# Looking for 300zx experts **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 30, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231 "2007-05-30T11:39:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/1 "2007-05-30T11:39:11Z")
A friend of mine is interested in buying a late model 300zxbut he needs the one with the backseat, which the twin turbo model doesnt come with right? So my question is, Would it be feasible to build the n/a motor and turbocharge that? or Is it pretty easy to do a motor swap from the n/a 300zx motor to the twin turbo motor? ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/2 "2007-05-30T11:48:37Z")
google came up with this: [http://www.vintagecomputercafe.com/ZFaq.htm](http://www.vintagecomputercafe.com/ZFaq.htm) it was a good read. my opinion is that working on those motors in that bay is horrible. ---
**Author:** ![Habib88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/habib88/32/3341_2.png) [@Habib88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib88)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/3 "2007-05-30T12:10:51Z")
Wouldn’t swapping back seats be alot easier than swapping motors? ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/4 "2007-05-30T12:14:57Z")
> [@Verizon Wireless PDA Roadmap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/verizon-wireless-pda-roadmap/30442/14): > > Wouldn’t swapping back seats be alot easier than swapping motors? how would you suggest getting that done? ---
**Author:** ![Lazylaser](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lazylaser/32/6033_2.png) [@Lazylaser](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lazylaser)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/5 "2007-05-30T12:16:00Z")
this was on the site that TwoFortySX posted: “If you have a non-turbo, and you really want more performance, I’m afraid the best conclusion is to sell it in favor of a turbocharged model.” ---
**Author:** ![Habib88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/habib88/32/3341_2.png) [@Habib88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib88)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/6 "2007-05-30T12:20:12Z")
> [@Verizon Wireless PDA Roadmap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/verizon-wireless-pda-roadmap/30442/15): > > how would you suggest getting that done? I figured like most car interiors it probably just has some screws and bolts holding it in. Unless Nissan did something really crazy where you can’t swap interiors because of how they designed it, I’d just go pull some rear seats out of a junkyard. Last time I was up Wagners on rt.19 I know there were at least 1 or 2 up there. ---
**Author:** ![Misfit](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misfit/32/3358_2.png) [@Misfit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Misfit)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/7 "2007-05-30T12:43:55Z")
my buddy has a 300 and we have put a few engines in there. started off n/a then two engines later he decided to go turbo. so its really not that hard ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/8 "2007-05-30T12:59:24Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30441/40): > > google came up with this: > > [vintagecomputercafe.com](http://www.vintagecomputercafe.com/ZFaq.htm) > > it was a good read. > > my opinion is that working on those motors in that bay is horrible. great find, very imformative. thanks. ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/9 "2007-05-30T13:00:16Z")
> [@TEMPORARY zero dollar elise repair. \[sound clip page 2\]](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/temporary-zero-dollar-elise-repair-sound-clip-page-2/30268/37): > > I figured like most car interiors it probably just has some screws and bolts holding it in. Unless Nissan did something really crazy where you can’t swap interiors because of how they designed it, I’d just go pull some rear seats out of a junkyard. Last time I was up Wagners on rt.19 I know there were at least 1 or 2 up there. from that article it seems the 2+2 model is like 6 inches longer, so it cant be done. ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/10 "2007-05-30T13:00:53Z")
> [@Misfit"](#): > > my buddy has a 300 and we have put a few engines in there. started off n/a then two engines later he decided to go turbo. so its really not that hard what was the cost of putting the twin turbo engine in his? ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/11 "2007-05-30T13:23:24Z")
Talk to flatblackterror, he’s pretty good at breaking 300ZXs… ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/12 "2007-05-30T13:53:23Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30441/40): > > my opinion is that working on those motors in that bay is horrible. Your right everything under the hood is crammed in there, the TT is worse > [@Verizon Wireless PDA Roadmap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/verizon-wireless-pda-roadmap/30442/14): > > Wouldn’t swapping back seats be alot easier than swapping motors? Impossible the 2+2 is has a longer wheel base > [@Misfit"](#): > > my buddy has a 300 and we have put a few engines in there. started off n/a then two engines later he decided to go turbo. so its really not that hard Your full of shit…Pics with a penny > [@TEMPORARY zero dollar elise repair. \[sound clip page 2\]](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/temporary-zero-dollar-elise-repair-sound-clip-page-2/30268/43): > > from that article it seems the 2+2 model is like 6 inches longer, so it cant be done. exactly correct, look at the drivers side the gas door on the 2 seater is forward of the rear wheel. The 2+2 the gas door is aft of the wheel. > [@The Warehouse:wednesdays](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-warehouse-wednesdays/30371/31): > > what was the cost of putting the twin turbo engine in his? You easily looking at close to $8000-$10,000 dollars. For more info check the Z forums: ``` www.twinturbo.net and www.300zxclub.com ``` IMO dont buy one they are heavy, slow, and require lots of work. Just go buy a 240sx, F-body, or a Mustang ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/13 "2007-05-30T14:29:39Z")
thanks for the info. Ill let my friend know. At this point we are looking at the 2005 GTO very fast out of the box but will be a higher car payment which means no money for the gto’s expensive parts. 1999 Eclipse GSX, quick out of the box but nothing crazy, older so it will mean restoring the car before actually getting to play with it, but very low car payment which will let modifying be very easy. And then the 300zx. those are the cars he is choosing between. ---
**Author:** ![Habib88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/habib88/32/3341_2.png) [@Habib88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib88)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/14 "2007-05-30T14:34:27Z")
> [@FS:CF Dual Gauge Pod](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-cf-dual-gauge-pod/30415/9): > > ## Impossible the 2+2 is has a longer wheel base > > exactly correct, look at the drivers side the gas door on the 2 seater is forward of the rear wheel. The 2+2 the gas door is aft of the wheel. Thats a little crazy lol. Honestly that is a little weird they did that, but hell at least I learned something new today. ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/15 "2007-05-30T14:59:18Z")
> [@Angry German kid, TRANSLATED!!! Fuckin hilarious](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/angry-german-kid-translated-fuckin-hilarious/30469/5): > > Thats a little crazy lol. Honestly that is a little weird they did that, but hell at least I learned something new today. A lot of things in this car dont make sense. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2007, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/16 "2007-06-01T08:27:49Z")
> [@FS:CF Dual Gauge Pod](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-cf-dual-gauge-pod/30415/9): > > Your full of shit…Pics with a penny lol… x2… ---
**Author:** ![SilentDrift](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@SilentDrift](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilentDrift)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2007, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/17 "2007-06-08T20:17:19Z")
The only main difference between the NA and TT blocks are the position of the oil squirters. other then that you can buy stage 1 TT heads from z1motorsports and build up the rest of the stuff. Im almost finished with my TT swap it took me 5 months so far. But im doing alot more then just the TT swap. I put new subframe bushings on, Diff. bushings, rear upper control arms, rear toe arms, TT motor, UR underdrive crank pully, Areomotive FPR, Z1 1pc drive shaft, Mines ECU, Noltec Urethane motor mounts, Nismo tranny mount, Braided SS brake lines, SS clutch line, EGR removal kit, New Main engine harness, Exhaust wrap, and a front mount IC. If I were you I would buy the 2+2 Z then swap a TT motor in I spent about 2400 on mine. getting a uncut harness isnt that big of a deal, they cost 350 then all of the little odd and ends youll need you spend around 5 or 6 K in parts plus the price of the 2+2. or you could just buy a front clip for around 33 or 3400 shipped. good luck with what ever your friend decides. ---
**Author:** ![SilentDrift](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@SilentDrift](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilentDrift)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2007, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/18 "2007-06-08T20:24:44Z")
> [@FS:CF Dual Gauge Pod](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-cf-dual-gauge-pod/30415/9): > > Your right everything under the hood is crammed in there, the TT is worse > > Impossible the 2+2 is has a longer wheel base you tell this guy that it is impossible. [http://www.300zxclub.com/showthread.php?t=89858&highlight=2+conversion](http://www.300zxclub.com/showthread.php?t=89858&highlight=2+conversion) Also if you remove the EGR, PS, and The AC its not any worse the the NA. ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2007, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/19 "2007-06-08T20:30:49Z")
No anything is possible with the right amount of money. But then comes the common sense part, why buy a car to spend that much money to swap it. It doesnt make sense. ---
**Author:** ![traydogg6969](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/traydogg6969/32/5999_2.png) [@traydogg6969](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traydogg6969)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2007, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231/20 "2007-06-10T03:23:20Z")
> [@so i got jacked...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-got-jacked/30605/22): > > The only main difference between the NA and TT blocks are the position of the oil squirters. other then that you can buy stage 1 TT heads from z1motorsports and build up the rest of the stuff. Im almost finished with my TT swap it took me 5 months so far. But im doing alot more then just the TT swap. I put new subframe bushings on, Diff. bushings, rear upper control arms, rear toe arms, TT motor, UR underdrive crank pully, Areomotive FPR, Z1 1pc drive shaft, Mines ECU, Noltec Urethane motor mounts, Nismo tranny mount, Braided SS brake lines, SS clutch line, EGR removal kit, New Main engine harness, Exhaust wrap, and a front mount IC. If I were you I would buy the 2+2 Z then swap a TT motor in I spent about 2400 on mine. getting a uncut harness isnt that big of a deal, they cost 350 then all of the little odd and ends youll need you spend around 5 or 6 K in parts plus the price of the 2+2. or you could just buy a front clip for around 33 or 3400 shipped. good luck with what ever your friend decides. i heard bad things about the mines ECU.go with a jwt or ash spec.mince will lean the car out way to much.and if u can go with some good side mount intercoolers.if i knew better when i first bought the car i would have.unless u have a upgraded rad ur gonna have overheating issues [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-300zx-experts/190231.md?page=2)