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My 1987 Nissan 300ZX GL NA
My Z is a 2 seat, VG30E naturally aspirated, FS5W71C 5 speed manual transmission (RC37 3.7 open diff.), GL model, in paint code 463 (dark metallic grey) with black interior.
I bought my Z on September 9th, 2003 for $1400. Got it from a muffler shop out on Coney Island in the city. Apparently, one of their customers had left it as payment on another job or something, I don't know the details. All that I do know is that I was a little releived when I got my new NJ title in the mail, and I knew that it cleared all the title check business. I had test driven a couple, but this was the one that was best in my price range. Knowing then what I know now, I would have probably tried to hold out for a turbo, but they are hard to find around here. Heck, I should have been able to find something in better condition than this too, but I was in a rush to find a car at the time though, so as they say, "what can you do?".
When I bought it, it had a couple problems that I knew about, and of course, more that I would find out about later. The ones I knew about were that it had some minor body damage (swap the fenders, done) needed new rear brakes, had a cracked windshield, and the speedometer didn't work. I would later find out that it also needed new rear shocks & bump stops, it liked to overheat in the summer, and the AC blew hot air when the throttle was open. Add on top of that the service records didn't indicate a timing belt job since 1998, and I had my work cut out for me. Check out the service and stereo pages for info on what I've taken care of on that list of 'fix-it' stuff
One funny thing that I like to keep track of is how much has been spent on the car since I got it. That total is currently well over 300% of what I bougt the car for...
So is it worth it? I guess I would have to say so... it's not overly expensive, the car is a blast to drive, it's pretty easy to work on, and I already have a bunch of tools from my days with my previous cars ('86 VW Golf especially), so the car is both a hobby and transportation.
I've assembled all the parts that I will need to turbocharge my car, and am pretty much just waiting to get a chance to pull the engine. Other smaller mods and stuff you can find on the service/mechanical page.
Also, check out the car group I just started for local z31 owners... North East z31s.
Tom
Modification
- Certified Muffler 2.5" cat back exhaust with Magnaflow muffler
- Summit Racing 2.5" free flow catalytic converter
- Team Green cone filter and removed stock resonator
- Tokico HP struts/shocks
- Prothane polyurethane master bushing set
- BFGoodrich Traction T/A All Season High Performance Tires
- Molitor polyurethane rear spring seats
- Goodridge stainless braid/teflon brake lines
- MSA stainless braid/teflon clutch line
- Spec stage 2 kevlar clutch
- OBX short shifter (from s13)
- MSA Center Console
- RedLine shifter and parking brake boots
- Kenwood MPV-1709 MP3 head unit
- Pioneer TS-A1680R 4 way 6.5" speakers all around
- 7" LCD Touch Screen
- Custom fiberglass screen enclosure
- In car computer with navigation & mobile internet
- Maxima 90 amp alternator
- Lotek 3 gauge pillar
- Autometer vacuum/boost, oil pressure, voltmeter
- Aftermarket fog lights
z31 Info
The first generation 300ZX was introduced in model year 1984 and was produced until 1989. Chassis designation 'z31' brought the first all new chassis for a Z car since the 240 was introduced, as well as a move away from the inline 6 cylinder engines which had powered the 240, 260, and 280, towards a new V6. The V6 displaces 2960 cc, and produces 160 or 200 hp in the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions, respectively (165/205 in 88 and 89).
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