1987 Nissan 300zx prob. n/a
 

Whats goin on fellas.....

Later on this week im most likely buying the 87 300zx, im not sure if its turbo, ill know tomorrow, but i went with the guy, and he drove me down the block and MAN that thing ran like a beauty.

Its black, a few minor things that need to be fixed, but supposedly the engines fine, im bringin a mechanic to check it out tomorrow, ima be gettin it for $500.

Can you guys tell me as much as u can about this car? and do all z31's have the same engine?Im new to this "sportcar" thing so bear with me, thanx

if its a turbo, it should have a spoiler and a boost guage, and the engines plenum cover will say turbo 3000 on it. also, in 87 the turbo wheels had a charcoal clearcoat on them. and yes, all USDM z31s had the same engine, the vg30e, or vg30et in the turbo. its a SOHC 3.0 liter v-6, and the na was about 180hp while the turbo was around 200hp . in japan there was the 200zr, which was a z31 with a rb20det, a 2.0 lieter intercooled, single turbo DOHC inline v-6. also, i believe the 300zr had a vg30de, a DOHC 3.0 v6.

1984-1987 NA - VG30E - 160hp @ 5200 - 173ft-lbs @ 4300
1988-1989 NA - VG30E - 165hp @ 5200 - 173ft-lbs @ 4300
1984-1987 T - VG30ET - 200hp @ 5200 - 227ft-lbs @ 3600
1988-1989 T - VG30ET - 205hp @ 5200 - 227ft-lbs @ 3600

im in the same situation as you .. i just got my 87 as well.. 179,000 miles and runs smooth as silk.. well.. almost..

so i was wondering just like you,, anyone know a good place for parts.. i think this car is gona be fun to play with... hope you enjoy your car Dmack..

I bought the car, it needs Alot of repairs but its cool, i expected that being its a 86 for $500.

I will 666 thanx, same to u...So should i try to make this car fast since its a n/a?Or should i do just the looks?Thanx again fellas..

mine is non turbo.. so its not really fast .. but im gona try and do the basics, like drop it and rims intake and exahust ignition.. some interior work as well... but im not going all out on it.. just make her look pimp and be reliable...gota represent nissan... i payed $1100 for mine..id like to do a skyline motor swap.. but im just to lazy to do it...

keep it cool Dmack.. peace