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====== Information ======
===== Basic Z31 300ZX Information =====
==== Engine ====
=== Specifications ===
^Bore|87 mm|
^Stroke|83 mm|
^Cylinders|6|
^Displacement|2960 cc|
^Configuration|"V"|
^Firing Order|1-2-3-4-5-6|
=== Output ===
^ Year ^ Model ^ Engine ^ Turbo ^ CR ^ Horsepower ^ Torque ^
|84-87| NA| VG30E| | 9.0:1| 160 hp @ 5200 rpm| 173 ft-lbs @ 4300 rpm|
|88-89| NA| VG30E| | 9.0:1| 165 hp @ 5200 rpm| 173 ft-lbs @ 4300 rpm|
|84-87| Turbo| VG30ET| T3, 6.7psi| 7.8:1| 200 hp @ 5200 rpm| 227 ft-lbs @ 3600 rpm|
|88-89| Turbo| VG30ET| T25, 4.5psi| 8.3:1| 205 hp @ 5200 rpm| 227 ft-lbs @ 3600 rpm|

=== Fluid Capacities ===
^ Fluid ^ Liter ^ US Measurements ^ Imp Measurements ^
|Fuel Tank| 72| 19 Gal| 15 7/8 Gal|
|Coolant NA| 10.5| 11-1/8 qt| 9-1/4 qt|
|Coolant Turbo| 11.0| 11-5/8 qt| 9-5/8qt|
|Coolant Reservoir| 0.8| 7/8 qt| 3/4 qt|
|Engine w/filter| 4.0| 4-1/4 qt| 3-1/2 qt|
|Engine w/o Filter| 3.6| 3-7/8 qt| 3-1/8 qt|
|M/T| 2.0| 4-1/4 pt| 3-1/2 pt|
|A/T| 7.0| 7-3/8 qt| 6-1/8 qt|
|Final Drive Gear| 1.3| 1-3/8 qt| 1-1/8 qt|
|Power Steering| 0.9| 1 qt| 3/4 qt|
|AC Refrigerant| 1.0kg| 2.2 lb| 2.2 lb|
|AC Comp Oil| 0.15| 5.1 fl oz| 5.3 fl oz|
|Washer Reservoir| 3.0| 3-1/8 qt| 2-5/8 qt|
|Headlamp Reservoir| 2.2| 2-3/4 qt| 2 qt|

=== Engine Oil Viscocity ===
^ Temperature F ^ Oil Weights ^
| <60 | 5W-30|
| >0 | 10W-30/10W-40|
| >50 | 20W-50 |


==== Turbo ====
^Year^Type^Pressure^
|84|T3, oil lubricated, air cooled|6.7 psi|
|85-87|T3, oil lubricated, water cooled|6.7 psi|
|88-89|T25, oil lubricated, water cooled|4.5 psi|

==== Manual Transmissions ====
^Year^Model^Transmission^Strength((These are the commonly thought of relative strengths based off many peoples experiences.))^
|84-89|NA|[[information:FS5W71C|FS5W71C: Nissan 5spd]]|medium|
|84-86|Turbo|[[information:FS5R90A|FS5R90A: Borg Warner T-5 5spd]]|weakest|
|87-89|Turbo|[[information:FS5R30A|FS5R30A: Nissan Turbo 5spd]]|strongest|


==== Automatic Transmission ====
All: [[information:E4N71B|4N71B: weak transmission]]
  * Level 10 makes an upgrade kit.


==== Trans Fluid Recommenations ====
^Trans^Capacity^Type^
|[[information:E4N71B|E4N71B]]|7-3/8 qt|Auto Trans DEXRON|
|[[information:FS5W71C|FS5W71C]]|4-1/4 pt|API GL-4|
|[[information:FS5R90A|FS5R90A]]|4 pt|API GL-4 (SAE 80W-90) or type DEXRON|
|[[information:FS5R30A|FS5R30A]]|5-1/8 pt|API GL-4|

==== Differential ====
All are R200
=== Model by Year ===
^Production Year & Model^Ratio^Type^
|84-87 NA|3.7:1|Open|
|88-89 NA|3.9:1|Open|
|84-86  Turbo|3.54:1|Open|
|09/86-04/87 Turbo|3.7:1|Open|
|04/87-89 Turbo|3.7:1|Clutch LSD|
|01/88-04/88 Turbo SS|3.7:1|Viscous LSD|

=== Diff Fluid Recommendations ===
R200 - 3-7/8 pt. (approx)\\
|open diff|API GL-5|
|clutch diff|API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90 approved for Nissan LSD|

== Fluid Temperature Ratings ==
^Ambient Temp^Viscosity^
|below 50°F|75W|
|below 86°F|80W|
|below 104°F|75W-90 / 80W-90|
|between 14°F and 86°F|85W|
|between 32°F and 104°F|90W|
|above 50°F|140W|


==== Brakes ====
^ ^Front^Rear^
^Year/Model^ (diameter x minimum thickness)^^
|84-86 SF|250 mm x 20 mm|258 mm x 9 mm|
|84-86 GL/GLL|274 mm x 20 mm|290 mm x 9 mm|
|87-89 NA|274 mm x 20 mm|282 mm x 18 mm|
|87-89 Turbo|280 mm x 24 mm|282 mm x 18 mm|

==== Wheels ====
=== Stock Wheel Specifications By Model ===
^Year/Model^Diameter^Width^Offset^Lug Pattern^
|84-86 SF|14"|5.5"|+???|4 x 114.3 mm (4 x 4.5")|
|84-85 NA|15"|6.5"|+30 mm|4 x 114.3 mm (4 x 4.5")|
|84-85 Turbo|15"|6.5"|+30 mm|5 x 114.3 mm (5 x 4.5")|
|86 NA|15"|6.5"|+10 mm|5 x 114.3 mm (5 x 4.5")|
|84AE/86T|16"|7.0"|+20 mm|5 x 114.3 mm (5 x 4.5")|
|87-89 NA|15"|6.5"|+20 mm|5 x 114.3 mm (5 x 4.5")|
|87-89 Turbo|16"|7.0"|+30 mm|5 x 114.3 mm (5 x 4.5")|
=== Stock Wheel Images ===
^Year/Model^Image^
|84-85 NA|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/84-85nt.jpg}}|
|84-85 T|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/84-85t.jpg}}|
|86 NA|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/86nt.jpg}}|
|86 Turbo|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/86turbo.jpg}}|
|87-89 NA|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/87-89nt.jpg}}|
|87 Turbo|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/87t.jpg}}|
|88 SS|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/88se.jpg}}|
|88-89 Turbo|{{http://z31.com/misc/images/88-89t.jpg}}|


==== Tires ====
^Wheel Size^Tire Size (width / ratio R diameter)^
|14" x 5.5"|195 / 70 R 14|
|15" x 6.5"|215 / 60 R 15|
|16" x 7.0"|225 / 50 R 16|

==== Suspension ====
^Front|MacPherson Struts|
^Rear|Semi-Trailing arm with coil springs and tube shocks|


==== Anti-Sway Bars ====
^Year/Model^Front^Rear^
|84-89 NA|22 mm|22 mm|
|84-86 Turbo|22 mm|22 mm|
|87-04/87 Turbo|24 mm|22 mm|
|04/87-89 Turbo|24 mm|24 mm|
|88SS|26 mm|25 mm|

==== Credits ====
Information compiled from all year factory service manuals and owner manuals. Information is accurate for US/Canada models only. Other countries may have different standard features.