A buddy of mine recently bought a 1986 Nissan 300Z 3.0L N/A Automatic for 1500 bucks. It's a decent looking car, could use some paint and a new fender from water leaking into the power antenna.

I'm looking for performance stats on the car, HP/TQ stock, skidpad numbers if possible. I'm also looking for direction to take the car. It won't be staying N/A. I know the newer 300Z had a 3.0l as well, but I'm sure the engine is more modern. How hard would it be swap a newer motor with twin turbos into this car? I've heard good things about the Silvia motor in the 240sx, should that even be considered here? Are there any 6-speed transmissions that will bolt up to the newer motors?

Thanks for any help at all. I'm also looking for restoration stuff for this car as it probably needs new t-top seals and a new driver rear quarter panel.

Thanks again,

Clint