Hey,
Anyone have any experience with the non-turbo 300zx's? How much do they differ from the turbo z's? Different internals, same motor? Whats the compression ratio like on them? What are their weakpoints? Do they have a lot of problems? Has anyone had any experience turboing them? The reason i ask is 'cos I am considering replacing my h22 integra with a non-turbo z and i am looking to turbo it not too long after i get it. How much power can they handle on stock bottom end? Anyone make a turbo kit for them? What should I look for in a 90-95 300zx as far as common problems when i go to look at this car? Thanks a lot...

 

smaller 200mm ring gear rear end. T/T has a 230mm rear end.

clutch is smaller i think

get a T/T dont try to turbo an NA

 

Remember, a turbo version of any model car has MANY differences from the n/a version, including brakes, interior refinements, suspension, etc...do it right, start with a baseline that is easier to upgrade with higher potential.

 

Well, I don't have much experience with Z's. Well, nothing newer than 240's...

But, it has always been my experience that turbocharging an engine not made for it is a recipe for disaster if not done correctly. If you are planning on rebuilding the engine with the proper compression ratio and other supporting parts, you will probably be okay. But, if it's one of those "bolt-on" kits, they are usually much more trouble than they are worth.

 

Get a TT. You'll thank yourself for the extra time that you took to find a stock, low-mileage one.

 

Unless you plan on doing it the right way and get an entire clip and swap everything out (including: engine/trans/axle/supsension/wire/harnesses/ecu/etc/etc/etc). That still, in some cases of cars, isn't enough sometimes.

 

oh yeah, 26mm thick rotors instead of 30mm on the TT.

 

Get a TT I have had both. Z's are not easy to work on, most car enthusiast are only able to do minor modifications on these cars due to lack of space and complexity within these cars. If you can't find a TT in your price range you can build a nice all motor car, but with these cars, just like Supra's it's pricey.