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1987 Nissan 300zx Turbo (z31)
UNDER THE HOOD: JDM VG30ET Swap; Manual Boost Controller; HKS SSQV; AEM Intake; Certified Muffler 3" Turbo-Back Exhaust (custom "Streetfighter" downpipe); Magnaflow Muffler; HKS Front-Mount Intercooler; Dual FAL 12" Electric Fan Conversion; Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump & Adj Regulator; Rear-Mounted Battery; Tial 38mm Wastegate (Open Dump off Pass-Side Bank); Garrett BB GT3076R Turbo Upgrade; Remote Oil Filter & Cooler
STIFF STUFF: Tokico Springs (1" drop); Tokico 5way Adjustable Shocks (Illuminas)
ROLLERS: MB MotorSports Weapon 17x9 5-114.3 e17 w/ Kumho ASX 245/55 (rear) & 225/45 (front)
STOPPERS: Brembo Slotted Rotors; Semi-metallic Brake Pads ; Goodridge Stainless Steel brake Lines
EXTERIOR: Shaved Rear Windshield Wiper Assembly; Headlight Down Mod; Mothers Window Tint
ICE: JVC Touch Screen Head Unit; Jensen 600W amp; Pioneer Mono Sub 1200W amp; Boss 1F Capactior; Pioneer Highs/Mids w/ Volfenhag 12" Sub; iPod Dock; Equus Water Guage & Boost Guage; AEM Wideband
PROPS: My Wife (for putting up with all my cars crap!!). My friends for working on my ride with me and all of the crew
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Helpful Links
Forums - http://www.z31performance.com/forum/ * http://300zxforums.com/ * http://z31.com/forum/ * http://forums.hybridz.org/
Central TX Z Club - http://czot.org/
Other good links: http://www.az-zbum.com/links.shtml
HISTORICAL INFO 84-89 300ZX
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 model and the third-generation Datsun/Nissan Z-car. The car was designated as a Datsun/Nissan 300ZX in its 1984 premiere, but the Datsun badge was dropped in 1985 when Nissan standardised their brand name worldwide. The car was designed by Kazumasu Takagi and his team of developers, and featured a new, more aerodynamic body than its 280ZX predecessor. It also had a more powerful line-up of V6 engines instead of the old I6 used in the 280ZX. According to Nissan, "the V6 engine was supposed to re-create the spirit of the original Fairlady Z." (Datsun 280 Nissan 300ZX, p.65) This new V6 (2960 cc) SOHC engine was available as a naturally-aspirated VG30E or a turbocharged VG30ET producing 160 and 200 horsepower respectively. The engines were either a type A or type B series engine from 1984-1986 and later a W series from 1987-1989 which produced 165 and 205 horsepower.
On the home market, the list of models included the 3-litre 300ZX and the 2-litre Z, ZG, ZR, and ZR II spec. The 300ZX in Japan was not subject to tough emissions regulations as in the US therefore producing 230 horsepower . The 2-litre models used either a VG20ET or RB20ET engine and developed between 170-180 horsepower . This was to, "make the most of the local taxation laws." (Datsun 280 Nissan 300ZX, p.69)
The chassis remained somewhat similar to the 280ZX, with the same 91.3 in (2319 mm) wheelbase and MacPherson strut/trailing arm independent suspension, however the 300ZX both handled and accelerated better than the 280ZX it replaced. All turbo charged models (except for the SS special edition) featured 3-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers.
There were also two special models produced. In 1984, the 300ZX 50th Anniversary Edition was released in celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. In 1988 Nissan released a pearl white 300ZX "Shiro Special" (SS) with stiffer springs, matched shocks and no available options. There were no stellar differences setting the SS apart from a regular 1988 model 300ZX Turbo except for the pearl white paint, front air dam, wheels, Recaro seats, suspension and a viscous limited-slip differential in place of the clutch type.
Due to its quickly aging design, the Z31 body was slightly restyled in 1986 with the addition of side skirts, and removal of the hood scoop for a much smoother look. The old fiberglass spoiler was replaced with a more durable plastic one, and a third brake-light was incorporated within the unit for safety. The car was given a final makeover in 1987 that included more aerodynamic bumpers, fog lamps within the front air dam, and replacement of the sealed beam style headlights with more modern 9004 bulb based lights. The "300ZX" reflector in the rear was replaced by a narrow set of tail lights running the entire width of the car, and a 3rd brake-light located on the top of the rear hatch. A few minor engine changes were made which consisted of a smaller T25 turbocharger, a compression ratio of 8.3:1, and an R200 limited slip differential for quick response. The car continued selling until 1989 and sold more than any other Z car made to date with over 70,000 units sold in 1985 alone. In 1990, Nissan replaced this very successful car with the Z32, and was a complete redesign version of the Z31. It was also called the 300ZX because it retained the 3-litre engine and 2960 cc displacement.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z31)
