Z-CARR (v4.0)
If I had a Z, it'd be silver... no... BLACK...
This is my 1991 300ZX 2+2. I had always wanted a Z32 since I saw one on the showroom floor in 1991. They are beautiful cars that (in my opinion) are still unmatched to this day. I spent nearly 3 years searching for the one that was just right for me.
Since the time of purchase, this car has gone through a great deal of maintenance and modification. By late 2007, it had just about every bolt-on modification (engine, driveline, and suspension) available. I just couldn't squeeze any more power out of the NA engine. They were tuned pretty well from the factory and any performance gains were small.
By December, I was starting to put together a plan to convert my NA 2+2 to a Twin Turbo. I began to purchase the maintenance and upgrade parts that I knew I would need/want. I also started the more difficult task of sourcing a manual tranny front clip or donor car in good condition. I have never trusted JDM front clips very much. The overall success rate is too hit-and-miss. There is a reason that they're often referred to as "JDM time bombs".
Finally, in March I found a totalled 1993 USDM TT located in the Dallas, Texas area ovend by a 66 year old Z enthusiast and great person. She had owned the car since it was new and it was exceedingly well maintained by the same Nissan specialist mechanic its entire life.
TWIN TURBO CONVERSION PARTS LIST:
==> 1993 300ZXTT Engine and Transmission @ 116,500 Miles
==> Z1 Motorsports GT525 Turbos (custom built w/ dynamic seals)
==> Z1 Motorsports Upgraded Side Mount Intercoolers
==> AMS Underdrive Crank Pulley
==> AMS Water Pump Overdrive Pulley
==> SouthBend DXD OFE-X Stage 4 Clutch
==> CZP Chromoly Upgraded Clutch Pivot Ball
==> ASH-SPEC "A-Tune" Upgraded ECU
==> Greddy Profec Type-S Boost Controller
==> AMS MaxFlow Exhaust Manifolds
==> Specialty-Z SuperSplit Divorced DownPipes
==> Megan Racing 2.5" TestPipes
==> Specialty-Z 2.5" Catback (Quad tips, h-pipe, large res's)
==> RameyZ EGR Bypass Kit
==> JWT Heavy Duty VTC Springs
==> AutoMeter "Z Series" 20PSI Boost Gauge
==> AutoMeter "Z Series" Coolant Temp Gauge
==> 3 QTS RedLine MT-90 Tranny Fluid
==> OEM 120K Mile Maintenance Kit
==> OEM NGK Platinum "Cold" Spark Plugs (gapped @ 0.035)
==> OEM Engine (EFI) Wiring Harness
==> OEM Knock Sensor and Harness
==> OEM TT Fuel Pump
==> OEM Motor Mounts
==> OEM Oxygen Sensors
==> OEM Rear Main Seal
==> OEM Front and Rear Oil Pan Seals
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPLETED:
==> 6 OEM Nissan injectors installed 6,000 miles prior to purchase of the donor motor
==> Full OEM PCV and hose kit installed on donor motor 6,000 miles prior to purchase
==> New OEM fuel filter, OEM fuel pressure regulator, and OEM fuel damper
==> New OEM coolant temperature sensor and coolant temperature sender
==> Replaced alternator with OEM Nissan part at 117,000 miles
==> New OEM front anti-sway bar bushings
==> Re-sealed differential and replaced fluid with Royal Purple 75W90 gear oil
==> All new oil, water, fuel, and vacuum lines under hood
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE UPGRADES:
==> One-piece steel driveshaft courtesy of Z1 Motorsports
==> OEM Z32TT rear anti-sway bar (saves $220 vs. buying Stillen bars)
==> Energy Suspension Polyurethane rear anti-sway bar bushings and endlinks
==> Energy Suspension Polyurethan front anti-sway bar bushings
==> KYB AGX (4-way front / 8-way rear) adjustable struts and Eibach Pro Kit 0.8" lowering springs
==> Z1 Motorsports 13” Caliper Relocation / Brake Rotor Upgrade
==> Axxis Metal Master Front and Rear Brake Pads
==> Specialty-Z 4-piece aluminum subframe spacers
==> Koyo Twin Turbo model radiator
==> MegaZ "WingZ" radiator air guide
==> Aluminum Lower radiator hose
==> Adjustable Front upper control arms
==> Adjustable Rear upper control arms
==> Adjustable tension rods
==> Replaced Front Lower control arm bushings with Energy Suspension components
==> Royal Purple differential fluid
==> Replaced standard 9006 headlamp bulbs with modified 9005 Silverstar bulbs
==> Replaced OEM Foglamp bulbs with Silverstar H3 bulbs
==> Kazera KZ-A silver wheels with polished lip (Front: 18"x8.5", +20mm; Rear: 18"x9.5", +45mm)
==> Sumitomo HTR Z3 tires (Front: 245/45-18; Rear: 285/35-18)
COSMETIC UPGRADES:
==> New OEM TT front facia professionally painted factory Black Metallic Pearl (code 732)
==> New OEM Fog Lights
==> New OEM full cowl grille and fasteners
==> New OEM t-top hook finisher
==> New OEM 3rd brake light panel
==> New OEM shift knob
==> New OEM floor mats
==> JDM corner signals from a 1999 model year Z32
==> 1999 JDM tail lights and reverse light panel set
==> 5% tint on hatch and quarter-glass windows
==> 35% tint on door windows
==> New quarter glass and door moldings courtesy of KurumaZ.com
==> New OEM 6-piece windshield, t-top, and roof molding kit with new OEM fasteners
Thanks for looking!
Chris Carr
