https://z31.com/wiki/ 2026-10-23T13:45:25+00:00 https://z31.com/wiki/ https://z31.com/wiki/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:84ae_pictures&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information 1984 50th Anniversary Edition 300ZX Pictures More pictures of the 1984 50th Anniversary Edition 300ZX Exterior Right Side [Right Side] Left Side [Left Side] Rear [Rear] Under the Hood [Under the Hood] Interior Digital Dash and Electronic Climate Controls [Digital Dash and Electronic Climate Controls] Leather Seats [Leather Seats] Bodysonic Controls [Bodysonic Controls] Special Edition Extras text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:84ae&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information 1984 50th Anniversary Edition 300ZX In 1984 Nissan Motors produced 75,351 of its all new 300ZX for the United States market. Of these Z cars 5,148 limited-edition 300ZX Turbos were badged to honor Nissan's 50th Anniversary. An additional 300 vehicles were destined for the Canadian market. This Z came with no options except for a 4 speed automatic transmission. The cost of this Z ($26,000) was very pricy for the time. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:88ss_pictures&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information 1988 300ZX SS Limited Edition Pictures More pictures of the 1988 300ZX SS Limited Edition Exterior [Mint SS] [Side View] Interior Recaro Seats [SS Only Recaro Seats] text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:88ss&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information 1988 300ZX SS Limited Edition Introduction Picture Basic SS information The SS package was available on 88 models only. Special features only available on the SS * pearl white paint * white wheels * recaro seats * viscous text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:basic_z31_info&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information Basic Z31 300ZX Information Engine Specifications Bore87 mmStroke83 mmCylinders6Displacement2960 ccConfiguration“V”Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6 Output Year Model Engine Turbo CR Horsepower Torque 84-87 NA VG30E 9.0:1 160 hp @ 5200 rpm text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:brakes&rev=1659656308&do=diff Stock Z31 Brake Information Basic Info * SF models are all NAs and all of Canadian origin. * 1984 and 1985 NAs and 1986 SF models are 4 lug. All other models/years are 5 lug. * All year Z31 front brakes are vented. * 1984-1986 rear brakes are solid. All others are vented. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:convertible&rev=1659656308&do=diff 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 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:differential&rev=1659656308&do=diff Z31 Differential Page Basic Information All Z31s came with the R200 differential. Keep in mind that during crossover months (September) models may have either the listed ratio or the year prior. It doesn't matter if the car came with a manual or automatic transmission. All that matters is the model year and whether the engine was turbo or not. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:driveshafts&rev=1659656308&do=diff Z31 driveshaft and other driveline compatability information Basic Driveshaft Information All manual transmissions are the same length, so hence all manual driveshafts for two seat cars are also the same length. Transmissions each have their own unique slip-yoke on the driveshaft, and length for their application: text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:e4n71b&rev=1659656308&do=diff This page needs to be created. The E4N71B is a 4 speed automatic made by JATCO for Nissan. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:fs5r30a&rev=1659656308&do=diff This page needs to be created. The FS5R30A is a 5 speed transmission made by Nissan. Used in 87-89 5 speed Turbo Z31's. Used in LOTS of other vehicles including trucks and some GTR's. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:fs5r90a&rev=1659656308&do=diff This page needs to be updated. The FS5R90A is Nissan's version of the Borg Warner T5. It shares lots of parts with the Ford Non-World Class T5. Used in 84-86 Z31 Turbos. It has been generally regarded that the FS5R90A transmission is not very strong in stock form. People seem to blow these up with as little as 300 horsepower. The good side is they are cheap to rebuild. Rebuild kits are as cheap as $125 on ebay. Any short throw shifter made for the 5-speed Mustang will work fine in this transm… text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:fs5w71c&rev=1659656308&do=diff This page needs to be created. The FS5W71C is a 5 speed Nissan transmission. It came in all non-turbo 5 speed Z31's. Also came in 4 cylinder trucks and S13/S14's. Used in other chassis outside the US. text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:look_for&rev=1659656308&do=diff What you should look for when buying a 300ZX So you want to buy a 300ZX. There a are some things that you should know to look out for, just like with any other car. Of course, check all the things that apply to all cars, look for rust, accident damage, bad body work if it has been wrecked, basic maintenance, etc. Maintenance records are good, but a car that doesn't have any records isn't necessarily one to avoid. If there are maintenance records/receipts/whatever, look at them and try to find t… text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:original_pricing&rev=1659656308&do=diff If you have any information about options and costs you don't see posted, e-mail me at <az.zbum@gmail.com>. This pricing information is compiled from various original window stickers. Prices may vary slightly during the model year. If your window sticker differs, feel free to send me ( text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:production_numbers&rev=1659656308&do=diff All of the following numbers are based off models designated for sale in the United States. Basic Production Numbers Year 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Totals 2 seat NA 31,581 42,813 37,663 20,060 9,642 3,242 145,001 text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:stock_springs&rev=1659656308&do=diff Stock Spring Information SS springs are a rare commodity now, as the Nissan supply of them was depleted in March 2000. A trickle of SS springs are available at various large dealerships as they pop up in Nissan's inventory in Japan. Check Courtesy Nissan if you insist on buying them new ($112 EACH, $85 EACH from courtesy. You need 4.) Since they were so popular, they should start popping up in junkyards. All stock springs are color coded for their application. SS springs have white and purple m… text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:stock_sway_bars&rev=1659656308&do=diff Z31 300ZX Anti-Sway Bar Information Page According to the factory service manuals, the US Z31s only came with three different size sway bars front and rear. The 1984 to 1986 turbos and all year non-turbos came with 22mm thick anti-sway bars in the front. The 1984 to -04/87 1987 turbos and all year non-turbos came with 22mm thick anti-sway bars in the rear. The 1987 to 1989 turbos came with 24mm thick anti-sway bars in the front. The 04/87+ 1987 to 1989 turbos came with 24mm thick anti-sway bars… text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:stock_wheels&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information Stock Wheels Background There were at least 8 different wheels on early 300ZXs in two different bolt patterns. 84-85 had the decent looking 4 lug 5 star wheels(15“x6.5”), 84 turbos had the same 5 star wheels but with the 5 lug pattern in 15 text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:telling_them_apart&rev=1659656308&do=diff Information Telling Them Apart How to distinguish the years, models, etc. Year84858687-89 BadgingDatsunNissanNissanNissan SpoilerTurbo OnlyTurbo OnlyAllTurbo Only FendersAngularAngularFlaredFlared BumperAngularAngularAngularRounded General5 spoke wheels text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:transmission&rev=1659656308&do=diff Stock Z31 Transmissions 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 … text/html 2022-08-04T17:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:weight&rev=1659656308&do=diff Stock Gross Vehicle Weight Non-Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofGVRW842manualXSlicktop349085000862AutomaticGLT-Bar87000882AutomaticXT-Bar365589000 Turbo YearSeatsTransmissionTrim PackageRoofGVRW840000842manualAET-Bar349085000NA86000NA87000