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In the 1992 Brochure that came with the purchase of my vehicle, it lists the weight of the slicktop at 3186lbs. 1 gallon of fuel weighs about 6.25lbs. So, 1 full tank of gas should weigh 118.75 lbs bringing the total Nissan claimed weight to 3304.75lbs completely wet (Full Radiator, Full Oil, Full Differential, Full Tranny and a Full tank of gas), which is how I will perform all of these weighing sessions from here on out. I will also be performing them at the same weigh station, taking a picture each time I go.



My friendly weigh station people at KDOT tell me that the scales are regularly calibrated and are within 20lbs of accuracy. We're going to go with 3280lbs as my start weight.

Differences in the car over stock:
Optional Splash guards
Aftermarket 6 disk CD Changer + additional cartridge
Owners manual in glove box
Optional Car Cover in the trunk

I'm going to start removing misc things from the car soon. I will be weighing each piece that I take out and make a detailed list of each item and how much it weighs for future reference.

Hopefully this is of some help to those of you that are also on a diet. Stay tuned for updates.

However, I recently arranged for pickup of a good condition NA engine in Omaha, NE from my most helpful friends in Zone. I'll hopefully be heading up there the week after Christmas or the first week of the New Year to pick it up. The plan is to have the car on the road and running by the first of Feb.

Stay Tuned.

Seein the actual numbers makes a big difference

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You're as much of a weight nazi as I am. I weigh everything, including all the engine components, parts, etc.

Looks like a fun project...shame you didn't go TT though

and you need to get rid of those heavy seats and that heavy dash, as well as the climate control, and nice Z31 btw

Quote, originally posted by evildky »

great project, what hapened to the motor? oil starvation? thats a rare site in a VG! I'm a weight nazi as well but I'm also a HP whore do I'd vote for the turbo as well and you need to get rid of those heavy seats and that heavy dash, as well as the climate control, and nice Z31 btw

Quote, originally posted by nsrZ32 »

Nice post! You're as much of a weight nazi as I am. I weigh everything, including all the engine components, parts, etc. Looks like a fun project...shame you didn't go TT though

I have a 402whp TT as well. I figure one high horsepower car is enough, might as well see what we can do NA, ya know? The slicktop is for track/autox use mostly. I'll probably drive it to work occasionally on nice days, but it's staying NA for many reasons.

Unfortunately, no engine delivery today, most likely it'll be tomorrow. Hopefully not Friday, I would rather get at least a little bit of work done this weekend.

However, I did take some pictures this evening. It's been a while since I've even unlocked the car... it still smells like burnt oil inside.

My friend made the very observant comment that this is what my Twin Turbo looks like when it's launching... heh.

Damn area thieves took my engine!

Yes, I've ordered a new hood security sensor...

NA....blah

As for 402whp....you need more! That's not near enough. Also, that drag time in your sig is for your NA right?

When people ask me, "What's that car run in the quarta, yo?" that's generally what I tell them. I really give two sh*ts about 1/4 mile racing, in fact I sort of despise how everyone uses 1/4 mile penis size as a measurement of what a car is made of. I go every once in a while for fun or for meets, etc.

I agree 100% Sadly that's always one of the first things people ask me when they see the car. Since you listed the time in your sig I figured you were a drag racing fan and didn't want to offend Anyway, something else to do when people ask "what's it run?" is tell them your most recent lap time on a road course or auto-x time. For the longest time I'd tell people 51.3 seconds (old old old auto-x time from a local event) and they'd look confused and walk away dumbfounded

NSR, you even dyno'd that thing or just add up what is says on the parts box's?

1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
2007 Honda CBR-600-RR - Stock... for now.
1990 Nissan 300ZX - Injen intake, one piece driveshaft. New engine!
2004 Honda CBR-600-RR - R.I.P.

I took a few shots, most importantly the "spread" shot, which I'm very fond of.

UR Crank Pully

UR Crank Pully Reverse side

New Oil pan (A must with any engine on a pallet)

Nismo Tranny Mount (I replaced the one in my TT with an OEM... I wish I wouldn't have. This is _much_ stiffer)

The notorious "Spread" shot.

Man, I am a huge Z nerd.

Yeah, it's hurt a bit so far, but I'm hoping the first drive after startup will be worth it.

Ok, on to business:

The last bits came from Coz about an hour ago. Now, seriously, no excuses.

Injector Harness

Coil Pack Connectors

EGR Delete

Where'd you get the EGR delete kit?

Word to the wise, you do have to have an ECU flash or you will throw a CEL for emmisions when you delete the EGR.

On with more!

Accesories off the old engine, Alternator, A/C specifically.

Pulled these off the old engine instead of buying new ones, though they are actually cheap at some 15 bucks, it was going to be two weeks before anyone could get some in.

I'm still extremely nervous about the fact that it's not a factory button-up on this engine and someone has been in there fiddling around, but I'm just going to hope for the best, knowing that I've got a whole other engine in the garage that's eventually going to go in there anyway. This just needs to get us through a few seasons of autocross, it doesn't have to be perfect. Anyway, also this is a reference shot for post header installation.

but why would u get rid of your EGR, i mean it helps keep your combustion chamber temps down and what not. or are u just doin it for weight purposes