anyone know the specs and times for an NA 1990 300zx? my friend's mom is selling hers and i want to buy it next year but i wanted to know more about it.

 

1990 300ZX Non-Turbo Specifications (2 seater)
Dimensions
Length
169.5"
Width
70.5"
Height
49.2"
Wheelbase
98.5"
Track
58.9" front / 60.4" rear
Curb Weight

5 speed 3219lbs
Automatic 3247lbs
Engine
Type
VG30DE, 3.0L 24valve DOHC V6
Displacement
180 cu. inches / 2960cc
Horsepower @ rpm
222hp @ 6400
Torque @ rpm
198lb-ft @ 4800
Induction
Multiport fuel injection with dual intake
Compression Ratio
10.5 : 1
Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
Front engine, rear drive
5 speed gear ratios

1st 3.214
2nd 1.925
3rd 1.302
4th 1.000
5th 0.752
Reverse 3.369
Final Drive Ratio 4.083
Automatic gear ratios

1st 2.785
2nd 1.545
3rd 1.000
4th 0.694
5th ----
Reverse 2.272
Final Drive Ratio 4.083
Body / Suspension / Chassis
Body Type
All-steel monocoque body
Drag coefficient
0.31
Weight Distribution
55% Front / 45% Rear
Suspension

Front Independent multi-link, coil springs, hyrdraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Independent multi-link, coil springs, hydraulic schock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering
Speed-sensitive power power rack & pinion
Turning Circle
34.1'
Wheels
16 x 7.5-in. cast alloy
Tires
225/50 - 16
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Front 4-piston 11" vented disks with power assist
Rear 2-piston 11.7" vented disks with power assist
Fuel Capacity
18.7 gallons

 

How the hell can the VG30E in the 300zx make 222 hp?!? What needs to be done to my Max to get the same results. (besides an engine swap)

 

VG30DE... there's a difference.

 

its not a VG30E ..its a VG30DE...it's the DOHC version

 

1990 300ZX Non-Turbo
0-60 7.0
1/4 Mile (time@speed) 15.4@91
Lateral Acceleration .88
Braking from 60 134
Braking from 80 ----
Top Speed ----
HP(hp/rpm) 222/6400
Torque(torque/rpm) 198/4800
Curb weight 3219

 

wow the 1/4 time is in the 15s? darn i thought it was quicker than that. oh well my parents will be happy with that. how much trouble would adding a supercharger or turbo be and is it possible?

 

Don't even think about Turbocharging or Supercharging the Z. You are asking for suicide. The high compression ratio of the VG30DE will not allow for such application. Your best bet is 50-75shot of NOS. Also, if your thinking about dropping in a VG30DETT in a NA Z.. it is not as easy as you think. The amount of labor needed for that type of swap is very high and you might as well buy a Z TT because it will not only save you $$$ but also time and trouble from swapping.

 

I've seen pics of a supercharged NA but they had to pull the A/C, so it has been done. But it's not very common and as SkyMax says, you're better off just buying a TT.

There are a handful of people that have done TT->NA swaps in their 2+2s and convertibles. But they either have a lot of money, or did it themselves. Actually, you will need a lot of money if you do it yourself or not!

Other than that, NOS is probably the most cost effective way to make the NA fast.

I suggest checking out www.twinturbo.net if you have anymore questions.

 

thanks a lot for the replies. one more question though.....exactly how much faster would a 50-75 shot os NOS be?

 

Well, put a few numbers together.. 222+ NOS = 272 to 297hp.
a stock 300ZX TT is 300hp... so if your'e dumping around 280hp into one, you're going to be almost as fast at a stock TT.


of course you can still add NOS, computer, and all kinds of turbo goodies to a TT and have 400+ HP for about the same money you'd have a N/A modded enough to keep up with a stock TT.

 

If your looking for speed don't get an NA.. a TT will always leave an NA in the dust. A NOS'd NA is quick but still not quick enough to beat a TT. My friend has dynoed over 430hp in his Z TT and he has only done basic mods. His name is SilverZTT on Twinturbo.net.