Project Z32TT
Bought a 1990 300zx TT About a month ago, got a great deal bc she needs some TLC. After a long weekend, I finally got the engine/trans out, removed the AIV'S and EGR systems as well as most of the HICAS system. Next step is to replace the turbos and do some suspension modifications. Its going to be a long road, but she still has some life in her and I am determined not to let this ridiculously over engineered Japanese icon die! Enjoy!
Nice project!! Those cars are HARD to work on but rewarding in the end!
Quality Perfomance and Fabrication!!
Veddy nice project you got there, glad to see someone who is motivated and has no intentions to give up.
" I think your ass just hit Vtec" -Drummerboy
I don't think I'd even want to work on that engine out of the car, lol.
I've always been in love with the actual car though!
'92 C2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel | '96 240sx
umm auto?
I♥my ruckus
You're the trashiest thing this side of the Mississippi.
Ghetto Fab: For kids on a fucking budget
~Lagg Squad~
<turbo negros>
I put the sexy in dyslexia.
R.I.P steven bond....
Good luck.I like it!
You need to watch the supra from hell video!Originally Posted by Tree
'92 C2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel | '96 240sx
Oh I have seen it. There is nothing wrong with a fast turbo auto car
I♥my ruckus
You're the trashiest thing this side of the Mississippi.
Ghetto Fab: For kids on a fucking budget
~Lagg Squad~
<turbo negros>
I put the sexy in dyslexia.
R.I.P steven bond....
indeed. One of my favorite cars, but im scared to mess with one. Love to see people's finished 300zxs, but dont have to balls to do one myself.
EHH, its a little intimidating at first, but if you just do your research and take your time, it's not so bad. The interesting thing is how easy it becomes to work on after you have removed all of the over engineered and redundant systems that are useless to the actual operation of the car. Assuming that you don't need to pass emissions, which no one should with a 20 year old car, you can remove a total of 83lbs of electronic CRAP, all of which do not prevent the car from running. Nissan engineers were a little paranoid it seems, I guess its due largely to the long list of problems encountered when they produced the first turbo z and the 280z that preceded it. All in all its a much faster car without all this useless bs.
Isn't there some flaw in either the 90s or 91s that had something to do with the crank? I passed on a white on tan 91 2+2 because of that.
Makes me miss the two my uncle had, Beautiful cars done right and very fun to drive even tho i only drove the n/a z32
update, about to tackle the following to do list, should take about 3 weekends or so. Will post pictures soon.
-Pressure wash engine and engine bay.
-Remove intake manifold, throttle bodies, etc sand blast and refinish
-remove plastic timing covers, clean and asses, paint or recover if needed.
-remove throttle warmers and all coolant lines associated with removal.
-remove Pressure Regulator Vacuum Relief
-remove exhaust manifords and asses, replace or refinish
-remove all remaning hicas sytem components.
-remove foglight assemblies and make or buy ducts
-remove tweed interior panels abd clean residue off
-remove engine harness and simplify, delete uneeded circuits and asscoisted wiring from harness add in wiring needed for electric fan, recover.
-remove turbos, clean and dissasemble
-rebuild turbos or purchase ugraded ones.
-remove and replace with 60k to 120k mile service kit:
1 Timing Belt
1 Timing Belt Tensioner
4 Camshaft oil seals
1 Crankshaft oil seal
2 VTC Springs
2 VTC Cover plate O-rings
2 Short Water Hoses
1 Thermostat
3 Drive Belts ALT, AC, PWS (Optional)
1 Water Pump
1 Crankshaft timing sprocket
-remove stock fan and replace with electric fan
-clean and refinish or replace stock radiator with upgrade
-remove fan shroud and discard, fab up new cover in carbon.
Great list. I'm moving into my first house this weekend, so hopefully I can take the time to tackle a project like this.
Whats the story on the porsche in the background?
Awesome build man, I had a z32 a few years ago. Loved everyday I had it. Bought it for 783 bucks and through 5000 at the guys at zcaratlanta to fix it up in buford. I really wish I had time to fix it myself back then. If you need replacement parts: harness, connectors,etc. hit Don up at z car atlanta- great guy. Keep it up.
Wow, what a job....I'm jealous. I wanna work on some cup cars
awesome project and x2 on being jealous of your job! You hiring apprentices? lol
'82 TE72 SR5 Sport Coupe
3tc
UPDATE: just got all the parts I ordered a few days ago, new OEM gasket set, including head gaskets, exhaust, plenum, tec. New turbo gasket for both turbos, new turbo rebuild kit for both turbos, new oil pump, new water pump, timing belt, injectors, coil packs and engine mounts. Will take pics asap, going to get started this weekend on the rebuild!
Seriously were do you work, needing help?
Pics!!!!
Quality Perfomance and Fabrication!!
Or you coulda just bought mine with all sorts of upgrades and maintenance already done
Sell me that front bumper, then you can put a JDM on yours or something.
nice! my buddy swapped an NA for a TT, with upgraded turbo, injectors, etc... EVERY SINGLE LITTLE THING that had to be done to it he had to take the motor out. He put that motor in and out like 6 times before it actually ran fine lol. but, they are very nice cars! just hard to work on them due to the no engine bay space.
Let me know when you are. If I still have my car by then I need a good condition one. Was going to put a lip on mine but the bottom part is kinda in bad shape and the shop said since it fits over the stock lower half, and the lower half is in bad shape, it's kinda pointless to put all the $ into repairing it just to cover it up again....and that urethane is hard to "fix" right anyways.
Finally got some updated pictures today. Almost done with dis-assembly, sand blasted some of the 22 year old grime covered parts and prepped them for paint. Getting back at it tomorrow! Going to remove the heads and replace the head gaskets, install the new water pump and timing belt, ect. Next is engine bay, wire tuck, hicas delete, and so on. Enjoy!
The ridiculously over engineered intake, soaked with oil from the blown turbos!
The culprit!
trying to stay organized!!
Finally got her separated from the tranny and on the engine stand!
The plethora of new parts to replace!! Thanks ebay!! and Z1 !!
All the removed parts, its amazing how small the engine gets when you take all this crap off!
Turbos awaiting their rebuild
all tucked in until tomorrow!
Parts to be sand blasted and painted or powder coated
First they get a bath in the parts washer
After sand blasting
Thats all for now, until next time!...................
Wow those turbos are jacked! lol I need rebuilds on my turbos myself.
Oh, I don't have a 280Z anymore. I'd love to trade my TT for another 70-78 though.
you know, everyone says"these cars are so hard to work on" but honestly, once you get rid of the 4 wheel steering system, emissions crap, cruise control, throttle warmers, about 25 feet of unneeded vacuum lines around 10 feet of unneeded wiring, the bulky ass stock fan assembly, relocate the battery, and relocate the under hood fuse box and power steering reservoir, you are left with this:
And I know it sounds like alot of work, but it's really not, especially if the engine is already out. I think these cars get a bad wrap, bc lets face it, they are ridiculously over engineered, but get rid of all the BS nad you are left with a stellar platform and a great looking car.
I've had a couple z32s and they are great cars. My only complaint was weight.
Try not. Do or Do not.
X2 on that^^^^
by the way i love this Z-32's
SR20 Carbed Datsun B310
In real life, an S14 weighs more than 2200lbs. My SR S13 with some stuff removed weighed more than 2200lbs, and obviously aluminum block > iron block. And the Z32tt is around 3500lbs.
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'92 C2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel | '96 240sx
lol, why yes. I was just trying to prove a point, I mean we have 2 09 Porsche GT3 cup cars that still weigh 2900 lbs, but they make 450hp NAIn real life, an S14 weighs more than 2200lbs. My SR S13 with some stuff removed weighed more than 2200lbs, and obviously aluminum block > iron block. And the Z32tt is around 3500lbs.
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