300zx '92-'94 TT or NA ?

[longlivetheZ]

First off...get a TT if you want a TT or get an N/A if you want an N/A. With few exceptions, swaps, in my oppinion, are for the indecisive.

As for maintaining them and fuel costs, what everyone said it right. Powerwise, the diff between a TT and an N/A is HUGE. I've driven 2 N/As and didn't think they were all that fast...but the TTs are. Yet to drive one, though.

The chick issue...I would NOT let 99% of girls I've met get anywhere NEAR the driver's seat of my Z31T...and it's not even that fast yet. The vast majority of girls I've known/do know are the worst drivers ever. Guys get reemed on insurance cuz we're worse drivers? Bull...girls are just lucky. One girl I know managed to roll her SATURN!!!

Im not one of these kids going "OOOOOOOO GET A SKYLINE!!!!"

I am...kinda. I'd give my right nut for the R33 on top in a heart beat, and I'm not kidding...I have 2...no biggie. That car would go for a boat load 'o money over here...and you guys get them so cheap...I'm moving to aus... I would get a GT-R if I could, but you're just going to use it as a daily driver. For that, I'd get a 300 N/A. Nice, comfortable cars that aren't too expensive and are pretty reliable...good for dd's.

Originally Posted by Delerious93integra

so much more fun to drive... double clutching

You watch the Fast and the Furious one too many times? Double clutching used to be used to get older cars into gear before syncro-mesh transmissions were made...

Originally Posted by Broke_as_****

Or you could just get a spare JATO solid stage booster rocket (capable of 10,000+ lbs of thrust in about 3 seconds from ignition) and strap a saddle to it.

Chaos, meet Broke...Broke...Chaos...he's a tad out there at times. j/k

[ZedEx]

Originally Posted by longlivetheZ

Chaos, meet Broke...Broke...Chaos...he's a tad out there at times. j/k

Haha... Thats the best pychological break-down of Broke that I've ever heard... Yet its so simple.

-Wes

[DeleriousZ]

You watch the Fast and the Furious one too many times? Double clutching used to be used to get older cars into gear before syncro-mesh transmissions were made...

uh huh, and it also is quite a bit easier on the synco's, giving them a longer life.. i dunno about you, but i don't like putting my car through unnecesary wear and tear.. and yes i've watched F&F too many times... it's always nice to laugh once in a while

[JCCR]

i would say go with the TT! I test drove an n/a and it was alright but i'm glad a got the TT. as for mechanical problems, any car will give you problems if not taken care of. dont be scare to get a TT! nissan didn't designed the car for it to break down that easy but eventually the car will give in to tare n ware. i don't know whats the best year model were u are but here in the USA i believe 91-95 are the best year models. i have a 96 not knowing the power loss do to emissions law but its not so bad cause it still pulls hard.

[longlivetheZ]

Originally Posted by Samhain

Haha... Thats the best pychological break-down of Broke that I've ever heard... Yet its so simple.

Glad you like that, Sam.

Originally Posted by Delerious93integra

uh huh, and it also is quite a bit easier on the synco's, giving them a longer life.. i dunno about you, but i don't like putting my car through unnecesary wear and tear.. and yes i've watched F&F too many times... it's always nice to laugh once in a while.

It makes no difference at all...that's like saying you pump your brakes in your new cuz it's easier on them, even though you have power brakes...it's not really true and it makes NO difference at all when it comes to reliability. The point I was trying to make was that if you did that shit in a race, you'd be slower than if you didn't, yet it's still the trendy little phrase to use around "racing" circles. All in all...quit saying that...say "half clutching" if you must say something...at least it makes a little more sense.

Originally Posted by JCCR

i would say go with the TT! I test drove an n/a and it was alright but i'm glad a got the TT.

I drove a couple N/As as well and I wasn't horribly impressed with the 'go' aspect of them. However, it takes a bit of driving to get the full potential out of any car...so I know they could have been better. Also, I don't think they were running at 100%, either. They would be fine for a daily driver, but not so hot for all out racing purposes.

Originally Posted by JCCR

as for mechanical problems, any car will give you problems if not taken care of. dont be scare to get a TT! nissan didn't designed the car for it to break down that easy but eventually the car will give in to tare n ware.

Any car will give you problems if not taken care of? Sure...I guess...but what you have to think about is how long can it take before dying. I did damn near NO maintanence on my first Z31 for YEARS and it ran great...try doing that to a mustang....focus....malibu....neon....etc....no thanks...THAT'S why I say Zs are very reliable. Tare 'n ware....LOL.....that sounds like a new trend in clothes buying or something...

[Pistolpete]

samhain
dude i didnt mean to sound like i was telling u off or something, with the RB series there has been SO much debate about it, didnt meen it to bother u hey, just a comment.

and yeh the engine swap is far more work than i made it sound like but it is still always an option, being as he says mechanically minded, with some help it wouldnt be impossible.

peace man

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[Z_Fanatic]

well I know how expensive maintaining Z32 can be. but honestly speaking, still I say my Z has been very nice so far, considering it's a 14 year old sports car. So all of your saying maintain turbos are handful, but anyone mind elaborating this process? And what makes them so tiring to work on? Having TT, does it mean it will necessarily put stress on the engine from the get to go? I was thinking of switching to TT, so... thanks.

[longlivetheZ]

It being a turbo doesn't make THAT much of a difference except for the fact that the added power will probably evoke different driving habits than the meager 222hp N/A would...this in turn could end up stressing the car more.

There are also more parts involved in a turbo car than an N/A car, so it is a bit more complicated to work on.

[JCCR]

i don't think the turbos put any stress to the engine since the engine was ment to handle 2 turbos. the engine was designed to handle stress or else nissan wouldn't have added turbos

[longlivetheZ]

I know...that's not what I meant. I mean that it might be stressed more than an N/A engine because of the driving habits that the TT driver is likely to use as opposed to the N/A driver. Most people will drive a TT a lot harder because it's faster than the N/A, therefore, this COULD put more stress on the engine of the TT.

[ChaosAngel]

Hey guys, I just want to express how awesome you all have been with this and how much of a help it is to have such experienced advice. Apologies for not getting back on here (been extremely busy) but this has helped me so much.

I am now leaning more towards a '92 NA (or '94 model if I can find one for a good price) I spoke to a mechanic friend of mine over the weekend (he does all the mainenance on my cars that I cannot do myself) and he advised that not many ppl like working on them, but that he would for me. I have come to the conclusion that i PROBABLY won't really need the TT seeing as it sounds as tho the turbos take a little time to spool, and being that I live in the city, and don't get on the highway much anymore. Besides, the girl is a good driver, but I can just see her giving it a little to overtake someone, and then the turbos kicking and ..BAM. I don't have the money to pay off that Beamer she just ran up the back of.



Still have yet to test drive any, and as soon as I do I guess I may change my mind .. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Oh I just found out about the 15 year rule the other day, and have been looking at some CHEAP AS '89 model 300's on import sites .. maybe it's worth saving 5-7grand to get the earlier model... HMMM