Need help deciding between 1995 300zxTT vs. 1992 Q45

[PoorManQ45]

I rescently discovered that the 1995 300zxTT is an awesome car. I currently own a 1992 Q45, and have started thinking about selling it, to raise maoney for the 300zxTT. Can you guys give me the pros and cons of the 300zxTT vs. the Q45. Also, is the 300TT a more reliable car?

[boileralum00]

The TTZ has many more complicated systems and possible parts to break. If you take care of it, it can be very reliable, but I would think that the Q would probably be more reliable.

[aaacomp]

Have 92 Q45 and 91 300zx. Enjoy both. Also have a shop and work on Nissan and INfiniti's. Choice to me would be room and performance. The Q seats 5 while the Z only 2. Both are fun out on the hiway. BTY the Z will hold value better than the Q

[PoorManQ45]

k, thanks. I was thinking about doing an engine swap. Either a Rb25DETT or a Rb26DETT. Does this seem feasable>

[jEzTeR]

wow

Those are two really different cars. Both are top notch in their category. It really depends on what you want out of your car. If you need the room and comfort the Q is the Mac daddy of luxury cars.

Then on the other hand there is the Z32TT. Top notch grand touring sports car. Style and performance.

To me if I didn't have a problem with the 2 seats then I would go for the 300zxTT. I consider the 300zxTT one of my all time favorite cars so I'm a bit bias(sp?).

[SHIFT_Z]

I agree. The 300zxTT is kindof in a category of its own.I would get the 300Z, maybe only because I drive a Z31, but whatev:D

-Kev

[freakonaleash1187]

like jezter said, those are two very different cars. it all depends on what you want/need. i "might" be a bit biased here, i would definitely get the Z.

[hatebobbarker]

Z no question, as for an RB swap, i would seriously consider it myself if i had a Z32, theres so little room in there for the VG...need new belts, time to pull the motor.exagerating only slightly.

[evildky]

why would you put an RB in place of the massive 4.5 v8 !? when you can just add a coupla turbo's and as for working on them, the 4.5 v8 has a 9 piece intake manifold, not a lot of fun to remove

[PoorManQ45]

why would you put an RB in place of the massive 4.5 v8 !? when you can just add a coupla turbo's and as for working on them, the 4.5 v8 has a 9 piece intake manifold, not a lot of fun to remove

The RB is alot easier to modify, is it not?

BTW, I have the intake from my VH45DE off right now. I wouldn't say that it wasn't/isn't fun to remove. It just takes alot of patience. I don't understand why Nissan/Infiniti had to make everything so complicated. When I look at the valley under the plenum it is about the dumbest thing I have seen on a car.

Example. They have a hose going from the airbox to the top-middle of the firewall, to the IAC. Then, there is a pipe that runs/snakes underneath the Plenum. And where does it go? It goes to near the throttle body. It appears that they intentionally made it complicated. There is no reason the the IAC had to be back by the firewall. It could have been right by the TB.

How is the RB to work on? How much HP and torque can they sustain with stock internals. And will it be reliable?

Another possible engine I have in mind is a little bit out there. I think the a Chevy 350 would fit very easily into the Q45 engine compartment. This engine has the largest supply of aftermarket parts. I know that with descent internals: higher compression pistons, maybe over-bore it a bit, a new cam, new heads, and a few other things, I could get this engine to put out 500+HP. In normally aspirated form.

Do you guys have any suggestions?

[PoorManQ45]

why would you put an RB in place of the massive 4.5 v8 !? when you can just add a coupla turbo's ...

On the VH45DE, you wouldn't need a couple of turbos. The stock internals are good for ~6~10psi. At that pressure, I think it puts out ~400RWHP. Also, there is barely any room in the engine compartment. I would need to get new headers custom made for a turbo, wouldn't I? Has anybody tried remote mounting a turbo? Meaning, putting the turbo a little farther back on the exhaust(Underneath the car.). To reduce lag, you go with a smaller compressor. And since the engine can't hold much pressure, two small turbos would probably work fine.

Has anybody heard of these remote mount systems? Is there anything that you can see/think of that is wrong with that setup?

[Mark86T]

I have an 86 Z31T, a 96 Q45 & a 95TT. If I were only gonna have one car it would have to be the Q. The TT is great but expensive to maintain & modify. Great car if you have the money & expertise to work on it. I can work on all my cars but the TT is the toughest. The Q does everything well. It's no sports car but it has plenty of power. Supercharger & JWT ECU along with 4.08 gears will give it plenty of punch. Just my two cents.

[evildky]

On the VH45DE, you wouldn't need a couple of turbos. The stock internals are good for ~6~10psi. At that pressure, I think it puts out ~400RWHP. Also, there is barely any room in the engine compartment. I would need to get new headers custom made for a turbo, wouldn't I? Has anybody tried remote mounting a turbo? Meaning, putting the turbo a little farther back on the exhaust(Underneath the car.). To reduce lag, you go with a smaller compressor. And since the engine can't hold much pressure, two small turbos would probably work fine.

Has anybody heard of these remote mount systems? Is there anything that you can see/think of that is wrong with that setup?

do a search it's been done, I love the RB as much as anyone but it's hard to justify the cost, for that kinda coin you can make the same power without having to fabricate motor mounts