1990 n/a z32 upgrades?

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z32loverboy
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Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:05 pm
Car: 1990 300zx CRP N/A 5 Speed (wreaked, now a shell) SOLD

1993 Slicktop CRP N/A 5 Speed w/ '90 built N/A motor and interior

1958 Ford f-100 straight-body (Grandaddies truck, resto-project)
Location: Nashville, TN

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alright, my 300 is quick but i want it faster. who doesnt. all i've got in it is a short throw shifter and i had to cut the exhaust (the pipes right after the cats rusted out. my parents said they'd get me a cat-back exhaust for christmas/bday. i'm thinking GReedy or megan, im not sure yet. So, what are some easy, not super expensive upgrades that i can get? i am going to do a TT swap into it after college, just dont have the funds just yet. also suggestions on rims and who i should get to paint her would be great. I'm in the nashville area, if there are any good known places around here. thanks


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Ace2cool
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Car: 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT
1966 Datsun Fairlady 1600
2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600
1974 Honda CB550 Four
2009 Ford F150 Lariat
Location: Murfreesboro, TN

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Search Custom Addict Designs. They are a good body shop who did my bumper on the 2+2 the first time, and warranty their work. They're a small shop off Murfreesboro Rd between Smyrna and Murfreesboro.

As far as actual performance, you're pretty limited with an N/A. My best advice is intake/exhaust, and make her look pretty.

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JaredM
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Joined: Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:46 am
Car: 1990 z32-300zx
Location: Georgia

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I'd suggest:
checking the engines health to make sure everything is running proper,
cone intake,
ECU upgrade,
suspension,
lightweight pulleys,
one piece driveshaft

z32loverboy
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Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:05 pm
Car: 1990 300zx CRP N/A 5 Speed (wreaked, now a shell) SOLD

1993 Slicktop CRP N/A 5 Speed w/ '90 built N/A motor and interior

1958 Ford f-100 straight-body (Grandaddies truck, resto-project)
Location: Nashville, TN

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alright thanks! i was just at a point to where i had no idea where to go next.

Double-A
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Car: 1993 300zx 2+2 N/A
Location: Vallejo, CA

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Get some lightweight wheels. Enkei RPF1s are a good choice. Depending on the size, they weigh about 16-18 lbs.

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chaunceysj
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Car: 1991 300zx 2+2 (tt swap coming soon)
2004 prius
1999 safari
2009 aura
1972 beetle (still waiting)
Location: San Jose Cali

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Double-A wrote:Get some lightweight wheels. Enkei RPF1s are a good choice. Depending on the size, they weigh about 16-18 lbs.
good plan,
also depending on your goals with the Z consider weight reduction. from minimum to extreem it can only help. even consider (if you have a power driver seat) changing it to a non power seat out of another Z. things like that will save a few pounds here and there. aftermarket seats are even lighter but do be careful when getting aftermarket seats and considering seatbelt options. not saying a single seat will make your car noticably faster but when it comes to the heavy Z, weight is the enemy...


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