My 5spd Infiniti J30

swimshark · 02-18-2012, 10:54 PM

well havent touched this thread in a while so decided to post an update on what all ive done to the car since last post. i updated mod list in my first post as well to reflect changes.

tackled some general maintenance and also changed out my diff fluid, cleaned diff and installed solid diff bushings for s13

installed some 350z seats i got from a friend. i cut the rails and sliders off the 350z seats and used u-ring bolts to mount the seats to the J30 rails. i then painted the metal semi gloss black and mounted the electronics tot he bottom of the 350z seat so it functions like the J30 seats, just these are made of cloth and support you a lot better. i left the seat adjustment knobs on the drivers seat so have 9 ways i can adjust the seat. each seat also weighs about 10-15lbs less than the OEM J30 seats.

got the brakes from a friend and cleaned them up then painted the calipers block.

those are 13" rotors for the front. 300zxTT calipers on all 4 wheels. installed 300zx SS brake lines.

kenchan · 02-19-2012, 08:11 PM

Very cool. I remember driving one of these when they were new.

GaleForce · 02-19-2012, 10:24 PM

Wow! That's a lot of work! Looks like you're having fun with this project!

swimshark · 02-21-2012, 06:12 PM

yah its a work in progress always

swimshark · 06-09-2012, 04:23 PM

Installed a 300zxTT aluminum radiator from Mishimoto. had to create some custom brackets and i am using a ford taurus electric fan.

also finally got 2 of my manarays completed. 18x8.5 front with a 245/40r18 and a 18x11 rear with a 295/35r18. cant wait to get the other 2 completed.

swimshark · 04-14-2013, 03:59 AM

so spun another rod bearing on my second motor and finally got a second car to DD and make the J30 official project car. building up a VG30DE with a mix match of J30 and 300zx parts. 90 NA block, 94 J30 10Y heads, 91 300zx 5spd cams, 95 J30 exhaust, 97 J30 lower plenum and fully custom upper intake with balance tube relocation and 60mm throttle bodies.

cleaning the trans, painting it and installing the solid shifter support.

interior got pulled completely cause i had a sunroof leak and carpet got mildew in it. also been pulling wiring out of the car for systems i dont need since going to 5spd and redoing the audio/electrical system. all interior pieces were cleaned and then re-dyed with a vinyl/carpet dye.

suspension is getting an overhaul as well. s13 poly bushings for the rear control arms, maxima shock cartridges for front coilovers and buying all my springs from Apexi for $60 a piece and doing 12k front and 10k rear.

took the spare wheel out of my trunk since it wont fit over my big brake kit up front. redesigning the floor of the trunk and creating a new sub box that will let my 12" sub operate better. bought a generic 1 cu/ft sealed box and after doing some calculations with specs online, the sub needs a 1.4 cu/ft box to operate efficiently.

here are some pics pf whats going on

swimshark · 11-19-2013, 11:32 AM

Some Updates

Interior is all the way in and electrical system is working. Finished sound system and tuned it. Now just need to get intake welded up and find a company to do my front suspension.

Stock plenum on for mock up.

New balance tube/vacuum port. Mounted to where EGR system used to be on the VG.

Bought this headunit from a friend for $100

02-19-2012, 10:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
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02-18-2012, 10:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
swimshark Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 93 Infiniti J30 5spd Rep Power: 14	well havent touched this thread in a while so decided to post an update on what all ive done to the car since last post. i updated mod list in my first post as well to reflect changes. tackled some general maintenance and also changed out my diff fluid, cleaned diff and installed solid diff bushings for s13 installed some 350z seats i got from a friend. i cut the rails and sliders off the 350z seats and used u-ring bolts to mount the seats to the J30 rails. i then painted the metal semi gloss black and mounted the electronics tot he bottom of the 350z seat so it functions like the J30 seats, just these are made of cloth and support you a lot better. i left the seat adjustment knobs on the drivers seat so have 9 ways i can adjust the seat. each seat also weighs about 10-15lbs less than the OEM J30 seats. got the brakes from a friend and cleaned them up then painted the calipers block. those are 13" rotors for the front. 300zxTT calipers on all 4 wheels. installed 300zx SS brake lines.

02-19-2012, 08:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Very cool. I remember driving one of these when they were new.

02-21-2012, 06:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
swimshark Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 93 Infiniti J30 5spd Rep Power: 14	yah its a work in progress always

06-09-2012, 04:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
swimshark Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 93 Infiniti J30 5spd Rep Power: 14	Installed a 300zxTT aluminum radiator from Mishimoto. had to create some custom brackets and i am using a ford taurus electric fan. also finally got 2 of my manarays completed. 18x8.5 front with a 245/40r18 and a 18x11 rear with a 295/35r18. cant wait to get the other 2 completed.

04-14-2013, 03:59 AM	#21 (permalink)
swimshark Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 93 Infiniti J30 5spd Rep Power: 14	so spun another rod bearing on my second motor and finally got a second car to DD and make the J30 official project car. building up a VG30DE with a mix match of J30 and 300zx parts. 90 NA block, 94 J30 10Y heads, 91 300zx 5spd cams, 95 J30 exhaust, 97 J30 lower plenum and fully custom upper intake with balance tube relocation and 60mm throttle bodies. cleaning the trans, painting it and installing the solid shifter support. interior got pulled completely cause i had a sunroof leak and carpet got mildew in it. also been pulling wiring out of the car for systems i dont need since going to 5spd and redoing the audio/electrical system. all interior pieces were cleaned and then re-dyed with a vinyl/carpet dye. suspension is getting an overhaul as well. s13 poly bushings for the rear control arms, maxima shock cartridges for front coilovers and buying all my springs from Apexi for $60 a piece and doing 12k front and 10k rear. took the spare wheel out of my trunk since it wont fit over my big brake kit up front. redesigning the floor of the trunk and creating a new sub box that will let my 12" sub operate better. bought a generic 1 cu/ft sealed box and after doing some calculations with specs online, the sub needs a 1.4 cu/ft box to operate efficiently. here are some pics pf whats going on

11-19-2013, 11:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
swimshark Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 24 Drives: 93 Infiniti J30 5spd Rep Power: 14	Some Updates Interior is all the way in and electrical system is working. Finished sound system and tuned it. Now just need to get intake welded up and find a company to do my front suspension. Stock plenum on for mock up. New balance tube/vacuum port. Mounted to where EGR system used to be on the VG. Bought this headunit from a friend for $100