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by mudgripz
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horsepower rating..
Replies: 2
Views: 1876

Re: Horsepower rating..

Oh... this present 350GT track edition is the coupe model.
by mudgripz
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horsepower rating..
Replies: 2
Views: 1876

Horsepower rating..

Just enjoying exploring the Nissan sportscar range in recent years. Have had a mint 89 300ZX TT, an 04 350Z, and because I needed two extra seats I now have the Skyline 350GT. Amazing cars!! The 350GT has of course same motor as 350Z - an absolute gem - but am trying to figure out this one's hp rati...
by mudgripz
Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: Z33
Topic: Clonk when engaging drive or reverse
Replies: 5
Views: 5658

Am in Chch - will call the Ak company to see if they can help/advise.
by mudgripz
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:47 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: Clonk when engaging drive or reverse
Replies: 5
Views: 5658

Clonk when engaging drive or reverse

My 2004 Zed has only 135ks but has a significant clonk when engaging drive or reverse. On hoist it does not appear to have much movement where shaft meets diff, and both rear CVs seem good. Wondering what else it could be. Put some heavier REdline oil in diff but no change? Warn mounts? Brilliant ca...
by mudgripz
Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: 2004 350Z fuel guage issue
Replies: 7
Views: 6744

Fuel guage read/sender issue getting worse after 12 months. Anyone know of a Z club or other mechanic in or near Christchurch who could do this job?
by mudgripz
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: 350Z auto trans question
Replies: 4
Views: 5504

Yes I will do the oil change - is it easy to do - any traps? What's best oil in the trans for the 350Z? Some google links suggest J ATF is recommended by Nissan? Will check with them ...
by mudgripz
Sat Sep 09, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: 350Z auto trans question
Replies: 4
Views: 5504

350Z auto trans question

My 350Z (126ks) runs beautifully, but I do notice it has a bit of a clonk at times when moving shifter from Park to Reverse or Drive. Not major but its there. Very smooth on changes when driving and no noise/looseness evident when accelerating/decelerating sharply. Also can't find any movement in dr...
by mudgripz
Tue May 16, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: 2004 350Z fuel guage issue
Replies: 7
Views: 6744

Cool thanks for that - suspected it would be sender but don't know 350Z setup. Just finished 3000ks roadtrip round parts of south and north islands - my lady and I in the 350Z. Its an amazing cruiser that effortlessly chews up the miles, and has stonking acceleration when you need to pass something....
by mudgripz
Mon May 15, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: 2004 350Z fuel guage issue
Replies: 7
Views: 6744

2004 350Z fuel guage issue

Just noticed a problem - intermittent false fuel readings. I put say $50 (25 litres) gas into car but dash fuel guage will read near empty, and the top mounted cluster read out also shows just a few ks left to go before empty. It tends to go away after one or two start/stops - no doubt a reboot. Jus...
by mudgripz
Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:02 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: A 300ZX - NA to TT good times
Replies: 12
Views: 7427

Awesome - great read - keep it coming.

Slashman on this site does an amazing chip upgrade - average 75hp more for the 300ZX from memory and popped into ECU in minutes. That and variable boost guage transformed my 300.
by mudgripz
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New member, that old I used to work on 240Z's when new!
Replies: 2
Views: 3741

Sounds cool - I remember the 240Z well. Great looking car in its day and it still is.
by mudgripz
Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: Fairlady Z Nismo ??
Replies: 9
Views: 8055

I did recently road test a 350GT with nismo badge, mats etc. Supposedly a high performance model. Definitely wasn't.
by mudgripz
Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: Z33
Topic: Tuning the 350Z
Replies: 21
Views: 20022

350 is a good performer stock but it's always interesting to look for easily available hp/kw increases - finding the low hanging fruit. From tuning my diesel offroaders as well as sportscars the increase is often in small increments - tweaks here and there. A matter of finding them. Personally I wil...
by mudgripz
Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: Tuning the 350Z
Replies: 21
Views: 20022

:D :D I have had the 350Z for 2-3 weeks now and done over 1000ks plus a long trip or two. It is interesting to compare it with the 300ZXTT. My 300 twin turbo had more advantages than the 350 but the advantages the 350 has are good ones. The 300ZXTT is much easier to tune, it is quicker over a measur...
by mudgripz
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: Z33
Topic: Tuning the 350Z
Replies: 21
Views: 20022

Thanks for the info....

Where do I get, or who can do the uprev software raise to remove 180kph cutout? Local Chch tuning shop NZEFI charges $399 for this purpose - alot of moolah for very quick job.