Hey guys I recently bought a 300ZX!

[manrossdamn 57]

My mom said Ican buy it for a project car, it's a 1986 Nissan 300ZX, it has 184,000 miles and is a 5 speed.

I had to get it towed to my house because it hasn't been ran in such a long time.

The guy recommended I change the fluids, drain the tank, do a tune up and replcae the belt.

The engine is a VG30E V6 motor.

http://grannys.tripod.com/2N6VG30.html at the bottom are the specs I believe

I believe it would be a bit harder to start a car that has been sitting for a period of 3-4 years,

this is a type of thread, but thanks for your help!

give me some support for a new project!

Edited March 1, 2011 by ManRossDamn

[ssh 924]

Lets see what happens

[Ohjay 116]

Nice, you will be very happy when you get that thing running tip top. Very fun cars to drive.

[manrossdamn 57]

thankss

I plan to ask my oldest brother to help me out!

He's been working on cars for 10 years now

[UpGradde 7]

Same engine in my car. I also recommend what the dude said. Swap out all fluids for sure and a tune-up. Then go from there.

[manrossdamn 57]

Thanks for the support!

I'll try to get pictures later today

[edouble101 314]

Good luck man! FYI projects like this always cost way more than originally planned. I have seen more project cars deserted than competed.

Post pics!

[manrossdamn 57]

I've heard, I just want it to be my DD until I save enough for a swap!!

[sefugi 166]

Gonna have to drain the gas tank, possibly even pull it so clean it out. Fuel gets really funky after it sits for a while and you don't want to be pumping that mess into the injectors any more than it already has. I would vote to get it to fire off and try to run( not for a long time, just enough to know you got something to work with) before you go dumping a lot of money into it.

[Adrian_D 520]

My mom said Ican buy it for a project car, it's a 1986 Nissan 300ZX, it has 184,000 miles and is a 5 speed.

I had to get it towed to my house because it hasn't been ran in such a long time.

The guy recommended I change the fluids, drain the tank, do a tune up and replcae the belt.

The engine is a VG30E V6 motor.

http://grannys.tripod.com/2N6VG30.html at the bottom are the specs I believe

I believe it would be a bit harder to start a car that has been sitting for a period of 3-4 years,

this is a type of thread, but thanks for your help!

give me some support for a new project!

If it sat for 3 years, all fluids need to go. Along with all belts. And expect some leaks from gaskets / seals / o-rings that could have dry rotted.

Fuel that old will also give you headaches when starting.

[manrossdamn 57]

Thanks guys

m yfriend said those seals and gaskets would start to crack so i'm gonna try to fire her up soon before I do dump money into it lol

xD

[mikey5472 16]

I've always wanted one of these cars, but boosted.

[manrossdamn 57]

Haha thanks guys

One day, I'll boost it whenever I do a engine rebuild!

[manrossdamn 57]

Ah, thanks to afterschool activities and recent money issues I have been filled with work

Also, my friend just switched his fuel injection motor into a fully carb'd motor, man.

That thing is wicked.

[manrossdamn 57]

Pictures of my new baby!

[Randal Johnson 544]

Awesome looking ride bro ... Cool Find ...

[manrossdamn 57]

Awesome looking ride bro ... Cool Find ...

Thanks!!

She needs a bit of a tune up and what not, but she'll be worth it!

[manrossdamn 57]

Old ass thread of mine, but..

With about 200$ in parts, my car is running! And I bought a new dizzy rotor and spark plugs, man oh man does she pull hard as hell.

She rides fantastic, with the exception of bad tie-rods, tires, and shocks.

I couldn't ask for more considering it was only about 700$ to get a perfectly working car

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

[manrossdamn 57]

I've compiled a bunch of tires I'm considering for my car that are in my price range, here they are:

Give me some ideas everyone!

(Stock rims by the way)

Yokohama S.Drives

I want these because the side walls are thinner

Hancook Optimo H727

Very reasonably priced and very good ratings

Kumho Eco Solus HM KR22

Also, nicely priced and good ratings!

Link me up to anything else you guys might like!