My new old Z (87 300zx Turbo)

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240sxin
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Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:59 am
Car: 87 300zx Turbo

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I just recently bought an 87 300zx Turbo. Got it off the original owner and have all the records of maintenance performed. Has a few little probs here and there, but over all is very straight. I plan on bringing it back up to factory condition, I don't want to mod it out. One of my wheels is cracked so it has one stock wheel on it for now. The exhaust manifolds are leaking and it has a few little oil leaks. If anyone know where i can find aftermarket headers please leave a link or something. I've been searching around but have been coming up empty. Anyway, just wanted to share, and introduce myself to the Z people.

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I got new seat covers, they are all black and look a lot better.
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It has the digital dash, the coolant temp side doesn't work. I think i may just install an aftermarket temp gauge.
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Has some little probs, like the manifolds leaking and oil leaks. Overall it idles good and pulls strong. Does smoke a little under hard acceleration and at start up in the morning. I do plan on fixing all the leaks and would like to replace the valve seals. The car does have high mileage, but the orig owner did a good job of doing all major service.
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Anyway there it is, needs some TLC but over all I'm very happy with it.


DiamondWVU
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Location: West Chester, PA

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Looks like a fun project. Here's a link to headers on ebay.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw ... m270.l1313
Good luck!

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240sxin
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Thanks, those are headers for a non turbo tho. I've been looking for some headers and turbo manifold for the VG30ET.

DiamondWVU
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Sorry, I was doing homework at the time so I was kinda half paying attention. Just did another search and came up with absolutely nothing.

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search here an ont he web for satan manifolds, he makes a few variations for the z31


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