Info on 300Zx

[NissanDude555]

Hey guys im new here and i'm also new to nissan cars. I really started to like the 300 Zx, of the 1990's. CAn anybody tell me a little about them.
How much room is there in the back seats of a 2+2 model??
Is a 2+2 fast?, i know its slower than the turbo ones, but is it fast, in general if i was to install exhaust, header, and intake???
Would a 2+2 N/A manual beat a V-tec Honda prelude N/A manual, would it beat a Ford Mustang Cobra ??? by how much? quarter a mile, 0-60???
After how many miles does a ussual 300 zx ,coupe, turbo or 2+2 start to break down? would a 120000 mile engine 300 Zx be considered bad? Whats the normal mileage of the 300Zx's that the cars are breaking down???
Is the fuel efficiency good for it? how many miles do you usually get on a gallon???
Would it be okay to put a turbocharger in a 300Zx 2+2 or a normal Zx, and would i have to do many modifications before putting in the turbo?
Would I have to do many mods to install a Nitrous system??
How stable is the car? how fast? how flexible to new installments? Is this car considered a sports car and is it considered aggressive???
What would I normally get for $3000 - $7500 ????
What would I need to get for a 300Zx, coupe, turbo, and 2+2 to make it powerfull and keep it N/A. Is N/A the best way to go for these cars???
Dont hesitate to give extra info on something i haven't asked, i need all the info I can get
Thanks for all who try to help!!!!!!!

[1viadrft]

Another newb looking to buy a Z....

Well, I have a '90 2+2 AT... They have 222hp oppossed to the TT's 300hp. It's a 'fast' car but remember she's a heavy beast too... don't be surprised if Honda's blow by you! Cobra? Don't kid yourself... maybe if you had a TURBO powered Z. Intake, headers, and exhaust help out... order a STILLEN catalouge to see the different "mod stages". Fuel efficiency is V6 average...

You do not want to swap out a TT motor or 'add' turbo's to your NA! This will cost you much money! If you even ponder this: SAVE YOUR MONEY AND JUST BUY A TT Z!!! Stick with a NOS system! STILLEN has a 70-shot system and with bigger injectors, hi-flow intake, and upgraded ECU you will bang-out 300hp or more! You'll be rolling with the TT's!!!

I have heard numerous times from TT owners about constant problems with their cars... very tempermental cars! This, however, is unknown by me for I never owned one! But I'm sure with care the cars run great!

Check out my WEBPAGE below if you have questions about the NOS system... good-luck!

[NissanDude555]

So if i get a 2+2, then i could get some intake, headers, exhaust, maybe some fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, and a fuel computer,How much horsepower would that bring me up to? would it be some good mods? would that get me beating some honda's ? and would i have to do anything else to get have the car runnin good with all that stuf??
when i get nitrous, would I have to do some modifications with my car too so that it runs good???
I really want to get a 2+2 because of back space, actually how much space does it have back there? 2 people in the back????

[NissanDude555]

Ok, look at this scenario... If i get a 2+2 .... I would get ahigh flow cold air intake, some exhaust probly from Stillen. 70 shot NOs system. upgrade ecu from Stillen. thats all, What would i come up with with all that???
(What if i add fuel pump, fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator, Apexi fuel computer, NGK spark plugs)
Would that be all i need? would i have to do anything else with the car? how much horsepower would i get with those 2 scenarios? would the car handle all that?? compression??

thanks guys...

[freakonaleash1187]

i have seen 1/4 mile times at 15.1 seconds for stock n/a 300zx. the 300zx essentially already has a cold air intake. the intake brings air in in front of the radiator. so what most people do (an im going to do) is get a pop charger to replace the factory air box, i have heard to get a JWT pop charger.

for $7500 you can get a pretty good n/a 300zx.

with performance mods, it is just a huge estimate on the power gains you get. so thats hard to say

hope this helped a lil bit.

[westpak]

From www.300zxclub.com

1. Intake (3-5 HP)
2. Exhaust (10-15 HP)
3. ECU (7-15hp)
4. S-AFC/AFR air fuel controllers. (depend on dyno tuneing with wide band O2 sensor, up to 10-15hp)
5. Headers (15-20 HP, so stillen claims)
6. Cams (7-10 HP claimed)
7. Underdrive Crank Pulley (7-12 HP)
8. 1 piece steel/Al drive shaft (7-15hp)
9. AL flywheel for MT (7-15hp)

[NissanDude555]

freakonaleash, which type of 300Zx were you talking about 2+2 or turbo? and thanks. If i get a 300Zx, i plan on installing some air intake, headers, exhaust, maybe a fuel computer and fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, and maybe ecu upgrade. what would that get me to horse power for all the 3 types of 300Zx's. thanks for ur help

[freakonaleash1187]

i was talking bout the n/a. i think the 15.1 time is for the 2-seater so the 2+2 will be a little bit slower. the tt gets i heard a 14 second 1/4 mile. i would say about a 40-60 hp increase with those mods, but that is a huge guess cuz you can never really say how much hp until you get it dynoed with all those parts on the car.

[NissanDude555]

ok, kool. thanks, now im in between deciding to get a 2+2 or a TT. I dont know which. cause i can use the extra 2 seats in the back in a 2+2 and i heard that they have less problems than the TT but the TT has the power which everyone wants. SO its hard to decide.

[1viadrft]

The two extra 'seats' are useless unless you are a legless midget! I see no point other than for insurance reasons... but I love the longer wheel-base in the 4seaters! They look much sleeker than a coupe, too bad they did not release the 4seater TT here (only in Japan)!

Hey NissanDude! Just get the car you really want! In my opinion I would get the NA car first... then if you ever decide... get the TT in the future!!! I plan on getting a TT or SKYLINE later on down the road!

[NissanDude555]

ok, kool. is a coupe N/A better than a 2+2 N/A ??? is it faster? wats the difference? You said about insurance, what is the insurance rate or change between them????

[1viadrft]

Same 222 HP... the 4seater is just longer. Looks better! I'm not sure of the insurance difference... but I got a lil' discount... some Companies do not really care regardless of the extra seats 'cus the Z is a SPORTS car!

[NissanDude555]

oh, ok, kool. cause i heard that the 4 seater is a little slower than the coupe N/a cause it is heavier. but if thats all there is than, its kool. thanks. I'll go with watever comes up faster and for a better deal if the seats dont really make a big difference except that it is slower.SO its a TT or a 4seater, which ever i find a better deal on. thanks dudes.

The last question, dat noone answered from the first post, How many miles do the 300Z's get bad after? is 120,000 still good? or is it considered bad now? 160,000 ?? When do the engines start do decline and problems begin? thanks.

[freakonaleash1187]

as with every engine, it all depends on how well the owner took care of it. so when you are buying a car, ask the owner what services he has done. the biggest problem i have heard about the vg engine is that is a bi**h to work on because it is so cramped in the engine bay.

the 2+2 might handle better than the 2-seater cuz of the wider and longer wheelbase. but what i like is, the smaller the better, so its your own personal preference.

[NissanDude555]

ok, thanks, I have decided to go with the TT because I did some research and the 2+2 really is a slot slower than the turbo and the back seat is nearly unusable. So Im goin with the TT. And when I get it, I'll make it a Stage III turbo by giving it stillen high flow dual exhaust, stillen intake system, and stillen ECU upgrade. Now, i'll have a hungry 400HP beast in my driveway, just hope it doesnt get stolen. 2 more questions though.....1) okay, when I get the TT and install the exhaust, intake and ecu upgrade, will i need anything else to it so that the car doesnt start having problems, or are those 3 components all i need??? 2) WHen I get a stock TT and have insurance ofr it, and when I get some aftermarket things like the exhaust, intake and ecu, and lets say someone steels my car, and it cannot be found, will the insurance company repay for the car plus the aftermarket stuff or just for the stock price of the car???? Just these 2 for now, and thats it. Thanks guys, you really have been helpfull.