Hey, My 89 Z31

[M3T4L156]

Hey everybody,I just got my first car it's a 1989 Nissan 300zx. Got it for 2K. I just want to learn as much I can about this car. Like the first thing would be what would be a good exhaust and intake for this.Here's a couple of pictures, tell me what you think.

[evildky]

I'm sure AZ Zbom will have more to add but, a cone air filter prettyuch just bolts on and when I had an n/a Z31 I ran a dynomax cat back, wasn't too expensive, good quality sounded good and looked nice

[M3T4L156]

Hey thanks,Alright so since I'm a complete n00b with this where would be a good place to get the exhaust? And how do I know if it fits my car?heh I feel lame asking these questions but hey, you got to start somewhere right?

[evildky]

I got my dynomax system from Strano Parts, you might also try calling some of our sponsors, when ordering an exhaust kit like any other part they just need to know the year, make and model of your car

[M3T4L156]

Where can I find them? Up at the top where it said marketplace? And how much they run for?

[michaelp86]

Certified Muffler exhausts are probably the best. You can get them @ http://www.cmperformanceexhaust.com , for N/A I suggest 2.5" Turbo > 3"

[evildky]

http://www.nicoclub.com/subpages/addirectory.shtml thats the list of our sponsorsand strano partshttp://stranoparts.com/

[michaelp86]

Cool. So you're saying he should sacrifice the best quality exhuast for the Z31 because the manufacturer isnt one of your sponsers?

[evildky]

no, I've got no basis for judging what and hwo makes the "best" exhaust for the Z31, if you have some test data to share please do

Strano is not a sponsor just a former scca national champ in a z who happens to have a shop and be very helpful professional retailers

Jegs and Summit also sell lots of stuff not listed in their catalog, I benefit none no matter what he buys or from where, do you have some vested interest int the particular brand you feel so strongly about?

[M3T4L156]

Thanks for the help guys. I was talking to my buddy and he said there's not much parts for this car, is that true?

[evildky]

there isn't a lot of aftermarket for the Z31 but there isn't a lot you need taht you can't get, as for power add ons will only add small amouts of power, the most I've heard of a stock engineed Z31 making was 160 whp, the turbo swap can be very cheap and yields a bigger increase and is more receptive to mods, with incredible potential, many are making 450+ whp on stock motors

[M3T4L156]

Well all I would want to do to the car is lower it, some kind of cat back exhaust, different intake, and maybe turbo it. But to turbo it I would have to do the engine swap, right?

[SATAN]

No, You would need the the turbo front cross member, the turbo exhaust manifold, Turbo ECU, turbo injectors, and some other stuff too.

You need the front cross member because the engine mount is reversed for the NA vs. the turbo. They moved it out of the way for the turbo model. If you dont feel like removing the cross member and installing a new one, I make a turbo manifold that relocates the turbo to where the AC compressor sits. This eliminates the need for the turbo cross member.

Check out redz31.com there is a list of EVERYTHING you need to convert it to turbo. If you just buy the turbo engine and drop it in, you would still need the turbo cross member.

There is a HUGE online community dedicated to the z31. Z31performance.com 88hybrid.com and z31.com. If you go to these site's be sure to use the search function A LOT before asking any questions you will get flamed for.

This is what a relocated turbo looks like with my manifold.

[M3T4L156]

Heh thanks man but I'll stay here. Because the people here are cool with the fact that I'm a complete n00b plus I tried signing up at Z31.com and have yet to get an admin to active my account. But, yea does have a website with Exhaust systems that has a little more pictures?

[evildky]

certified does seem to have a great complete selection for the Z31, but I've had no expereiece with them

[Asmar]

Very nice and clean for its year.

[M3T4L156]

Thanks I'm definetly proud of it!

[nsrZ32]

Very clean Z31!

Welcome to NICO and to the Z family

[3zblur]

try out 3zc.com back when i had a z31T i just did intake exhaust ans a few more tweaks to the car.

but i would definetly say get a turbo makes that car realy come alive!

also check out azbum's website for Z's its a great resource!

[M3T4L156]

I'm hoping to get these once I get the money for it.

[AZ-ZBum]

Heh thanks man but I'll stay here. Because the people here are cool with the fact that I'm a complete n00b plus I tried signing up at Z31.com and have yet to get an admin to active my account. But, yea does have a website with Exhaust systems that has a little more pictures?

Your account should now be activated.

And none of the sites I know of have a ton of pictures. It is only a bent piece of tubing after all.

This is the installation of my 3" exhaust:http://www.netsnapshot.com/b?KEY=67&ACCOUNT=1977

[M3T4L156]

Your account should now be activated.

And none of the sites I know of have a ton of pictures. It is only a bent piece of tubing after all.

This is the installation of my 3" exhaust:http://www.netsnapshot.com/b?KEY=67&ACCOUNT=1977

Thanks it is now. Yea, I just firgured out that they wont have that many pics.Thanks for the pics though!

[M3T4L156]

Finally, getting the heat core, battery and inspection that was needed. Thought this was a cool pic =]

[callmeweezy724]

nice z31! my friend has a 84 z31 w/ 132k on it. Its so clean. It was suppose to be for me..i work at auto parts store and one of the shops i deliever too was going to sell it to me for $600..I was working on an sr swap in my 240 so instead i let him buy it for the same price..now its jus sitting in his drive way bc he cant get it on the road wish i would of bought it. I say turbo it, black z31=sexy.

[M3T4L156]

nice z31! my friend has a 84 z31 w/ 132k on it. Its so clean. It was suppose to be for me..i work at auto parts store and one of the shops i deliever too was going to sell it to me for $600..I was working on an sr swap in my 240 so instead i let him buy it for the same price..now its jus sitting in his drive way bc he cant get it on the road wish i would of bought it. I say turbo it, black z31=sexy.

Hey thanks!Man, that would have been some deal. I can't wait to get my out of the shop and on the road. XD It feels like it's taking forever!Yea, I may turbo it but problaly not anytime soon. =/