...and they were going to crush THAT!?

[sinINneon]

ya. probably because the last guy was a street racer... but man... i took it to AAMCO today... 1.5k for clutch and trany rebuilding... unless u guys wanna chip some money to me... i cant afford that :\. guess the Z will have to sit until i can find another trans and clutch.... if you guys can help me out... it would be cool haha.

just send a message my way or call me:
(510)697-5882

looking for a non-turbo 5 speed transmission. preferably for cheap, i dont care how many miles. as long as it has all functioning gears ill be happy.

and a clutch. haha. thanks!

[Hodo]

Ok tranny, you can get used for about 800. The clutch another 300. And you can do it yourself. Its REALLY easy to swap out the tranny and clutch on a Z32. I have done it in 2hours at work. And I know a guy who can do it in 45minutes. But he has been working on Zs since 1979.

And the car looks good considering. Its a definate keeper project.

[Broke_as_****]

Originally Posted by sinINneon

looking for a non-turbo 5 speed transmission. preferably for cheap, i dont care how many miles. as long as it has all functioning gears ill be happy.

Just start lookin:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/331352487.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/328162044.html

Clutch I would definitely buy new: $240 at ConceptZ

[sinINneon]

I got a deal for the tranny for 600 bucks. you guys are seriously AMAZING! dang... i wouldnt be able to do anything without you guys hahah. but ya, so im getting the tranny and im gonna look for a clutch once it starts getting worse... im not gonna try and drive the 300 without first until i get the trans.

after that, im going to fix up the interior extensively, putting in a new stereo and put a body kit on it (probably Demon II.). Finally im going to paint it in the autopaint show i work at. let me ask your guys, Midnight Black Metallic or Bright Metallic Yellow?

[Broke_as_****]

Originally Posted by sinINneon

after that, im going to fix up the interior extensively, putting in a new stereo

Good, good.

put a body kit on it (probably Demon II.).

Whoops, wrong turn.

Seriously, body kits looks like crap on the sleek factory lines of the Z. At most I would look into a Stillen Type III lip for the factory front bumper or a 99 model JDM front bumper.

Finally im going to paint it in the autopaint show i work at. let me ask your guys, Midnight Black Metallic or Bright Metallic Yellow?

Of those two? Black. Would I choose something else? Yes.

[longlivetheZ]

Originally Posted by Broke_as_****

Whoops, wrong turn.

Seriously, body kits looks like crap on the sleek factory lines of the Z. At most I would look into a Stillen Type III lip for the factory front bumper or a 99 model JDM front bumper.

Umm yea..."whoops" sums it up well. We'll just give you a mulligan on that one..

The SMZ (that stillen piece is very similar) "kit" (especially the front lip and wing...it's the ONLY wing that's not factory that I like on the Z32...) is really all that won't make you look gay. The Z32 is a thing of beauty...you don't fuck with beauty...

[Hodo]

I am with the others. Only one truely good looking thing on a Z32, and thats stock body lines. No "catfish" front lips or ricer body kits and a "gofast" shopping cart wing.