4EYE3D Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I just bought my first project car. Its a 1985 Nissan 300zx non-turbo with 112000 on the body and 45000 on the engine. My plans are to restore body as well as interior and of course take the non out of non turbo. http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3117/dsc0028t.jpg http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/4628/dsc0029l.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9840/dsc0030y.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4786/dsc0031t.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6808/dsc0032n.jpg http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1632/dsc0033ubi.jpg http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7388/dsc0034xed.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 http://www.az-zbum.com/images/engine.z31.v8.2.jpg http://www.az-zbum.com/modification.engine.swap.shtml Swap a real motor in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 If you complete that swap, you'll receive: http://www.automotiveblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/knight-rider.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hell you could have gotten a running turbo model 5 speed in that same color here in phoenix for 1000 bux. Paint was perfect for 177k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Today i found that one cylinder wasn't even being used because the plug for its fuel injector was cracked and kinda half on half off. At one point in time it had an alarm system but the wiring is so messed up I'm gonna pull that all out. As well a lot of hoses are going to be replaced from cracking and tearing. Other than that I just need to replace the interior carpeting a fresh coat of paint and I can get started putting all the performance parts I can afford, and some I cant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I applaud you and everyone else who (and this is going to sound bad but its not meant to be) can just take a regular car nothing fancy and make it a project. I am so particular on what I want a project car to look like, I havent been able to find anything in so long(corvair dont count). Was this what you were looking for or did you just get a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I applaud you and everyone else who (and this is going to sound bad but its not meant to be) can just take a regular car nothing fancy and make it a project. I am so particular on what I want a project car to look like, I havent been able to find anything in so long(corvair dont count). Was this what you were looking for or did you just get a good deal? corvair's dont count as cars so its ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 The corvair was more of a "I cant pass this up" sorta thing. I have been wanting a project car for years but I am just to damn picky. I dont like any type of car, I like specific cars. Some guys say I want a mustang, well I dont unless I see a particular mustang I like. It would be easier if I could just narrow it down to a certain car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 then pick one....and you can make it look any way you want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I was looking for just about anything that was rwd, manual shift, and coupe is all i was looking for in a car. After finding this one I was stuck on it because not nearly as many people have an older 300zx that is in fairlady condition with performance all over her. But it was nice to get a car with 45000 miles on motor 112000 on body for $1300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 An RB of some kind would be a nice choice for a swap, as then you could use the stock Japanese RB20 Z31 mounts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I cant afford a swap right now. Im gonna just put performance mods in and stock out. Hopefully save up a bit and put in a stock turbo. If I were to do any swap it would be the z32 TT engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 So i got off the rear spoiler and found a bunch of rust under there but its not all the way through. And the starter is choosing to sometimes start and others not. Im gonna clean the connections for it and see if that wont work. First things im gonna spend money on is 4 monroe strut matic shocks and enkie lowering springs. Next Im gonna get an exedy stage 1 clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 So i got off the rear spoiler and found a bunch of rust under there but its not all the way through. And the starter is choosing to sometimes start and others not. Im gonna clean the connections for it and see if that wont work. First things im gonna spend money on is 4 monroe strut matic shocks and enkie lowering springs. Next Im gonna get an exedy stage 2 clutch. I had a problem with the car slipping with a stage 1 clutch, I went to a stage 2 and the problem was solved. I also had an MBC and 13lbs of boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 yea my clutch is just shot so im gonna get the stage 1 until i can afford to put in more into the engine then ill think about upgrading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 The VG30 is a good motor for its time. Why not do an NA-T Conversion with Megasquirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 good luck with that what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EYE3D Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 a new addition http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6177/0521091120a.jpg http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6402/0521091120.jpg yes thats a 20 gallon air compressor with water in it and a spray nose attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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