1990 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 5-speed

Details

This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine that has been modified and tuned to produce 400 hp that it sends to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. It has 111,770 miles on the odometer and wears aftermarket Pearl Yellow paint with removable glass t-top roof panels and a gray cloth interior. Standard performance features include “Super HICAS” four-wheel steering and adjustable suspension. This example has been heavily modified with a raft of performance parts including an Ashspec ECU, Z1 intercoolers, JWT Sport 500 turbos, and HKS intakes and exhaust. Power improvements are documented in Dyno test results from 2012. The car rides on 18-inch, 10-spoke staggered Volk Racing wheels and features a custom-mounted Precision Power amplifier and pair of Kicker subwoofers controlled through a flip-out Alpine stereo head unit. This southern car was issued a salvage title in 2007, before the seller’s acquisition and no additional information is available. It was purchased by the seller in 2010 and moved to North Carolina where it has been modified and cared for by Premier Z, one of the most highly regarded Z specialists in the country.

A third-party inspection and detailed photos show the car to have wear and tear that is largely consistent with its age and mileage. There is a dent in the left fender, evidence of repair to the front apron, and various wear to the paint and window trim. Similarly, the interior shows wear on the driver's seat bolster and steering wheel, a separation of the headliner from the roof trim, and a similar separation of the A-pillar trim from the frame. Following a road test, the vehicle was noted to perform as expected with no issues found in the operation of the engine, transmission, steering, or braking. Included with the vehicle are one key, the original owner's manual, and storage bags for the roof panels.

This 300ZX is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Sanford, NC.

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About the model

After the success of the Z31 300ZX Turbo, the Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX Turbo appeared in 1989 for the 1990 model year with a splash. As compared to the Base Model 300ZX, the twin-turbocharged (TT) variant was upgraded with Garrett AiResearch parallel twin turbochargers and dual intercoolers. It produced 300 bhp (304 PS; 224 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 283 lb-ft (384 Nm) of torque at 3,600 rpm, with power sent to the rear via a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Although nearly identical to the base model 300ZX, the Turbo 300ZX has a slightly different front spoiler with the inclusion of louvers for additional airflow. The Z32 300ZX Turbo was available in a T-top body style only (removable roof panels) although the JDM version, known as the Z32 Fairlady Z, was available as a coupe or as a T-top. With the exception of the Fairlady Z in Japan where it continued sales until the year 2000, the Z car series went on hiatus from 1997 to 2002, until the 350Z was launched as part of the Z33 generation.

Features and Specs

• VIN: JN1CZ24A4LX002012
• 111,770 original miles
• 3.0L Twin-turbocharged V6
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Super HICAS four-wheel steering
• Removable T-top glass roof panels
• Adjustable suspension
• Halogen headlamps
• Rear spoiler
• Cruise control
• Yellow Pearlglow paint
• Gray-striped cloth interior

Known Modifications

• Repainted in Pearl Yellow
• Staggered 18” gunmetal Volk Racing CE28N wheels
• JDM tail lights
• Nismo clear corner side markers
• Z1 intercoolers
• Ashspec ECU
• JWT Sport 500 Turbos
• HKS downpipe & midpipe
• HKS carbon fiber Hiper titanium exhaust
• Unorthodox pulleys
• Upgraded clutch
• Koyo aluminum radiator
• Nismo 555cc injectors
• Dual HKS Super SQV3 BOVs
• HKS Dual Intakes
• HKS Hardpipes
• Z1 upgraded oil cooler
• Blitz SBC I-D Boost controller
• HKS turbo timer
• Autometer boost & water temp gauge in a dual A-pillar pod
• Alpine flip-out IVA-D106 head unit
• Two Kicker 10” subwoofers in custom enclosures
• Boston Acoustic speakers
• PPI Amp

Service History

• Modified and serviced by Dan from Premier Z, a highly respected Z specialist
• Brand new battery

Ownership History

• CarFax indicates ownership in Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina

Known issues

• Salvage Title issued in South Carolina in May 2007
• A dent in the left fender
• Evidence of repair to the front left and right frame apron
• Wear indicated on the window and roof panel trim
• A hole in the headliner and separating A-pillar trim
• Wear to the interior consistent with the vehicle's age and mileage including a tear on the driver's seat bolster
• Minor curb rash and the tires should be monitored for wear

Due Diligence

• CarFax
• Third-party inspection
• Third-party photos

Included in the sale

• One “Z” key and an additional set of keys
• Owner’s manual
• Modification/service Invoices
• A Dyno sheet from 2012
• An all-weather car cover
• Roof panel storage bags