1990 300zx TT Build

[m pwrd 3]

1990 300zx TT, needs a new motor. Pretty solid car, just needs some love.

[Jay]

heck yea

[Racerx300zx]

Nice man. My sister has a mildly modded tt auto for sale right now. Still my favorite z.

[m pwrd 3]

I didnt know you had a sister.. I am really excited about this one.

I gave it a good once over today, pretty solid. Very very very dirty. Been sitting for many years. Still havent decided what direction I am going to go with it.

[daveb91]

Sweet I love a project! Plans? I moved to show and shine.

[Racerx300zx]

VQ35DETT........... or, ya know, whatever.

[m pwrd 3]

Well the first step is to get it cleaned up, replace damaged pieces. I will probably put the JDM 1999 Fairlady tails and front bumper. It will need a paint job too.

I haven't decided on a motor yet. The darkhorse option is a rb26. The probable choice will be a vg30 with slightly larger turbos.

I really just want to make it a fun weekend car with around 400whp.

[Jay]

build a street ported 20b for it lol

[m pwrd 3]

build a street ported 20b for it lol


Who knows what will end up in it.

I do still have the whole VG minus the block. Might be a fully built VG in the future.

More than likely right now I will just buy one of the VG motor sets off of an importer. I haven't had much luck finding just a USDM engine.

[Racerx300zx]

http://z1motorsports.com/index.php

Everything, I mean everything you will ever need for a Z32. Do yourself a favor and buy the one piece driveshaft. Cheap, and a million times better than the factory. The guys there are also insanely knowledgeable. If you have a question, they've got an answer.

[jcivi]

Needs a new motor..........
Check this out http://www.motorswaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=67

oh and this V8 and turbo!!!!!!Fuckin Sweet!!!
http://www.drifting.com/forums/attachments/pictures-and-video-clips/745d1071806728-300zx-pics-turbo-vette-300zx2.jpg

[daveb91]

That v8 is pretty sick!

[Jay]

gay 16" ARE wheels tho

[daveb91]

What those are AR Snipers I had a set on the neon! Still have them if anybody wants the gay things.

[Jay]

What those are AR Snipers I had a set on the neon! Still have them if anybody wants the gay things.

You have 4 waterhose and or airhose reels

[m pwrd 3]

Still leaning towards a VG with larger turbos.

[Racerx300zx]

Nothing wrong with that, a little time, and a little money, and the VG is one hell of a motor. Heat soak is really the biggest issue on VG30DETT's, even stock, they get warm as all get out.

[m pwrd 3]

Got a few parts ordered this week. Looks like I will be going with the VG

I have on the way:
Wiseco forged pistons .40 over
Eagle H beam rods
Farrea 1mm oversized valves
Cometic MLS headgaskets
and I got a good deal on a set of used GReddy side mount intercoolers.

I am trying to find a good place up here in PA to have my block machined and have the coolant passages cleaned up to help with the heat issues.

I am also looking for a place to have my heads cleaned up.

Long ways to go!

[daveb91]

Nice how much bigger are the greddys than a stock turbo ic?

[m pwrd 3]

Stock is 6.5"H x 6.75"L x 2.25" D = 98.72ci

GReddy is 6"H x 8"W x 4.5"D = 216ci

Big enough for considerable cooling, small enough to not worry about considerable pressure drop.

[daveb91]

Very nice.

[m pwrd 3]

Here are some stats on ambient outlet temp. Take it with a grain of salt it was found on the interwebs.

"I also have some 3rd party results concerning outlet temps of stock intercoolers vs. GReddy vs. Stillen.

ambient temp 70-72 degrees, 1 hour difference between intercooler swaps

Stock IC 0-120 mph
1. 175 F
2. 215 F
3. 235 F

Greddy SMIC 0-120 mph - stock air guides
1. 130 F
2. 140 F
3. 145 F"

[daveb91]

http://www.movfast.com/forums/showthread.php?p=63113#post63113

[m pwrd 3]

Change of plans on the build. I ended up getting scammed on the engine internals, I did however get all of my money back.

Now I just plan to get another engine to drop in, so I can get it completed by summer and just enjoy it.

[Racerx300zx]

Man, scammers can DIAF.

[m pwrd 3]

Man, scammers can DIAF.

Yeah, thats my feeling as well. All I can say is at least I got my money back. I guess Paypal isn't all bad.

[m pwrd 3]

Here is a quick update on the Z. I finally got it down to my parent's garage were I am able to work on it. The only things I have really done so far is just getting the interior cleaned up and pulling the front bumper. I have also acquired more parts. I also am picking up another TT Z in February that I am taking the engine from to use in my car. The donor car is in rough shape but it has a low mileage engine and lots of other parts I need. Anyways here is what I have parts wise so far.


17x8.5 Enkei GTC01 wheels
KYB AGX struts
Tein H-Tech springs
Apex-i AVCR
Stillen Short throw
Greddy SMIC
Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
Drilled rotors
Trust catback

As you can see I really have no order in which I am buying stuff. Just picking it up whenever I find a good deal. So long as everything continues to go smoothly I should be able to have it almost completed by April.

Greddy SMIC
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0162.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0162.jpg)

Tein H-Tech
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0183.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0183.jpg)

Rear KYBs with Tein installed.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0182.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0182.jpg)

Interior is actually nice, now that it is all cleaned up.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0181.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0181.jpg)

Quick pic of the front as it sits now.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0180.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0180.jpg)

A Mess of an engine bay.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0179.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0179.jpg)

Anyone need Z parts?
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_IMG_0178.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/IMG_0178.jpg)

Not my car, but this is what the wheels look like.
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/th_enkeigtc01.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/mpwrd3/Project%20Z/enkeigtc01.jpg)

[m pwrd 3]

Add Nismo 555 new style injectors and a 95 TT fuel rail to the acquired parts list.

[Racerx300zx]

Digging the wheels. Looks like the project is coming together pretty well.

[m pwrd 3]

Well, so far so good. Hopefully the engine I have coming in proves to be a good investment.

[daveb91]

Hicas delete?

[m pwrd 3]

Yes HICAS will be removed. I will be using an entire NA rear end.

[Racerx300zx]

Well, so far so good. Hopefully the engine I have coming in proves to be a good investment.

Well, if not, at least the VG is easy to work on.

















Ha, almost wrote that with a straight face. Good motor, but what a pain in the ass!

[m pwrd 3]

The VG is pretty straight forward. Of course when I get everything, everyone is more than welcome to come out and help :)

[daveb91]

Ok so all the ls threads I think you should do that.

[m pwrd 3]

Why stop there?

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae76/shannonferguson2000/007-2.jpg

[daveb91]

Omg that's great!

[m pwrd 3]

I have been following this a bit on the Nico forums, he has not updated it in quite some time. I guess he rolled a rock crawler and has been beat up.

[m pwrd 3]

Just ordered a Selin MAF translator, Selin intake elbows, ATE super blue brake fluid and SS brake lines.

Tentatively scheduled to pick up the other TT on the 19th.

Its going to be hard, but I am trying to get it mostly completed by April.

[m pwrd 3]

As for tuning software, I am looking into going with Nistune (http://www.nistune.com/) ECU tuning. This part of the whole process is still over my head, so I have been doing a lot of researching on it.

[Racerx300zx]

I'm not familiar with the software, but I've heard a couple guys talk of using it wiht great success. Have to see if my time frees up and if you need another hand I'll throw in on a project.

[m pwrd 3]

Come on out and check it out whenever I am in.

[daveb91]

Not many nistuners around this area..

[m pwrd 3]

Yay for new parts:

Stainless Steel brake lines
Ate Super Blue brake fluid
Selin MAF translator
Seling Dual intake elbows.

[daveb91]

Nice I bet the project is going to nickel and dime you?

[m pwrd 3]

More like one hundred and two hundred me. The stuff I just posted was $480 alone. I am going to try and get tires this coming weekend too.

[m pwrd 3]

I ordered a set of BF Goodrich G-Force KDW's 245/40R17 all around. Also today I will be ordering a set of Z1 solid subframe bushings and an Energy Suspension Master set.

So hopefully this weekend I will have all the suspension, brakes and wheels put on.

I am still planning on picking up the other TT on Saturday. Anyone want to go for a ride to Maryland?

[m pwrd 3]

Decided not to go with the Z1 solid subframe bushings, said to be a really harsh ride. I did get the Energy Suspension bushing kit though, it has replacement subframe bushing in it.

I also got the other TT chassis Saturday. It is not as good as I had hope it would be but it has a lot of the parts I needed. Including a partially dissembled VG in it, Liam would you be so kind as to show me how it goes back together?

[Racerx300zx]

Let's do it! Pics of said brutalized motor?

[m pwrd 3]

I haven't taken any yet, it was a long weekend. I will get some put up when I get back down that way.

[daveb91]

Wuss

[RallyEX]

This thread needs more updates and pics. :backinmyday:

[m pwrd 3]

Progress is slow, probably wont work on it again for a couple weeks.

[m pwrd 3]

I got an offer to buy a different project, and I am trying to pick it up. So I am selling this off.

[Racerx300zx]

Wish I had the extra cash for a project right now man, would love to have another 300...

[m pwrd 3]

Wish I had the extra cash for a project right now man, would love to have another 300...

Ill make you a deal :smile:.

I got the specs on the other car, and I really wanna pick it up soon.

[thewrightcamaro]

good luck man- hopefully you can sell it and get the new project...

[daveb91]

Had to post something because when you deleted that spammer Jaime you didn't do it right and it screwed this thread up....all is fine now.