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1990 Nissan 300zx TT

August 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
August 2008
Owner
Tim O'Connor
Photographer
Jason Peckovitch

Ride Details

Original Cost
11500
Build Cost
I dont want to know
What was the inspiration?
I always liked the Z cars. When they became cheap enough, I bought one and added my own style.
How long did it take you to build?
8 years, but is it ever really done?
How long have you been building?
8 years
Club Affiliations
ZCCC and Cruz
Your future plans?
Nissan Skyline GT-R
Thanks to
www.twinturbo.net, the best and most valuable 300ZX site on the planet.

Engine Details

Make
300zx tt 1990
Cylinders
6
Engine Mods
Fresh rebuild, PE 1420’s Swain coated, Mike Smith manifolds Swain coated, Endyne pistons – 9.2:1 compression, Eagle Rods, Larger Valves - .5mm, Custom PCV reroute, Polished Plenum/Water Pipe/CAS, 60mm Throttle Body Mod, RPS Max clutch, RPS lightened Flywheel, UR UD pulley kit, 300 Degree fuel rails, Nismo 740 Injectors, Lower radiator hardpipe, Koyo Radiator, Redline Water Wetter, Nismo radiator cap, HI Overdrive Water Pump Pulley
Chrome or polish
Polished intake and miscellaneous parts. I powdercoated the rest myself.

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
RPS Max clutch and RPS light weight flywheel

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Drop or lift inches
8” drop with springs
Front Shocks
OEM adjustable
Rear Shocks
OEM adjustable
Springs
Eibach lowering springs
Other Mods
Powertrix adjustable arms front and rear

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
5 Zigen Copse
Rear Wheel Type
5 Zigen Copse
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x8
Front Tire Size
245/40/18
Rear Tire Size
245/40/18

Paint Details

Color
Pure Tuner White
Paint Type
Sikens
Graphics By

Body Details

Addon Accessories
Chrome stock headlight inserts, J-spec tail lights
Body Mods
Wings West side skirts and rear bumper, ’99 Nissan J-spec front bumper, B & B exhaust, Custom big brake kit using Porsche 993 “Big Red” Calipers.
Body Mods by
Myself

Interior Details

Gauges
VDO
Steering Wheel
Imports Extreme
Head Unit
Eclipse
Speakers
MB Quartz
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Shifter
Custom short shifter
Seats
Imports Extreme
Upholstery Description
Imports Extreme Nova Suede rewrap kit
Upholstery Description
Carbing rear strut bar
Upholstery By
Myself

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1990 Nissan 300zx TT

Owned by Tim O’Connor


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