what do u all think about Zsss

sxfastback · #1 08-06-2004, 05:17 AM

i want to buy a 1986-88 300z probably aand right know i have a 240sx, i crashed it, sniffle, anyway, is it going to be different to drift, i now wieght transfer to the front is harder, but i know how to set up suspension, but is gutting the car ganna make it weigh around the same as a fully loaded 240, cause i drifted a 240 with a 180hp KA engine and it was full interior and everything. i would really like for a z drifter to have some input, i just want to now is gutting the car ganna make it weigh around the same as a fully loaded 240

sxfastback · #2 08-06-2004, 05:23 AM

also where do u guys buy parts for a 1986-88 300z, like suspension, strut tower bars, all of that stuff/ aftermarket

1viadrft · #3 08-08-2004, 04:30 PM

Uhhh.... don't quote me on this: But I believe that the Z31 300ZX (and it's actually '84-'89) doesn't weigh much more than a fully loaded 240SX. I believe the Z31's curb weight is about 3000 lbs. Sure that is not lightest out there... but compare that to Toyata Soarers, Chasers and Nissan Skyline GTS', Cerfio and other fat drift girls. With the VG30E(NA)/VG30ET(Turbo) you are gonna have more than enough power to get this beast sideways. Another advantage of using a Z31 is that some Z31 Fairlady's (300ZX) came with the RB25DET, used in the newer non-GTR Skylines, stock! That means if you import an RB25DET and install it in your Z31... direct bolt-on! This engine is much lighter than the VG and ideal if you are worried about weight. I have drifted my Z32 300ZX (with AT) and have not had a problem trying to get it sideways... a Z31 should not have a problem.

As for aftermarket parts... just search the internet! There are countless distrubutors of Z parts! There are NISMO parts... and I have seen them! But good luck finding them and importing them! $$$ I'll help you out a little with these:

Japanparts.com

And if you are getting into Z's then you better get used to these two guys:

Jim Wolf

STILLEN

-The Stig- · #4 08-09-2004, 06:53 PM

I believe it was an RB20DET.

The RB25DET didn't make it's way into the Skyline GTS-T untill the R32 which was after the Z31 had already left.

Still a potent motor in a Z though... Very rare cars. I'll try to find more information on it later, right now I'm at work and 56k and AOL don't work well with my patience. So I must wait till I get home.. argh.

-The Stig- · #5 08-09-2004, 11:21 PM

The Z is called the 200ZR and it is equipted with the RB20DET like I thought.

http://www.c-red.com.au/stock/z31/index.shtml

1viadrft · #6 08-10-2004, 10:28 AM

I stand corrected...

Z31 Freak · #7 12-19-2004, 10:29 AM

Ight normally i dont post just read but when i read someone say the z31 300zx had a rb20det i about died ok known fact the z31 is a VG30E not the rb20 its a v6 not 4banger and as far as drifting the car is awsome i got only a stock n/a model and itl slide real easy and also i went heads up with my budys 240sx and well he didnt stand a chance and as far as parts go you have a few options the best source for zs would be www.motorsportauto.com they have everything you need the amount of aftermarket arent so big as of yet but i have noticed a great increase in parts since drifting hit the u.s. so just keep a look out. hope this helps out and sorry for slaming you on the rb20 but as you said its in the 200zr and that is NOT a z31

thepyrofish · #8 12-19-2004, 08:46 PM

This is a pretty old post to be digging up to be flat wrong, did you even check out the site that redneck posted???
lemme put it here again for ya...
http://www.c-red.com.au/stock/z31/index.shtml
now even if you were ignorant of the fact that is says z31 in the URL, the page says "1987 Nissan (Z31) Fairlady 200ZR (4 seater)". The car has a different name because it has a different engine in it, it is still, in fact, a Z31, so read someones source before you beak em off ok?

-The Stig- · #9 12-20-2004, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z31 Freak

Ight normally i dont post just read but when i read someone say the z31 300zx had a rb20det i about died ok known fact the z31 is a VG30E not the rb20 its a v6 not 4banger and as far as drifting the car is awsome i got only a stock n/a model and itl slide real easy and also i went heads up with my budys 240sx and well he didnt stand a chance and as far as parts go you have a few options the best source for zs would be www.motorsportauto.com they have everything you need the amount of aftermarket arent so big as of yet but i have noticed a great increase in parts since drifting hit the u.s. so just keep a look out. hope this helps out and sorry for slaming you on the rb20 but as you said its in the 200zr and that is NOT a z31

Wow, you totally missed the boat on that one didn't you?

The RB20DET is a Inline 6, DOHC Singe turbo engine. You're thinking of the SR20DET (a four banger) commonly found in the 200sx Silvia's in Japan.

And Yes, the 200ZR is a Z31 with a RB20DET.

1viadrft · #10 12-20-2004, 05:19 PM

Yuh, doom-mas! You are not much of a "Z31 freak" if you can't get those facts straight!

Also avaible at that time was a VG20DET (200ZG)and VG30DE (300ZR) in the Z31 chassis! Bet you didn't know that either!

What up, Red? Did you get to go to JGTC? There were a tons of Z's out there! Even an SR20DET powered 240Z like your! Awesome! I'm gonna post pix in the PZ Forums so keep a look out!

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