Jeffblue's '94 300zx Twin Turbo Journal

Jeffblue

After wanting a 300zx twin turbo for a while, i finally was able to rationalize getting one. With some good advice from Lou Fusz and Mt Tam I am (thanks guys), i knew what to look out for going into it. I found exactly what i was looking for sale in a classified on TwinTurbo.net. 1994 Black 300zx Twin Turbo 5spd with (143k on the odometer).




I headed out to PA to test drive the car, and i was really happy with it. The owner agreed to head out to Performance Motorsport in Smithtown to have the car inspected for any potential issues it might have. They determined that the engine is in great shape, no leaks or compression issues. The only issues they found were that the drivers side turbo needs to be replaced soon, needs a new power steering pump, and it has a torn steering rack boot (28 rubber part), and one other thing (that i can't remember right now). Other than that the car is great, and despite the few issues it has, i'm really happy with the performance as is.

Alex at performance motorsport gave me the rundown of what the car needed and the cost associated with installing/replacing parts. Based on what he said and the cost of the parts me and the owner negotiated on the price and agreed on 8k for the car.

The mods it currently as are:

Motor:
JWT Pop Charger
Specialty-Z 2.5" Super Split Downpipes
Specialty-Z 2.5" Test Pipes
Specialty-Z 2.5" Catback

Brakes:
Brembo Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Hawk HPS Pads
ATE blue brake Fluid
Stainless Steal Brake Lines
300 Degree Brake Master Cylinder Stop Brace

Suspension:
KYB AGX Shocks
Tein S.Tech Springs
300 Degree Front Camber Correction Kit
Bernie's Custom Camber Kit Spacers
Stillen Front Sway Bar (Outside link setting)
Stillen Rear Sway Bar (Middle link setting)
Energy Suspension Steering Rack Bushings
SPL pro Tension Rods

Drivetrain & Trans:
Jim Wolf Tech Stage III Clutch
Fidenza Light Weight Flywheel
Stillen Short-Throw Shifter

Electronic:
Ostrich(Emulator)
Greddy Profec B Spec 1 Boost Controller
Greddy Turbo Timer
Greddy Boost Gauge

Exterior:
Street:
'99 JDM Tail Lights
'99 JDM Front Fascia
ADR M-Sports 18x8.5(F) & 18x9.5 (R)


the car last dyno'd at 350whp/360wtq at 13psi.


1/4 mile was a 12.29 at 113

Considering the parts that the car needs, and the labor cost involved in installing them, i have decided to upgrade the turbos and injectors. my goal is a safe 400-450whp. i will likely be ordering all the parts in the next week or so and just get everything done at once, since apparently a lot of the work on these cars involves dropping the engine, it's going to be much simpler and less expensive to have everything done at once. This thread will have all the results as well as all updates with the car, which there will be a lot of

Cold start exhaust clip

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