Big problem....No turbos

[RidinRails]

so buy the whole turbo motor....dont just turbo it.

[JN210]

So i assume that would be cheaper?

[KA-T_240]

did they even make TT z31s?

[z31]

KA-T_240;170899 wrote:
did they even make TT z31s?
That is correct, unless it is a 7/89, that would make it a 1990

[JN210]

well what's mine then? all i know is its a 89 300ZX N/A

[z31]

does it have pop up head lites?

[z31]

JN210;170884 wrote:
Ok so ive looked just about everywhere i can for a turbo or two for my 89 300ZX but can't find one. Does anyone know where i could find a whole twin turbo kit for it?Is it a z31 (84-89) or is it a z32 (90-96) This would be very helpful. There is no "turbo kit". for these cars.

[PSiedTSi]

It's a Z31. You could use factory parts to make it a stock style setup.

[KA-T_240]

^what he said. you could of corse do a custom setup, but that would cost a lot fo $$$$$.

[z31]

You'r in luck, I am the master of the z31.

[KA-T_240]

z31;170931 wrote:
You'r in luck, I am the master of the z31.

Yes, you are the person to talk to about them.

[JN210]

so how would this "custom" setup work?

[JN607]

JN210;170968 wrote:
so how would this "custom" setup work?

You'd need everything from a TT ECU, exhuast manifolds, oil feed lines, intercooler with piping etc etc etc...Trust me buddy, your best bet is to just drive it the way that it is, and later on down the road, buy something better...Unless you still want to talk about dropping in an SR20 or maybe, if it fits, an RB26...granted that engine would cost as much as your entire car...

And Z31, it IS a Z31...89 NA Z31...AUTOMATIC if I may add...

[KA-T_240]

an RB would probably work.

Have you thought about the vg30dett out of a z32?

[bubba]

IMO i'd do a full engine swap to a stock turbo one, it'd be safer and more reliable that way. I know people that have done NA -> TII swaps in FC's and they turned out great.

[JN607]

KA-T_240;170976 wrote:
an RB would probably work.

Have you thought about the vg30dett out of a z32?

The Z32 engine is huge compared to the Z31 engine that's in there. There would be so many clearance issues. That would be like me trying to put a 6G72TT in the venge...Just to big. I say RB26 All the way...

[PSiedTSi]

RB25s are cheap. Be ready to weld and wire...

[Grr]

actually those cars could be had with a RB25 in them in jap land and aussie-land. As far as ding a turbo swap, its alot more work than it seems. you are best off finding a complete car, just sold one in wahp for $300, you missed out big on that one. You need:
front crossmember
motor mounts
driver side exhaust mani
turbo and elbow
downpipe
oil pan/ feed line
charge pipe
ECU
and if you swap to a 5-speed, the trans and a driveshaft
shifter and console
cluth pedal and master cyl
OR
complete rusted out stock Z31 turbo car

Honestly it turns out to be alot of work, and your best bet is pulling the motor and assembling everything on it. Also i would not look for a turbo engine swap, as they are 7.8:1 compression, and are absolutely dead off boost. while you have it apart, throw the stock T3 in the trash and pick up a 50 trim or 60 trim, just need the exhaust housing for the stock turbo machined out.
If you are interested in doing the swap, im sure Z31 and I would be happy to do the work for some cash.

[JN210]

And thats all for an RB25 or 26? and whenever i have the money to do that i am definately going to do it.

[JN607]

Yeah, except for the fact that you don't exactly have a super high paying job...if this were something you wanted to do, you are going to need to start putting money away out of your paycheck...