Well Fellas...i got a car....

[ShinRekka]

if its basicly a Z31 non turbo engine, why not put the turbo Z31 engine in it, boost it up

[enecks]

There was a convertible version, yes. The coupe was made from 1990-1992, and the convertible was offered for 1991-1992.

[enecks]

Originally Posted by klohiq

About how much does this beast weigh?

According to Newsday (6/29/90), it weighs 3,333lbs. Pretty hefty, sure, but if you got enough power, it's ok : ).

[SR20DETpower]

I've seen a m30 vert before in a picture and I must say it kinda resembles a S chassis..... and almost looks like a Silvia with its front end styling. yeah I would turbo that VG, those are pretty good engines, Im sure it can handle the HP you would want.

[mynismo]

Originally Posted by enecks

According to Newsday (6/29/90), it weighs 3,333lbs.

OUCH

i wouldn't think of doing ANYTHING to that... even with an sr you're running hi 15's. just keep it stock and save for an sr 240.

[Soyo]

honestly I think its ugly and too heavy, not to be rude but thats my opinion but good luck with whatever you decide to do with it

[ghostchild316]

Need to put the car and the driver on a strict diet

[Suislide]

don't worry. the car will be under going an intense weight-loss program before i even think of drifting it.

RB20DET is a direct bolt-up, and SR20 only requires a bit of custom fab on the mounts. trust me, these cars may not be common, but they have a cult following in Japan and are VERY good drifters. sold as the Nissan Leopard in Japan, there was one in a recent Option2 with an SR pushing 400hp, and this thing FLEW through the corners sideways. i've also seen many with RB25's and VG30DET's. i'm personally debating between S14 SR and RB of some sort, depending on how much cash i have in the future. first thing obviousley is to put the 5-speed in. then weight loss. then suspension and swap those ugly chrome 17's out at the same time. THEN the engine will be replaced.

don't worry guys, i know what i'm doing, and this'll turn out to be one helluva bad boy when it's done.

[Cade]

He speaks with confidence...Way to go bro, atleast your trying somthing that isnt so common.

[mynismo]

if your going drfintg fine...just dont take it to the track cause it wont do that well

[Jimster]

dddduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude drop in an RB26DET and put on S15 lights y0!!!!

[grncivicdhr]

i think its great looking car. plus i don't think the weight should be thought of as such a factor. if your going with an RB or VG turbo series motor your curb weight is pretty average to other cars of the class...

300zxtt: 3414lbs (z32.org)
r34 gt-r: 3673lbs (supercars.net)
camaro ss: 3439lbs (edmunds.com)
3000gt vr4: 3803lbs (automotiveforums.com)
*don't laugh, i know some incredible vr-4's
mustang gt: 3114lbs (some ford site)

i think the car will be fine as long as you use the RB or VG, even the r32 with the rb20 weighed over 3100lbs. i still think the VG is a great choice.

[grncivicdhr]

http://www.alljapanesecars.com/viewc...r=1990&mc=UF31

besides i found this and i says the leopard came with a dohc engine so it couldn't be that hard to get it in your car. those are stats for a '90. i think your cars gonna kick ass.

[ghostchild316]

I wouldn't mind having that car especially for a daily driver.

My 240SX doesnt quite impress the ladies...There's absolutely no bling of any sorts on my car.

[enecks]

I never really got any dates when I had my M30. But I didn't really get any when I had my Land Rover either, so that probably says more about me than it does about the cars : ). I always thought the Infinitah (as I called her) was quite pimptacular though. Ah, I can still the remember the way the leather smelled (oh so sweet) the first time I got in the car. Damn....nostalgia is a douche.

Originally Posted by ghostchild316

I wouldn't mind having that car especially for a daily driver.

My 240SX doesnt quite impress the ladies...There's absolutely no bling of any sorts on my car.