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Modifications Plans and Ideas: 1987 300ZX 2+2 GLL Turbo 

ECU Socketing resource:

• Moates.net socketing service

Aluminum Driveshaft:

• Denny's HD  Aluminum Driveshafts

Adjustable Cam Gears:

• Morgan Adjustable Cam Gears 
  Status: Have a set. Need to Install Along with a set of performance turbo cams.

  Adjustable Cam Gear Installation Instructions

  

   

Blow off valve Plan:

• HKS SSQV Install. 
  • Status: Need to figure a way to get it in there with everything else. 
  • Bought it from www.i-m-racing.com

Radiator Upgrade Ideas:

Problems with mountain driving in the summer. Between IC and JWT fuel ecu, car runs hot. 100+ summer driving in the flats are no problem even with A/C on. 

Update 10/05/04:

• Custom Aluminum double-Pass radiator:

I am in the process of getting a double-pass radiator that will mount in the stock location with Spearco IC pipes and BlackMagic Efan.
Stock radiator is 1 1/4" thick. The custom will be ~2.0" thick.
3" end tanks won't clear IC pipes.
3" core leaves too little clearance for efan.
Most of the rad's available are 3" thick.
Need to subtract an inch at top to clear IC pipes.
Need to subtract an inch at the bottom for rad to sit.
Dimensions will be about the old core size: ~18x25.25x2.0"

Stock Radiator:

Part Number CU762
	Construction	Copper Core Brass Tank Downflow 2 Row
	Core Size	16 1/8 h x 25 7/16 w x 1 1/4
	Inlet Tank Size	1 3/4 x 25 9/16
	Outlet Tank Size	1 3/4 x 25 9/16
	Inlet Diameter	1 5/8
	Outlet Diameter	1 5/8
	Engine Oil Cooler	None
	Transmission Oil Cooler	11 7/8 ( Concentric )

 

• Sources:

  • Griffin Radiator: 
    2 ROW 1 1/2" TUBES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL RADIATORS - CALL 1-800-722-3723 FOR A PART NUMBER.

  • Cooled By Ice:
    All tanks are custom fabricated and made of .080 aluminum. Both inner and outer sides of the seams are
    TIG welded to give strength that is needed for today's high output engines
    Each radiator is custom made for your application.
    

  • Howe Racing:

    We can build custom aluminum radiators to your specification. If you can draw it, sketch it, or provide a sample, we can build it. You may provide your own sketch or current sample radiator or fill out the Howe custom radiator quote form.
  • McCulloch - Howe Racing Radiators Alumrad:
    We now have a manufacturing plant in Kingman AZ. Your standard racing radiators are still made in Michigan at Howe Racing. The Custom Radiators are made at our new plant in Arizona.
  • Fluidyne Cooling: FLUIDYNE does not make custom one-off direct fit radiators.
     
     

Update 09/10/04:

Next Turbo Upgrade Ideas:

I would like to get to a point where I have a built up engine (cams, heads, ported, z32 pistons) then a modern turbo setup like the Garret GTR series. 

Learned about turbo maps. With a built up motor the rpm/power band will shift up 2500-5500 to 3000-6500 making the gt30r or larger a very attractive. Plus these will also be efficient from low to high boost. 

Update 05/28/04:

• VG30ET Engine Air Flow and Turbo Compressor Maps  (A Work in Progress)
  • Added GT series compressors, thanks to AZ_ZBum

• GT30R from Jim Wolf
  
  A better T04E. 3" inlet 2" outlet. Requires external wastegate. V-band connectors. If I don't do this I'll just get a T04e/T3 hybrid and call it a day.
  
  
  

Suspension Upgrade Ideas:

Update 05/06/04:

• Z31 Coilovers anyone? With or without camber plates.
  http://z31.com/board/read.php3?id=257007
   
  
  

• K-MAC Products

'FRONT' 'TOP OF STRUT' CAMBER/CASTER KITS

Street or Strip - Race / Rally proven K-MAC unique designs protected by International Patents

THE "PATENTED" K-MAC KITS SET NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS . . .

 

300ZX (Z31)

'84-'89

# 541316 J

300ZX (Z31)

'84-'89

# 541326 H

Front 'top of strut' kits – Replaces upper strut mounts providing separate Camber and Caster adjustment.

Replaces control arms to cross member mounts for Camber and Toe adjustment (includes bush extraction tool).

• Also JIC: 

  Z31 $1,350.00

Cosmetic Ideas:

Proudear Carbon Fiber Hood:

or

• Japan 200ZR Hood Scoop - Thanks Little K. I have one now. But install it when?  
  

• 1artworkz is making replicas and mounting materials with instructions.
  http://z31.com/board/read.php3?id=616241 You can place your order at 300zx@garymolitor.com.x
  
  
  
  
  

• 350Z Fender Emblem on the hood, part number 63890-CD000

Status: These do not flush fit! 2mm high lip, 5mm wide, about 62mm in diameter. I am going to try and get a base made for it. I am still thinking about this. I'm will work on it some more next year when I repaint the whole car. 

Steering Wheel Upgrade Ideas:

• Momo Steering Wheel Club4 or ? SportsUnlimited
  Looking for a good price on one of these. 
   
  
  Plus Nismo Momo horn button . I Got one from www.performancenissanparts.com
  
  
  
  And you need a Hub adapter and you loose Cruise control.
• Nissan 300ZX >88 3507

• StyleAuto German Body Kit:
  
  Seriously considering the rear bumper cover. Whole kit to U.S.A ~1700. Rear ~750 Ouch!

• Status: It was / is a sweet idea but I don't think I could stand to do this to my car. By the time I decide to do it they won't be making them anymore.