I still love the Z no matter what, It will always be my favorite car. I just hate not having rear seats ( I will not convert my 2+2 into a TT, to be my "nice car" because the body has some damage, the interior is RED which I dont mind but I would prefer a dark interior)
I really want somthing with rear seats, a STRONG reliable transmission and engine. ( I just dont like how our trans will go out often if you have over 600rwhp or so, I remember talking to TTpete, he was replacing the 5spd trans every year just about)I am not even going to talk about the cars that I am considering, as that is not the intent on this post. I just need your help/opinion on this.. What do you think I would be able to sell my Z for (IF I EVEN DO) I would like to see what kind of numbers I am looking at before I get serious on selling it. Here is my mods list. I have 90k on it. ___________________________________________________ 1991 Diamond Black Pearl Twin Turbo Stage=?
GO FAST GOODIES (POWER MODS): INTAKE:
-Self made custom REAL dual intake set-up. (Pipe comming from Turbo inlet goes straight through/under headlight behind stock turnsignals, Does not use stock "U" bent pipes between headlights and center panel= Easier intake track= more power (Email for how-to) -Dual Mass Air Flow Sensors. Engine Manegment Control:
-Custom tuned, two stage, 850cc, Dual Intake. (two switches=Pump Program and Race fuel program) Soon to come from Ashley Powers tuning cababilities. -Direct Port Nitrous, 125 shot. Bottle heater, Purge, MSD RPM window switch. Exhaust system:
-B&B Triflow Technologies Quad oval 4.5" tips exhaust with 3" piping. (Cadmium bolts w/ locking nuts) (Fully Polished) (Boost Solutions) -Random Technologies Stainless 3" Test Pipes. (Cadmium Bolts w/ locking nuts) -Greg Dupree, Super Long Split Flange down pipes,Stainless steel, Custom made from SpecialtyZ with 3" piping/collector (Fully Polished, Heat wrapped with D.E.I tech header wrap) (Cadmium Bolts w/ locking nuts) Using "Dead-Soft" Thick, re-useable aluminum 3" collector gaskets.
Fuel Delivery: Using new Stock TT fuel pump (capable of over 700rwhp)
-Border Racing 850cc billet fuel rail x 2, Anodized Blue.
-Nippon Denso/Sard Side feed 850cc fuel injectors. -Aeromotive super compact 30-70psi Adjustable Fuel pressure regulator (AEI-13105,Summit Racing) (Anodized Red/Black) -Earls Performo-flex -6 A/N Stainless Steel High Pressure Fuel line. (20ft, Summit Racing) -Earls inline fuel filter, Male -6 A/N ends. (Anodized Blue) -Earls Blue/Red -6 A/N fittings, Two 90*,Four Straight hose ends (AER-FBM1012) -Earls Blue imposter -6 A/N fittings (screw clamps) to connect to stock fuel hardline (temporary untill I run full SS -6 fuel line directly to fuel tank) -Self designed/made Secondary Balance tube (Before throttle bodies, between chromed hard pipes) Using Earls Aluminum Weld on Male fittings Tig welded to hard pipes, Earls -16 A/N Red/Blue Straight Compression fittings, ~3 ft. Earls -16 (1" I/D) Stainless Steel braided hose.
*This was done to help balance my Intake charge, Due to my FMIC changing the original Crossflow pattern of the VG30DETT's stock engine design (Driver side turbo feeding Passenger bank/Passenger feeding Driver bank)* It works! (Those with FMIC, Do this mod, It will balance out each bank of your engine!) -Chromed Intercooler/Throttle body Hardpipes with Greddy/HKS 3-ply silicone couplers/transducers. (-TIP FOR THOSE WITH A FMIC.....
Many people claim that is causes over-heating issues.
I have a 4.5" thick GReddy intercooler and a Howe racing radiator using the stock fan shroud/fan. After Pulling my engine I found that my AC condenser had ~15years of build up (bugs,feathers,leafs,dirt,grime etc. I could not physically see through it. It was FILTHY!
IMO, I believe this is why so many people have problems with over heating while using an FMIC. I cleaned mine with compressed air and a long bristled brush and it was totally clean. I have not had ANY problems over heating (I have a 4.5" thick FMIC! and have driven in 98*F+ heat w/ super high humidity, boosting 15psi, running the engine HARD. My Techtom reading would not budge over 170*F) I also have a Nismo 160*F thermostat and NISMO racing 1.3kg/cm-18.2lb Radiator cap. But I have had ZERO over heating problems) Engine: -JWT 400+ camshafts (Thanks Suprakillnz) -Jun upgraded stiff valve springs (Thanks Suprakillnz) -SGP Titanium valve retainers (Thanks Suprakillnz) Turbo Chargers: less than 100 miles on them.
-Garrett GT-28R w/ HKS adjustable wastegate actuators (custom brackets)
Dual Ball Bearing
60mm, 60-trim Compressor Wheel
.60 A/R TB25 Compressor Housing
62-trim T25 Turbine Wheel
.64 A/R T25 Turbine Housing -HKS Super Sequential Blow off valves (Thanks Kuah) -HKS TwinPower Ignition Amplifier -60mm TB setup, Material added to my chrome upper plenum TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH SET-UP:
-RPS MAX 6 puck racing clutch, Koyo TOB (Thanks Eric@ [ [ www. ] ] Turbo-FX.com) Less than 100 miles on it -RPS CYN-R-GY Segmented lightend flywheel (Thanks Eric@ [ [ www. ] ] Turbo-FX.com . Less than 100 miles on it ENGINE COOLING GOODIES:
-GReddy 3-Row, 24"x12"4.5" FMIC, Greddy 3ply Silicone couplers, (Fully polished end tanks/pipes, Zoop sealed) Thanks Coz! -Less than 100 miles on it -Custom Methonol injection (.06mm Aquamist Jets, Shurflo 100psi pump, relays,accumulator,Delrin Solenoid etc.(Thanks Ash) -Z1/Howe 2.75" racing radiator -Stock Crank pulley and Fan/shroud (to keep it cool because of the FMIC blocking Radiator. -One full bottle of Redline Water Wetter -NISMO Racing 160*F Thermostat -NISMO racing 1.3kg/cm-18.2lb Radiator cap -Stillen Aluminum Lower Radiator hose ELECTRONICS: -Apexi' AVC-R Boost controller (Thanks Turboimports.com) -Apexi' AFC2 (to control second MAF sensor) --Techtom Carbon Fiber, MDM-100 display unit (Water temp, Injector pulse, 02 Voltage,RPM, MPH, Air Con, Batt. voltage, TPS voltage, AFM1 . AFM2 Air Flow Meter Voltage, Ignition Timing deg,Intake temp,AAC,IDL-SW Idle Switch, NTL-SW Neutral Switch, BCSV Boost Control Solenoid, Intake Air temp readings from one unit. Its a great tool! (thanks Arnel!) -Blitz Dual Turbo timer (boost reading/peak, auto timer) BEAUTY ITEMS:
-17x8.5 MAS Wheels. 245/40/17, Yokohama AVS ES100's. -Stillen Molded Center housing hood (over radio bezel) (holds Techtom or AFC2/AVCR.(thanks Arnel!) -NISMO polished Oil Cap -Fully polished upper plenum, wet sanded 600grit (not installed) -Custom self painted/made custom color Metallic blue timing covers -Stillen GTZ-R Urethane Front facia -Stillen Type3 Side skirts w/ Door fillers -Kaminari Rear valence -Stillen Type 3 (SMZ) carbon fiber inlay -99' J-spec taillights -99' J-spec red "300zx" logo, custom EL lighted red -99' J-spec front turn signals (cleared completely) -99' J-spec fender repeaters (clear) -Stock Foglight w/ PIAA Super Plasma 55w->85w bulbs, Glare guards removed. (look very similar to HID's) Gauges:
-DEFI BF 60mm Boost Gauge -DEFI BF 60mm Fuel Pressure Gauge -DEFI BF 60mm Exhaust Gas Temperature (Driver Bank) -DEFI BF 60mm Exhaust Gas Temperature (Passenger Bank) -DEFI control unit 2 (Two of them, second one was needed to
run the second EGT gauge. -Two autometer Dual gauge pods dremeled out to fit 60mm Defi Gauges, mounted on Driver A-piller. 4-Gauges total on A-pillar. STOPPING POWER/ SAFETY UPGRADES:
-Zinc/Cadmium Plated Brembo Crossdrilled and slotted front rotors -Hawk HPS brake pads (Front/Rear) -Goodrich Stainless braided brake lines(All four corners) -Motul 6 Brake fluid -Brake MC brace (Thanks Bernie) -Auto Power RACE Roll Bar w/ all options, powder coated blue (Thanks John C!) -Pure Vision HID 9006 low beam ballasts, 6000k -Ameritex Halotron (Halon) fire extinguisher (Chrome) (Thanks Arnel) FLUIDS:
-Royal Purple Fully synthetic 10-W30 engine oil (only thing I use) -Redline tranny gear oil MT-90 -Redline shock proof rear Differential fluid -Methonol (windshield wiper fluid for water injection) -Neo racing Coolant SUSPENSION UPGRADES:
-New 4 stock TT shocks/adjustable cockpit feature -RSR Sport Springs (3/4" drop) -GD subframe spacers -SPL Tension rods (thanks Kuah) -Midori/TBO style Upper Adjustable A-arms chromed -Rear adjustable camber arms
(Thanks to Charles Park) ICE (IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT):
-3 10" Concept (prototype) subs,chrome plated magnets, In a huge SPL subwoofer box, that fits perfectly in TT. These absolutely rock!!! -Panasonic CQ-VAD7800 7" wide screen,Touch screen with SD card reciever, DVD,MP3,local television etc. LCD monitor -Panasonic 8 Disc CD changer -2-Yellow Top Optima batteries- 2nd one still needs to be
installed. -Pioneer 3-way 6.5" Rears. -Infinity Kappa 3-way 6.5" fronts. -Orion HCCA 250R 1200watt competition amp. -Alarm.... Yessum
REMOVED ITEMS:
-EGR
-AIV
-PRVR
-Carbon Canister
-TB water lines
REPLACED NEW NISSAN FACTORY ITEMS:
New/replaced factory items
-Front Main crank seal
-Oil pump
-all cam seals
-All PCV valves and hoses
-Vaccum lines
-120k mile maintenance done
-Rear main
-Oil pan gasket
-OEM Alternator
-Valve cover gaskets (intake/exhaust)
-Upper plenum-->lower plenum gasket
-Exhaust manifold Gaskets
-Compressor Inlet gaskets (4) One on each side of adapter plate for GT-28R turbos
-Compressor outlet gasket (2)
-NEW EFI harness
-New Border/Denso/Sard/Nippon Injector connectors, soldered into new EFI harness.
-12 Nissan OEM 60u00 filters
-NEW alternator/Starter harness
-New DET sensor/harness
-New lower intake manifold fuel injector Isolators
-New OEM hydralic lifters
-All new coolant lines for turbos and all other coolant lines w/ Aircraft grade locking clamps.
-All 4 new adjustable TT shocks (gastonia nissan)
-Etc, etc, etc, etc. You all know how this goes :)
FUTURE PLANS:
-Alignment
-Mike Smith Cast Iron manifolds (when they come out) -Mike Smith Cast Aluminum compressor inlet pipes. -Tein EFDC cockpit adjustable coilover suspension. -6 Piston Rotora 14" Big brake front kit -4 piston Rotora 14" Big brake rear kit - In the process of completing my 2.5" intercooler/Intake piping, Done in Polished Aluminum piping -Weld Racing Drag wheels, 13" wide to match widebody rear fenders. -SPL wide front fenders (approx 1" wider) -Custom, hand fabricated all metal widebody rear fender flares (approx 4") -Jspec headlight inserts (done in black chrome) -Carbon Fiber System setup for my speakers and amps. -19"x13" REAR i-Forged "classic" wheel
-19x9.5" FRONT i-Forged "classic" wheel -10 second time slip -Recaro *Cobra racing seats with blue swede centers
Most of the big performance parts have less than 100 miles on it.
If I do sell the car, I will also be including the
-Stock TT facia
- Kaminari Rear bumper cover
-Eagle Rods (brand new in box)
-A second stock block, crank girdle, rods, pistons, etc etc
-stock eprom chip, jwt370 single pop, Ash 850 dual pop. There are ALOT of other small things I will be including. Whoever buys it would not regret it because I have been a TRUE Z fanatic and have went through this car with a fine tooth comb. If I sell it, you will get EVERYTHING that I have for it, even the stuff that I have not installed. Thanks guys! This is just somthing I have been thinking about lately, I really would like the option for rear seats (If I have a kid etc) I am getting a little older, I feel the need for more space. I am in no way dropping the Z thing. I am just curious to see what I could get approx. You ALL have been like a family to me these past ~8 years. If I did sell the car, I would still be on this forum everyday! Plus I still have two other Z's, One NA 2+2, and one Auto Coupe. Selling the TT is a HUGE "IF". Please dont delete this post, I appriciate your help! Shawn300zTT
 NO, This picture is not photoshopped. It took many times to take this picture. Setting up the timer, shutter speed etc, then jumping on my bike and getting the tire to spin. 
AIM:Shawn300zxTT "-Any closeups on the nuts? - zboost(tx) 19:17:53 08/08/05
-Not really something you want to ask another man about... (n/m) - LordZ 19:24:00 08/08/05" "I just took 45 min and scrubbed the heck out of my rear"
teambushido(San Diego, CA) 19:24:51 12/11/04 1991 Stage _ TT 5spd (Turbo Upgrade in process)
1990 2+2 Na Stage 3 Auto
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