EN_Maxima

My friend wants to race. He has a 1987 300ZX Turbo. I'm geting a custom CAI installed pretty soon, but i'm not sure what else I will need. thanks.

-Ian

Whitemax

Um, I dont think you'd need much. THey were quick but not that quick.

EN_Maxima

I thought they had something like 280HP? Also, I have a Thule Roof Rack, and 10" kicker subs, which I think weigh down my car a bit. I'd also like to keep everything legal. So I know a few of you would suggest a Y-pipe, but i'd like to stay away from it. Also, I'm auto and he is manual.

-Ian

AdMax98

I thought they were something like 220-240hp. The 90+ 300ZX-TTs have 300hp.
Also, the car is 15 years old so its probably not making the power it's rated at.

nadir_s

Well it's gonna be a close race. I don't think u should do all the mods just for that race... since u wanna keep ure car stock. Your extra weight shouldnt work against u that much considering his car is heavier... as for the modding of ure car, im sure other ppl on the board can do a much better job explaining that. It just depends on what mods he's done and how experienced he is driving manual... well here's the factory spec for the 87 300zx turb:

1987 300ZX Turbo specs:
-3.0 L V6 turbo-charged engine
-200 HP and 227 lbs/ft of torque@ 6.5 PSi of boost with stock Nissan T3 turbo
-weight: 3290
- (1/4 mile) = 14.44@94mph

good luck!!

black019

you need tinkerbells pixie dust

Str8ridin

You have a 89 Celica? I had an 89 GTS 5-speed hatchback....I loved that car!!

EN_Maxima

Well, I'm thinking about removing the spare tire. However, is there some kind of product I could use to re-inflate and patch a tire if I was to remove my spare. See the thing is I want to save weight, but I also don't want to be stuck out in the middle of no where one night. Anyone know of a good product?

-Ian

Supermachoman

JeepRage

iTrader: (1)

honestly, the spare really isnt going to do much... go on a diet.. haha. everything else on the car slows you down more. i got a Thule, that hurts you right there alone.

tyrotrader

I don't think y-pipe is illegal, and is your best/cheap option as everyone here knows - get a wal-mart air compressor $10-15 and plugs into lighter and weighs (about 2#) and a cell phone (8oz) to call you buddy to pick you up when you tire blows out or separates from the rim

Yellowbrother

i bet everything u own that it is...even if it passes inspection does not mean it's legal...

avalon42

iTrader: (2)

Hopes and dreams. The 1987 was the last year they used the true T3 turbo, 88-89 300ZX used the smaller T 2.5, I think these were Garretts...

...at any rate, if he didn't keep his car up, you'll probably have a chance, but the VG30ET engine is one bad ****.

One of these days my 88 Maxima will get a VG33 with turbo, if I can ever scrounge up enough money after taking my 97 to turbo.

MaximaMan

LOL... and i second that as well

nadir_s

Yeah, I've had my 89 Celica since last May... it's the GT hatchback model and auto... not much power there... but it handles hella nice! I was considering getting a 89 Celica All-Trac Turbo but didn't have much success finding a local one up for sale. Next week, I'm going to be picking up a 96 Maxima SE from my cousin... I can't wait

justmax

Aw man my ex-gf had an '89 GTS 4WD turbo 5-speed... that thing was a frickin' *BLAST* to drive! GOD DAMMIT!!! She wrecked it after owning it for like 8 months. That was back in like '95 or '96... I still keep my eye out for one in my area... I'd buy it instantly if I could find one.