pete8717

Can anybody give me some info on a 1985 Nissan 300zx 2+2 nonturbo 5 speed? I'd like to know quarter mile times, eigth mile, and 0-60 please. Thanks guys

Velox ZX

The answer to your question is as follows... crappy, Crappy, and more ... CRAPPY

WolfMan

now see, thats what I call a very depressed individual. how is crappy a measurement?

jmw.81

I'm sure that was in relation to a Turbo 2 seater

Velox ZX

Indeed...there was once apon a time a guy who posted a link with all the power stats for all models of the Z... I've been searching for it, but haven't had any luck... maybe Entropy, or AZ-ZBUM can help you... I can tell you this though, a 2+2 NA isn't very fast at all... I'd just use it as a driver, not a tuner... but that's just me, and every "Z-Guy" has his own dream.

pete8717

it's at least kinda quick. I've won a **** load of races in it. Plus I always say that there's a difference between a tuner and a sportscar.

jmw.81

2 seater or 2+2 is just a matter of taste, and maybe function. But you can't deny the fact that the turbo cars are just superior when it comes to power and speed.

WolfMan

lol... of course, but the fact still is that its the same engine, just has a turbo on it. ps, I am pretty sure a supercharger, would rock your turbos world.

A turbo relies on exhaust pressure where a supercharger is belt driven, so you have the power all thru the rpms.

entropy31

but not as much. superchargers dont run as much boost as turbos. both are good and serve their purpose, just in different ways.

WolfMan

hmm, is there a way to run both? Use the super charger for the initial jump then open the turbo?

AZ-ZBum

yes there is. only a few companies have ever attempted such an engine. but it can (and has) been done.

WolfMan

you know what that means.... a lot of hurt wallets, and necks!! The only thing that is left behind is a permanent smile when you look at that beast of a engine
lol

AZ-ZBum

btw: as far as I've seen, no magazine ever did any test reports on the US 2+2 NAs.

pete8717

Allright. Thanks ZBum. I finally sold my 300zx. I got $1,200 for it. I finally get to start driving my 280zx!!

WolfMan

... I guess pete did not like his 300zx that much. Is the american spec 2+2 na Z that bad that they did not even do a dyno on it?

jfairladyz

It makes the same amount of power as the 2seater. The engines are the same. But the added weight probably takes a small amount from performance. Probably not enough to REALLY feel but could be seen in the numbers.

pete8717

I liked my 300zx a lot but I need one in better condition. When I finish with my 280zx I'm going to buy a 1986 and swap in a VG30DETT. That'll be in about 6 years though. My old 300zx f-in drained my pocket big time and there were too many things wrong with it. Parting is such sweet sorrow. My 280zx is in a **** load better condition.

WolfMan

I kno the feeling, I loved this Z..(pictured in my sig) it was so fun to drive, because if I crashed it no big deal, because I picked it up for 500 us. But the new Z, I picked up for a lil over 1000 us, I tend to baby it, kinda takes the fun away.

NismoPick

Welcome to ZDriver... but you're in the wrong section for Z32 (2nd gen 300zx) info... this is the Z31 (1st gen 300zx) section.

Go here:
https://www.zdriver.com/forums/300zx-z32-tech-tips-273/general-z32-info-8434/

entropy31

hmmm, i would move it, but for some reason i cannot split threads right now...
also, new threads should be started for new questions.

rebelgirl2828

http://www.geocities.com/~z-car/specs/

This is a really cool site that lists a lot of info on all Z's

NismoPick

Oh boy... don't let Bleach see that. That site has some inaccuracies.