New project 91 300zx NA 5 speed

[z.Leinbach]

How much would you charge to make a pair of led tails?? Just curious. Cause I have absolutely no know how on how to attempt something of that nature

[budget300zx]

honestly its not worth the risk to do for others. the lenses could easily break when taking apart. Mine were not perfect so i was not so worried if i had to replace them.

if you DIY, it was around $30 for the "clear lenses" and led ribbons (not including solder or wire). all you need tool wise is a dremmel with cutting disc, a soldering iron, and an oven.

[z.Leinbach]

Ahh I see. I wouldn't really b care if mine were perfect either hah just as long as their water tight cause when it decides to rain it's straight up like monsoon type rain hah. But as far as an over. My moms would mm not be to happy ton walk in and see a taillight assembly in her new oven lol

[NolimitZ32]

You could always find a cheap used old oven on craigslist to use for all your automotive baking needs.

[budget300zx]

Well looks like the Z is down and out again. ran fine parked it and worked on doing some soldering/heatshrink to help clean up the wiring. started it yesterday and it continues to get louder and no longer idles. dont know if ill honestly mess with it anymore. if i do it will be next year.

http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/g12 ... .mp4_1.mp4

[budget300zx]

The z shall live on. Fresh pnp 40p heads from the machine shop......mmmmmmm......Soo much work for no boost but I would love to make it to import alliance this year.

[budget300zx]

to keep the heads truly rebuilt i been redoing the lifters or hla one by one some good pics for rebuilding are attached

[budget300zx]

Just a nice breakdown of your lower intake manifold.

[budget300zx]

small but major update

[budget300zx]

needed a good clean out so here's a hard rev sound clip

[budget300zx]

Another few small updates pulled the rear for some new ES bushings test fit some wheels and started something a little off track from the backyard style of this build

[budget300zx]

test fit with the tucked injector harness

[budget300zx]

Got the plenum back fully welded up and quickly coated it with fresh paint. hopefully it shall be on the car tomorrow after another cleaning inside.

[budget300zx]

had it running yesterday would like to redo a few things but Im fairly happy with it now.

[budget300zx]

My favorite "difficulty 1 out of 10" easy mod so far


Anyone have a better cup holder system? Ash tray removed does not work well with sweet tea.... ask me how I know.

[budget300zx]

just a throw back comparison

[budget300zx]

Another small update and another major set back.
If your ever in a pinch and your u joints are failing you can use part number 398 master pro brand u-joints in your z for a temperary or emergency fix. The u joint is in stock at most orileys and is designed for a 2000 chevy/geo tracker. If centered properly as I did you will not have any vibration to or at 70mph that's as far as I've tested.




Also after about 50 miles of having the new heads on my engine has started knocking so I will be tearing it apart again.....possibly a tt swap or a bottom end build in the future. Guess we will eventually see.

[z.Leinbach]

this worries me, cause mine has been diaged with a bad head on the drivers side, stupid low compression, rough idle, and poor performance, and not to mention a failed carrier bearing, surprisingly this thing is still drivable

[budget300zx]

Found my engine knock. thankfully the crank appears unharmed and I'll get to finish modifing the rack since it's this far apart.

[budget300zx]

just wanted to make a summarized list of what has been worked on/replaced and what i replaced it with if it doesn't belong to the z. all within the last 5k

1989 F150 motor mounts - ANCHOR brand PN: 2698
2001 Tracker 4wd U-Joint - MASTER PRO brand PN: 398
2001 Miata Seat belt buckle - junk yard find.
1990 TT heads rebuilt +PNP
1994+ J30 short block, oil filter mount
Rod bearings - CLEVITE brand PN: CB1591A(6) STD
PCV relocation (now from VC tubes to intake pipes) - FRAM brand PN: FV410
stock fuel filter - PUROLATOR brand PN: FS4794
correct spark plugs - NGK brand PN: PFR6B11
JECS Phase 2 270cc injectors w/concept z adapter and harness kit
Ported Lower intake
Custom Modified Upper intake
rebuilt HLAs
All Gaskets replaced (greenleaf supplied)
Gates timing belt, OEM tensioner, idler pullies, and water pump
OEM bypass coolant hose set and thermostat
Autozone radiator hoses upper and lower
Ebay headers + hedman collectors
Pod Filter + injen hard pipes(pipes were existing)
EGR, AIV, PRVR, A/C, P/S, carbon canister, manifold coolant lines, manual fan, cruise, fuel dampener all deleted
Modified rack and pinion (inside center stopper drilled+seal left in place to prevent wear)
TT 12lb lightweight flywheel w/ Stage 4 6 puck unsprung disc
Autozone clutch slave and master cylinder concept w/ z braided one peice line
Redline trans and diff fluid
Megan STS
Tokico struts eibach springs
ES Rear Diff Bushings
Trunk mount battery
rear wiper, front +rear washer fluid tanks delete
9006 35w 10k HID kit
9005/HB3 Hella halogen 65w Xenon Blue
LED strip taillights
6k LED interior illumination lights
Blue cluster and tag LEDs
Wire tuck + relocated fuse boxes
2.5in dual exhaust Thrush Welded mufflers



Im very sure there is more but some is not relevant as it was used basic stock parts.

[Ikon_1911]

Ole thrush mufflers... Hey how do they sound on the z..? I used Dynamax with cat delete with added glass pack on my first Z32 in the 1990s and they sounded great.

Good luck on your build

[budget300zx]

Exhaust is pretty loud. Ill just repost the old clip.





also it runs again

[Ikon_1911]

Yeap you're right... That is loud!!! lol

Keep the progress posted

[budget300zx]

A good reason to keep, label, and inspect your failed parts. These are lower rod bearing comparisons.

[budget300zx]

pretty good score today. spare, pass sill plate, pass pillar, ashtray and cargo shade found local.

[budget300zx]

Ive fixed the links in this thread if any of your were following this. This is not currently a stance build. This is a complete photo dump.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showt ... ost1544985

[z.Leinbach]

hey man the work looks great! car is coming along nicely

[budget300zx]

I usually update on Tuesdays, if i have updates. So there is another post from tuesday there now.

[budget300zx]

the time has come to rip out all the odds and ends.
seat belt warning, cruise control, and P/S electronics are getting chopppped!

[budget300zx]

recently did a repair on my Time Control Unit.