http://z31.com/wiki/ 2008-07-06T02:26:22-05:00 http://z31.com/wiki/ http://z31.com/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-06-06T14:54:17-05:00 Paul http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=modifications:poly_bushings&rev=1212782057&do=diff1212782057 Polyurethane Bushings Main Bushing Kit The main Z31 bushing kit is produced by Prothane and was created with the help of Z31 owners and Motorsport Auto. The kit number is 14-2004. Parts included in the kit: Comp. Num. Description Qty Location 14-1109 280/300ZX FT S/B Kit 79-89 22MM 1 KIT 22mm anti-sway bar - Front 14-1110 280/300ZX FT S/B Kit 79-89 23MM 1 KIT 23mm anti-sway bar - Front 14-1111 300ZX FT S/B Kit 84-89 24MM 1 KIT 24mm anti-sway bar - Front 14… text/html 2008-05-17T12:44:36-05:00 Paul http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:transmission&rev=1211046276&do=diff1211046276 Basic Descriptions The Z31 came with three different manual 5 speed transmissions. All manual non-turbos used a 5 speed Nissan transmission (FS5W71C) which is quite reliable. The 84-86 manual turbos used a Borg-Warner T-5 5 speed (FS5R90A). The 87-89 manual turbos use the same nissan truck transmission found in z32 turbos, trucks, pathfinders, etc (FS5R30A). All manual transissions have synchros on all forward gears. If you change the gear oil in your transmission on a semi-regular basis it sho… text/html 2008-04-12T07:54:43-05:00 Paul http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=modifications:tension_rods&rev=1208004883&do=diff1208004883 Later Tension Rods Information The later tension rods were found on the 88 and 89 Z31s. These are the same style as the rods found on the Z32s and the S13s. Part Numbers Part Description Part Number Quantity List Price Nut 01225-00491 2 $2.60 Rod-tension-Rh 54470-26P00 1 $62.37 Rod-tension-Lh 54471-26P00 1 $54.55 Bolt 54475-26P00 2 $2.97 Bushing 54476-26P10 2 $13.40 Bracket Tension-Rh 54480-26P00 1 $124.80 Bracket Tension-Lh 54… text/html 2008-02-18T17:49:52-05:00 Paul http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:convertible&rev=1203378592&do=diff1203378592 R. Straman Convertible Conversion Information Approximately 352 2 seater Z31 model 300ZX cars were converted during the 1980s by R. Straman Company. The total cost was an additional $8,000 on top of the price of the car. This “option” was available through a number of dealerships mostly located in California. text/html 2008-01-22T23:58:40-05:00 Paul http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=modifications:aftermarket_springs&rev=1201067920&do=diff1201067920 There are many spring options available for the 1984 - 1989 300ZX. In addition to the normal aftermarket springs available (Eibach, Tokico, Suspension Techniques, Intrax, etc) you can also use springs from other Z31s. All Z31 springs interchange with no fitment issues. 87-89 turbos have fairly stiff springs and the springs from an 88SE (SS if you prefer) are about the hardest springs you can get without special ordering a set. Some common aftermarket spring rates are shown below. Note the Eibach… text/html 2008-01-21T11:12:34-05:00 Steve http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:weight&rev=1200935554&do=diff1200935554 Stock Gross Vehicle Weight Non-Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofGVRW842manualXSlicktop349085000862AutomaticGLT-Bar87000882AutomaticXT-Bar365589000 Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofGVRW840000842manualAET-Bar349085000NA86000NA87000NA882AutomaticGLLT-Bar374089000NA Stock Curb Weight Non-Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofWeight840008500086000870008800089000 Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofWeight840000850000860000870000880000882ManualSST-Bar3040890000 This c…