Tubo Z?

ChrisRocksUSA · Nov 14th, 2003, 11:06 AM

did late 80s model Zs come turboed in the US? 87s didn't did they?

DJ_Dedrick · Nov 17th, 2003, 08:23 PM

dammit, I sure hope so, or else I've been lying about my 89 being a turbo this whole time

(yes, they did, goto z31.com for real info on Z31s)

Henry8866 · Nov 19th, 2003, 10:55 AM

all 300zx's had a turbo model.

87_300zxT · Nov 22nd, 2003, 12:11 AM

dude, you can't tell if your car is turbo or not?
well anyways, I have a turbo 87, and I know for sure

ldsolja4 · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:17 AM

if the z doesnt have a boost gauge or you dont hear anything spool up then its not a turbo. also check the vin # that should top everything off.

DJ_Dedrick · Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:33 AM

1. Jack up car
2. Get underneath it
3. trace the exhaust system from tailpipe/muffler to engine
4. if you see a cast iron snail, you've got a turbo!
5. lower vehice onto self

ldsolja4 · Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Dedrick

1. Jack up car
2. Get underneath it
3. trace the exhaust system from tailpipe/muffler to engine
4. if you see a cast iron snail, you've got a turbo!
5. lower vehice onto self

haha only do step 5 if you cant find a turbo!! lol

PrOxLaMuS© · Dec 14th, 2003, 04:14 PM

Quote:

if the z doesnt have a boost gauge or you dont hear anything spool up then its not a turbo.

Not ALL Z's with Turbo's have boost guages.. think about the 1981 280ZX Turbo.. no boost guage.. and you can't hear the turbo spool.
Deadly but silent.

ldsolja4 · Dec 14th, 2003, 11:25 PM

yea but he was talking about late model z31s. from what i know all the turbos came with a boost gauge. true with stock parts... in my case with the turbo back exhaust, upgraded turbo and pop charger you hear the turbo spool.