Bought a car

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Hey all, been awhile since i've visited, i've been busy with a new job so i'm finally getting more internet time.

Just thought i'd drop a line. I just got back from making a deal on a car.

If any of you remember i was going to buy a new 350Z but after some thought(Nissan is going to do a drastic more porsche like redesign of the 350 in the coming years, so i didn't want a new one, and i didn't want to wait a couple years to get a fun sports car) i decided to revert back to a previous dream.

Well after a couple weeks of looking i found a nice car with everything i want.

I just purchased(picking up tuesday, picks soon to follow) a 1996 low mileage second owner Black on Black TT Z car. Its very clean and is basically show room quality. The price was pretty fair(market value) and these things are getting pretty slim when it comes to selection.

Truthfully i'll be just as happy with the Z32 as a new 350(mmmm those turbos building boost).

I'll detail it real nice and take some picks for you guys.  

[Run Away]

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Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

[giant_mtb]

Excuse my retardation...but I'm not sure what car you bought... <_<  

[FlatBlackCaddy]

cut me some slack run away, i'm excited.

I don't plan on modding it(its unmodded at this time, completely stock).

All i plan to do(possibly in the future) is a stillen intake/exhause and chip. Stillen has dyno tuned that package to 400 crank HP. More than enough for me.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

A 1996 Nissan 300ZX twin turbo.

[giant_mtb]

A 1996 Nissan 300ZX twin turbo.

TWO TUbroz?!  :o


Seriously...what kinda power is that makin?

[FlatBlackCaddy]

The car is rated at 300HP stock

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I always liked the v6 turbo setup of the Z's.

Each bank is independant. Each having its own turbo/intercooler and throttle body.  

[Run Away]

5.5 second 0-60
13.9 second 1/4 mile

[MX793]

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Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?  

[Secret Chimp]

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Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

I'm guessing he's putting in one giant turbo, much as tha riceboyz like to do with twin-stage-turbo RX-7s.

[Secret Chimp]

[SaltyDog]

Contrats.  I think my neighbor has something similar.  It sounds incredible and is kept spotless under a cover all the time.

[Run Away]

This thread is worthless without pics!




Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

He thinks he can go faster for cheaper than upgrading his twins.

Here's the only pics i can find of his, I'm pretty sure it's changed since. These were taken when the car was still in japan.

[280Z Turbo]

For non-Z-car folk:
S30: 70-78 cars
S130: 79-83
Z31: 84-89
Z32: 90-96
Z33: 03-?

Congrats on the Z32TT! I've always like the Z32. It's a bit too big for my tastes, but they are amazing performers with highly potent engines that can approach 1000 hp! The design is timeless and it could almost pass for a new car today, IMO.

Good luck doing any mods on those! The engine bay is so tight!

BTW, The later 94-96 models look a little nicer than the earlier models, IMO. The front end is more smoothed out.

[Secret Chimp]

This thread is worthless without pics!




Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

He thinks he can go faster for cheaper than upgrading his twins.

Here's the only pics i can find of his, I'm pretty sure it's changed since. These were taken when the car was still in japan.

Gah, quad fart tips. The bumper wasn't designed for things that big.

[MX793]

This thread is worthless without pics!




Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

I'm guessing he's putting in one giant turbo, much as tha riceboyz like to do with twin-stage-turbo RX-7s.

The sequential twin setups in the RX-7 and Supra were complicated and in the case of the RX, sometimes prone to problems when you start modifying the car.  I can understand opting for a single turbo in that case.  The plumbing in those was pretty easy to go to a single turbo.  When you have two cylinder banks, it makes sense to have a turbo for each especially if that's how the car comes from the factory.  The plumbing changes for such a modification would seem like a headache to me.  Of course, it's cheaper to upgrade when you only have one turbo to work with.

[280Z Turbo]

It sounds incredible and is kept spotless under a cover all the time.

I think Z32s will be classics some day.

The sound of a Z32, is muscular, but not very distinctive, IMO. Although they sound much better than Z31s.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

My car looks exactly(same wing) like the one secret posted(except black).

While the weight of the car is high, it handles the weight very well. Its my favorite Z car of all time, a dream come true for me.

Edit: the car also comes with a set of TSW(?) 17's shod in eagle F1 supercar tires.

[Run Away]

Gah, quad fart tips. The bumper wasn't designed for things that big.

Those are fart tips?  :blink:  

[footoflead]

<_< ....CONGRATS dude...have fun with it B)

[FlatBlackCaddy]

whats with the look footy?

:D

Thanks guys, i'm sure i will have lots of fun with it.  

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Nevermind, the smily's didn't load for me(the worthless without pics one).

I'll have pics very soon.  

[footoflead]

whats with the look footy?

:D

Thanks guys, i'm sure i will have lots of fun with it.

I dunno...i was hopeing for some pics  

[footoflead]

Nevermind, the smily's didn't load for me(the worthless without pics one).

I'll have pics very soon.

Ah... :D  

[Raza]

Hey man--though I wouldn't have done what you did, you certainly made a great choice!!!

I'm happy for you.  Get those pictures up soon.

[Submariner]

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Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

Were talking about a Honda Rice boy and a large turbo.  I really don't think I need to explain.    

[280Z Turbo]

I'm sure it would be really laggy, but whatever.

[Run Away]

This thread is worthless without pics!




Local Honda dude imported one not too long ago, he's converting it to single turbo this winter.

Why in the hell would you convert a Z32 to a single turbo?

Were talking about a Honda Rice boy and a large turbo.  I really don't think I need to explain.  

You're pathetic.
Just stop with the rice jokes, they havn't been funny for a looooong time.


This guy knows what he's doing, and is actually following through with his plans.

http://www.z32power.com/691094428141735/bl...=|71|&NodeID=71
There's a successfull single turbo car for you.

From the owner:

Originally Posted by boostedzee
the single turbo path is more of a "original" upgrade, but will not yeild more power than a good twin setup, for the vg30dett anyway.

my reason for doing this is to disprove all that non-sense.

besides, i'm not even going to touch the internals of my engine and make the same if not more than he was. he went all out on that engine and only made 620? definately something wrong. Have you looked up the cost of the turbo upgrade for the tt? 3500US! just for the turbos! lol, i paid that much for my turbo, front mount, downpipe and midpipe! as far as cost goes, i'll spend less than the tt guys and have a workable engine bay afterwards


but only time will tell i supose....

Sean, what basis do you have to say that it will be laggy? It's a T66 Ball bearing turbo. Get out your compressor maps and tell me why it won't be as effective as twins.

[BMWDave]

Congrats!