300zx dilema

Post by **sohc90adel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

Ok i own other than my 90 240sx, a 1999 chevy s10 that i am currently selling for 10,500. A guy calls me today and says he has a 90 twin turbo 300zx standard trans. that he wants to trade. I really i mean really want this car! but unfortunatly know nothing about it. Does anyone know the things that go bad about the car and if 7,800 is a reasonable price for it? please help me out i might own a 300zx twin turbo i am still in shock!

Post by **sohc90adel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

ok, just really found out about the car, its a 90 t top with 2 seats and its naturally aspirated but it only has 83,000 miles and looks insanely nice! but its still going for 7,800. Let me know guys what you think?

Post by **sh4de** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

Do it. Do it now.

in that condition i've seen them go for a lot more.

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

Yeah I would definitely trade it

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

I wouldn't. But then again, I prefer a tt to a na z32 anyways. If you wanna go with the TT swap then by all means:)

Post by **[s3]** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

A 300ZX TT front clip will cost about $3k

Post by **89S13 Drifter** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

z turbo swaps suck. PITA on 84-89 like i have. f-ing nightmare on 90+. So many parts, such little space to work around. Yes it would be a nice car but if you truely want turbo you can buy a twin turbo z for the money you are asking for your s10. I have seen them as low a $6,500 with about 85,000 miles on them. NAs aren't bad they just are nothing power wise to a TT. But they are a heck of alot cheaper on insurence. Almost all Z owners will tell you to buy a turbo if you want one, to convert i just asking for a mental breakdown not as easy as working a on a 240sx.

Post by **[s3]** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

Another reason I hate working on my Z. The 240sx is cake compared to the Z.

89S13 Drifter wrote:z turbo swaps suck. PITA on 84-89 like i have. f-ing nightmare on 90+. So many parts, such little space to work around. Yes it would be a nice car but if you truely want turbo you can buy a twin turbo z for the money you are asking for your s10. I have seen them as low a $6,500 with about 85,000 miles on them. NAs aren't bad they just are nothing power wise to a TT. But they are a heck of alot cheaper on insurence. Almost all Z owners will tell you to buy a turbo if you want one, to convert i just asking for a mental breakdown not as easy as working a on a 240sx.

Post by **sohc90adel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

the looks of the z is just breathtaking and theree are not that many in good condition here. it sucks that it is NA but its still 220 hp. way faster than my 240 will ever be. there has to be a way to make the na z fast dont you think? nitrous comes to mind.

Post by **[s3]** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

a TT swap

NOS is fine but engine won't last as long.

sohc90adel wrote:the looks of the z is just breathtaking and theree are not that many in good condition here. it sucks that it is NA but its still 220 hp. way faster than my 240 will ever be. there has to be a way to make the na z fast dont you think? nitrous comes to mind.

Post by **drifter sx** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

man dont pass up an opportunity like that. in my opinion ANY Z is a good Z... where you go from there, is a choice i leave to you...

Post by **rudee023** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

Not that hard to make it fast. There are plenty of NA's that haul arse. Unless it's an automatic 2+2.

Post by **krazy skwerel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

You are getting the cash difference right? I mean your not trading your truck for the car even?

Post by **sohc90adel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

he wants 7,800 I want 10,500 for my truck, my truck is 99 his z is 90, the only way i will do it is if he gives me three thousand and the car. I think it seems reasonable. What u think?

Post by **MainEvent212** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

well i was just recently informed the turbo z32 only ran 15 flat...which is a huge letdown to me because i thought it was more like 14-13.9 just like the 350Z...

Post by **-HyJynX-** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

350s are lighter(Z32s a kinda heavy), hence there a bit faster. If i were u i would go for it..but only if he gave ya the xtra 3k

Post by **89S13 Drifter** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

MainEvent212 wrote:well i was just recently informed the turbo z32 only ran 15 flat...which is a huge letdown to me because i thought it was more like 14-13.9 just like the 350Z...

thats what a boost gauge is for. it only uses 2 t25 turbos. And the stock turbos only put out like 5 maybe 7 psi of boost. and that is 300 horsepower. you can up them easily to 10-12 psi before you are realy pushing the efficiency of the t25. but that alone will up the power and drop the 1/4 time greatly.

Post by **89S13 Drifter** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

89S13 Drifter wrote:thats what a boost gauge is for. it only uses 2 t25 turbos. And the stock turbos only put out like 5 maybe 7 psi of boost. and that is 300 horsepower. you can up them easily to 10-12 psi before you are realy pushing the efficiency of the t25. but that alone will up the power and drop the 1/4 time greatly.

I ment boost controller

Post by **[s3]** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

89S13 Drifter wrote:thats what a boost gauge is for. it only uses 2 t25 turbos. And the stock turbos only put out like 5 maybe 7 psi of boost. and that is 300 horsepower. you can up them easily to 10-12 psi before you are realy pushing the efficiency of the t25. but that alone will up the power and drop the 1/4 time greatly.

Stockers run 9.5Psi, you can run them to 16Psi with upgraded ECU/boost controller and high octane fuel. Any higher the stockers lose efficiency and the stock 370cc injectors can't handle the fuel needs.

A stage 3 Z with intake/exhaust/ecu will easily run low 13's easily pushing out 350HP+ dyno hp.

JWT Sport500 turbos and Nismo 555 injectors will push it well over 400HP.

Post by **p00t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

you could go for the NA z if you want something funner then the s10, just make sure your getting 3k from the guy, no way is that z worth 10 grand.

the z car is more of a high way fast type of car, its very stable at high speeds rides like a dream. it can take the twisties but its weight does hurt it a bit there. if I were you i would look for a tt z for 6-8k, then spend the 2-4k left over from your s10 sale on a turbo upgrade or handling upgrades.

you will like the car NA or TT, very fun to drive, just be VERY careful in the rain.

Post by **WingsNThangs** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

sohc90adel wrote:he wants 7,800 I want 10,500 for my truck, my truck is 99 his z is 90, the only way i will do it is if he gives me three thousand and the car. I think it seems reasonable. What u think?

Agreed. Car + cash or no deal. A significant financial difference is at stake.

Post by **sohc90adel** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

well guys thanks for all the input i appreciate it. i will tell you how it goes tommorrow. Me and the guy are gonna take each others cars for test drives. Ill let you guys know how it goes. anything i should look for? the car has 83,000 miles but the car looks new for a 1990.

Post by **89S13 Drifter** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:44 am

actually i just noticed your location. I would guess z cars are a bit rare to find in Puerto Rico huh? Might have to settle with a NA in that case. NA's still are nice. and that engine sounds very good.

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