New z32 Owner!

[jimmyZ32]

Hey, Nico forums i'm jimmy. I just purchased my first 1990 300zx N/A yesterday. Will be posting up pictures later up tonight.
Just wanted to ask for some tips on what i should look into getting up to spec first. Getting the smog done tomorrow, So after smog is done I can begin working on the car. Thanks in advance, Jimmy.

[mrmoose]

timing belt and plugs... then fuel filter, and basic tune up parts... oils, filters, fresh wax and rubber.....

[jimmyZ32]

timing belt and plugs... then fuel filter, and basic tune up parts... oils, filters, fresh wax and rubber.....

Thanks! It's running a little rough. Kinda bogs a little when i'm under 3k rpms. As if it floods. Any idea what it can be?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Welcome! I'd start with a vac leak test. Check the timing first, once it's warm. If it's too retarded you'll lose a good amount of power. Set it to 15 degrees BTDC and you'll be in great shape.

[mrmoose]

could be a lot, tps could be off, bad air filter or fuel filter, plugs can do that too. how rough does it run/bog?

[jimmyZ32]

Welcome! I'd start with a vac leak test. Check the timing first, once it's warm. If it's too retarded you'll lose a good amount of power. Set it to 15 degrees BTDC and you'll be in great shape.

Yeah it feels like i'm not running at 100% right now. I'll be sure to check the timing tomorrow. It also idles a little high, i'd say about 12-1500 rpms. & Then it will suddenly drop out of no where.

[jimmyZ32]

could be a lot, tps could be off, bad air filter or fuel filter, plugs can do that too. how rough does it run/bog?

Only bogs & runs rough under 3k Rpms. Planning on doing a full tune up this weekend. Car has been sitting a couple months, due to the previous owner.

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Check codes with the ECU diagnostic. I'll try to find a link, but I think its in our tech forum.

under 3K indicates a MAF issue to me. Your high idle could be the IACV setting, the TPS setting, or a MAF issue.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Welcome to NICO! My name is Mark.

I suggest you check the vac lines. Also it wouldn't hurt to give the IACV a good cleaning.

[jimmyZ32]

Welcome to NICO! My name is Mark.

I suggest you check the vac lines. Also it wouldn't hurt to give the IACV a good cleaning.

Hey Mark nice to meet you. Everyone at NICO is very welcoming & helpful. :-)
Well i checked the majority of vac lines & i found 3 disconnected.
Hooked them back up & it helped the idle a little bit. So i'm going to do a more furrow inspection this weekend alone with a full tune up.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Welcome to NICO! My name is Mark.

I suggest you check the vac lines. Also it wouldn't hurt to give the IACV a good cleaning.

Hey Mark nice to meet you. Everyone at NICO is very welcoming & helpful. :-)
Well i checked the majority of vac lines & i found 3 disconnected.
Hooked them back up & it helped the idle a little bit. So i'm going to do a more furrow inspection this weekend alone with a full tune up.

Well let us know what you find on the next inspection! BTW were still waiting on the pictures!

Yes man we try to be as helpful as possible thats what we pride ourselves on.

Enjoy your stay!

[canadian booster]

welcome! cant' wait to see some photos

[300ZXttZMAN]

+1^

[jimmyZ32]

Sorry for the Delay guys! You know how it is being 18, working & going to school. Hardly have any spare time. But no worries, Pictures coming soon! Getting her Detailed & cleaned up tomorrow & will definitely snap some pics BTW: Update on the car's running condition. Found the vacuum hose that was making it idle high. Fixed that. & Adjusted the throttle so running alot better!

[DCaff300ZX]

Welcome, and given that you have found a bunch of disconnected vacuum hoses I assume there may be more so keep hunting. You should also check connected ones as they can become brittle and be loose fitting or cracked.
Also, as mentioned your MAF may be dirty and can be cleaned with a special MAF cleaner you can get at Autozone, or any supply shop- spray it on and let dry a few times and that could well help your idle, and is a good idea every other time you change filters.
Check IACV as well of course as mentioned, and make sure it's hooked up...mine wasn't when I went hunting around for my own idle issue years ago and when hooked up, all was perfect!
Good Luck!

[jimmyZ32]

Hey guys, I have the pics for everyone! Just don't know how to post them :P

[H1tman]

I wanna see some pics. Upload to imageshack.us and copy and paste the forum code. That's how I roll

[Chattzx]

Congratulations on the new Z and becoming broke because of it but no seriously lol.

[jimmyZ32]

Congratulations on the new Z and becoming broke because of it but no seriously lol.

Haha i know what you mean. Luckily i had some money left over, after buying the Z. I did happen to get my z for a steal.. But yes it all adds up :p

[jimmyZ32]

PICTURES FOR EVERYONE! SORRY FOR THE WAIT! Hope these make up for it!

[jimmyZ32]

More pics to come, Trying to get a photoshoot with a couple buddies of mine. Thanks to all the help everyone has given me, Really appreciate it!

[Chattzx]

What do you plan on doing to it?

[jimmyZ32]

What do you plan on doing to it?

As of right now, i'm just getting it up to Spec. After she's ready, few bolts ons. Catback + Intake, UD pully's, Don't plan on going on an all out hunt for power lol. Then some Powertrix coilovers. Heard good things about them.

[H1tman]

looks a lot like SoCal...

[H1tman]

I knew it! Hey man you should join SDZ32, we have a meet next Wednesday. You can meet Charles and talk to him about Powertrix coilovers.

[XX7R]

Looks like a pretty good Z! Welcome to the forum!

[jimmyZ32]

I knew it! Hey man you should join SDZ32, we have a meet next Wednesday. You can meet Charles and talk to him about Powertrix coilovers.

Yeah man i stay in Chula Vista. I'm down, sounds good. Where do you guys meet at?

[jimmyZ32]

Looks like a pretty good Z! Welcome to the forum!

Thank you

[H1tman]

Miramar Speed Circuit, 2nd wed. of every month @ 6:30 pm. This will my 2nd meeting cuz I hadn't been able to go because of school.

where are my manners? I'm Erick, Welcome aboard!

[jimmyZ32]

Miramar Speed Circuit, 2nd wed. of every month @ 6:30 pm. This will my 2nd meeting cuz I hadn't been able to go because of school.

where are my manners? I'm Erick, Welcome aboard!

Alright for sure. Hopefully i don't work that day. What time do you guys usually stay until?

Nice to meet you, I'm Jimmy!