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Feb 10, 2004 | 11:21 AM

drmx

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clarification of rizzspeed's comment

regarding https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...&threadid=7525

Originally posted by rizzspeed
"The first generation (Z31) had inline six's as well. The second generation 300zx's (Z32) had V6's. With both generations having N/A and Turbo variants."

The correct answer to Datsunguy's question would have been what ZXBoy said...
"1st gen had v-6's also, just sohc instead of dohc"

Z31's had the VG30E or VG30ET, both SOHC V-6 engines, which produced 160/200hp respectively. (165/205hp for 88-89 models)

Feb 10, 2004 | 01:10 PM

91zxtt

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Some, if not all of the '84 Z31's had inline 6's. When I purchased my '85 Z31, I had looked at several 84's as well. I remember them having inline 6's. My '85 had a V6.

Feb 10, 2004 | 03:04 PM

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Are you talking about a JDM Z31? That may be a possibility, but was never the case in the states. All US spec Z31's had VG30 blocks. You may have seen a Z31 engine swap or a JDM import. Please show any proof you have of a factory inline 6.

http://www.zonc.org/TechnicalInforma...owSticker.html

http://www.z31.com/articles/4/1.jpg

http://www.mikepallonenissan.com/zhistory/photo.htm

Feb 10, 2004 | 03:15 PM

91zxtt

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I don't have any proof besides my word. I saw one in '94 when I was looking for a newer car. It was an ugly, light blue '84 Datsun 300zx with an inline 6. The owner was a real piece of work, so needless to say I didn't buy it. If it was a JDM import, I didn't know about it, and I'm sure the owner had no clue either. The car was in Fremont, CA. The only reason I remember it was because I though all of the Z31's had V6's. I was shocked when I popped open the hood and saw that IL 6 sittin' in there.

Feb 10, 2004 | 04:02 PM

Riz Z Speed

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thanks for the correction. I obviously was typing to fast and left that part out.

But you are correct, both generations have V6's.

I'll go back and correct my post.

I'll even give you credit for the correction.

Last edited by Riz Z Speed; Feb 10, 2004 at 04:14 PM.

Feb 10, 2004 | 04:11 PM

drmx

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I believe that you saw what you did. I had an 87 and an 84 parts car, so I'm speaking from experience as well. The chance of an imported Z31 in CA is better than most places. I was going off of your "Some, if not all of the '84 Z31's had inline 6's" comment.

My main point was about rizzspeed's thought that all Z31's had inline-6 engines. I read his post a few times to be sure I didn't misunderstand, if I have somewhere, I apologize. I don't want to give the impression i'm flaming anyone, just a simple correction.

Gotta run back to the photo lab, I'm developing some nice B&W photos of my Z32