300ZX TT as a project...?
300ZX TT as a project...?
I've been looking on ebay for cars under £2k that are 1) Jap, 2) Turbo'd, 3) Good looking.
I've never really given the 300ZX much though before, nor have I seen many modded ones or really any driving about. Is there a reason why I shouldnt consider one?
The wife has given me permission to buy a car to tinker with as she doesn't like me moping around the house complaining that I don't have a hobby.
I've been looking on ebay for cars under £2k that are 1) Jap, 2) Turbo'd, 3) Good looking.
I've never really given the 300ZX much though before, nor have I seen many modded ones or really any driving about. Is there a reason why I shouldnt consider one?
el_bandido
04-10-2019, 02:23 PM #2I think they are prone to head gasket failure and I'm not sure how much boost they can take without upgraded internals. There was a disaster story on driftworks not so long ago, but to be honest I'd find a 300zx forum and have a heavy read through them.
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Sparkystav
04-10-2019, 02:48 PM #3If you speak to mikey bean on here hes got good knowledge of them and a helpful guy
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However a reliable one is a beautiful thing.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
04-10-2019, 11:32 PM #4Engine bay is a pig to work in - very tight.
However a reliable one is a beautiful thing.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
Shame as I think I actually prefer the look of them to certain other highly acclaimed 3 litre twin turbo jap cars.
After doing lots of reading I think I'm going to back-off the 300ZX as they sound like a bit of a potential nightmare. More so if I can't even DIY on it without pulling the engine or getting my knuckles ground down.
Shame as I think I actually prefer the look of them to certain other highly acclaimed 3 litre twin turbo jap cars.
jimxms Shame as I think I actually prefer the look of them to certain other highly acclaimed 3 litre twin turbo jap cars.
So do I lol.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-10-2019, 10:04 AM #7jimxms Shame as I think I actually prefer the look of them to certain other highly acclaimed 3 litre twin turbo jap cars.
So do I lol.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
old school
08-10-2019, 04:15 AM #9i have had three,the last was a 450bhp swb manual.had to change the clutch as the o/e one was only good up to 350bhp,allso had a super light flywheel so was a pig in town.as it was the swb it did like to change ends lol but i never had eney probs at all with mine.will dig out a few photos for you....
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