Devoid wrote:
> Hi All,
> I recently bought a 91 300ZXTT, and it’s wildly fun, but yesterday the
> stereo refused to come on… I figured it was probably a fuse, and so
> began my quest to find the interior fuses for the Z. Are there any? If
> so, what’s the location? There seem to be two fuse blocks under the
> hood, one up by the battery and the main one near the front left of
> the engine. I had expected there to be a whole separate fuse block for
> each interior component, or at least that’s what I’m used to on other
> cars. Anyone who could put me right on this would have my thanks.
well the fuses are under a panel on the left kick panel in the foot
well but you probably blew the fuse on the back of the radio
itself..have to pull radio to replace it.. good luck…
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Hi All,
I recently bought a 91 300ZXTT, and it’s wildly fun, but yesterday the
stereo refused to come on… I figured it was probably a fuse, and so
began my quest to find the interior fuses for the Z. Are there any? If
so, what’s the location? There seem to be two fuse blocks under the
hood, one up by the battery and the main one near the front left of
the engine. I had expected there to be a whole separate fuse block for
each interior component, or at least that’s what I’m used to on other
cars. Anyone who could put me right on this would have my thanks.
Trying to find the fuses led me to try to get a shop manual from a
couple of local parts stores. Seems there is no Haynes or Chilton’s
manual for the 90+ Z. Is this true? Are there any shop manuals
available, and if so, where might I acquire one?
OK, last question. I have been considering getting my mechanic to
start making some mods to the engine. His view is that in order to
really get a noticeable difference in performance, you need to do the
whole nine at once – intakes, exhaust, boost valves and computer.
Information I have found at Jim Wolf Racing and Stillen claim that
exhaust and intakes alone (i.e. not having to adjust the fuel curve)
will net you over 30HP. Who do I believe? Anyone out there done this
work/had it done, and what was the verdict.
Thanks in advance for replies…
Devoid
In article <6eht8b$md…@owl.slip.net>,
dev…@mailexcite.com (Devoid) wrote:
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>Hi All,
>I recently bought a 91 300ZXTT, and it’s wildly fun, but yesterday the
>stereo refused to come on… I figured it was probably a fuse, and so
>began my quest to find the interior fuses for the Z. Are there any? If
>so, what’s the location? There seem to be two fuse blocks under the
>hood, one up by the battery and the main one near the front left of
>the engine. I had expected there to be a whole separate fuse block for
>each interior component, or at least that’s what I’m used to on other
>cars. Anyone who could put me right on this would have my thanks.
>Trying to find the fuses led me to try to get a shop manual from a
>couple of local parts stores. Seems there is no Haynes or Chilton’s
>manual for the 90+ Z. Is this true? Are there any shop manuals
>available, and if so, where might I acquire one?
>OK, last question. I have been considering getting my mechanic to
>start making some mods to the engine. His view is that in order to
>really get a noticeable difference in performance, you need to do the
>whole nine at once – intakes, exhaust, boost valves and computer.
>Information I have found at Jim Wolf Racing and Stillen claim that
>exhaust and intakes alone (i.e. not having to adjust the fuel curve)
>will net you over 30HP. Who do I believe? Anyone out there done this
>work/had it done, and what was the verdict.
>Thanks in advance for replies…
> Devoid
Deviod,
First, the problem with your radio is likely the fuse physically
on the radio, you’ll have to take it out. Not too tough, I think it’s
just 4 screws on the front of that middle panel (below some plastic
pop-on shields) and you can access it.
Second, I’m not sure about service manual, I’m still looking for one
for my 92TT. There are ‘actual’ service manuals available for $50. Since
I intend to keep my Z for a long time, I’m probably going to make the
investment. If all else fails, these are available from Nissan. There
is an order form in the back of the owner’s manual.
Third, about the upgrades. You may consider switching mechanics
Ask him if he’s ever driven a 300ZXTT! Yes, just doing the exhaust
nets 20 HP, then just adding an intake adds 20 more HP (total 340),
then the computer adds 56 more to 396. These numbers are correct,
and measured on a dyno (note, not at the flywheel), actually at
back wheels. Do what you can afford and enjoy *that* first. I’m
saving up for an exhaust right now, and it’s the most expensive
mod I’m going to do, the intake and ECU are cheap compared to it.
Happy Z-ing!
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Michael Miller
twin3…@ix.netcom.com (o’s are zeros in 3oo)
92 Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo
95 Ford Escort LX Sport
"Life out here is raw….
We’ll never stop…
We’ll never Quit…
‘Cuz we’re Metallica…"
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> Third, about the upgrades. You may consider switching mechanics
> Ask him if he’s ever driven a 300ZXTT! Yes, just doing the exhaust
> nets 20 HP, then just adding an intake adds 20 more HP (total 340),
> then the computer adds 56 more to 396. These numbers are correct,
> and measured on a dyno (note, not at the flywheel), actually at
> back wheels. Do what you can afford and enjoy *that* first. I’m
> saving up for an exhaust right now, and it’s the most expensive
> mod I’m going to do, the intake and ECU are cheap compared to it.
> Happy Z-ing!
> ———————————————————————-
> Michael Miller
> twin3…@ix.netcom.com (o’s are zeros in 3oo)
> 92 Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo
> 95 Ford Escort LX Sport
> "Life out here is raw….
> We’ll never stop…
> We’ll never Quit…
> ‘Cuz we’re Metallica…"
Michael I hate to break your bubble but 396 hp is a flywheel rating, not
at the wheels. I work at a dyno shop and a 300zx tt will not make 396 rear
wheel hp with just (exhaust, computer, intake)…, if it did the car would
be making over 467 hp at the flywheel adding a very conservative 18%
driveline loss. That’s 167 extra ponies. Don’t get me wrong turbo cars
benefit from intake, exhaust, computer upgrades better than naturally
aspirated cars but this is a little extreme.
Devoid,
The upgrades are 1) ecu (Jim Wolf makes the chips, Stillen resells them, so
you can buy from either place and get the same thing – just don’t mess with
Superchips) – do that first and you can do that yourself. You’ll think
it’s a whole new car. Then get the intake (can do that yourself) and
exhaust (probably can’t do that yourself) and you’ll be at ~400hp. This is
for a 5spd. Call Jim Wolf – they’re good to talk to and will answer your
questions.
Sounds like your mechanic is completely ignorant about the Z – better to do
the chip and intake yourself (not hard – really). What does he mean by
boost valves? If he’s referring to blow off valves, that’s a total waste
of money on the Z – it already has recirc. valves that do a better job than
aftermarket blow off valves.
A manual is not available from Haynes (at least I never found one), so buy
one from Nissan (kind of expensive, but it will save you plenty of $$ –
trust me). And subscribe to the z mailing list (www.zhome.com) and read
the forum at http://www.twinturbo.com. And DON’T TAKE THE CAR TO THE NISSAN
DEALER!!!
Oh yeah, about the stereo – 4 screws to get it out, but you have to pry off
2 screw covers towards the top, and then a screw cover plate just above the
radio to get the console out
later,
Tim
91 tt stage 3 with 106k miles
In article <6eifqu$…@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net>,
edge <re…@juno.com> wrote:
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> Michael I hate to break your bubble but 396 hp is a flywheel rating, not
>at the wheels. I work at a dyno shop and a 300zx tt will not make 396 rear
>wheel hp with just (exhaust, computer, intake)…, if it did the car would
>be making over 467 hp at the flywheel adding a very conservative 18%
>driveline loss. That’s 167 extra ponies. Don’t get me wrong turbo cars
>benefit from intake, exhaust, computer upgrades better than naturally
>aspirated cars but this is a little extreme.
My apologies, I was told that they were. Thanks for correction… Still,
point is true, you do gain some benefit, so it would be 300 to 396 at
the flywheel. Quite a gain still – my mistake.
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Michael Miller
twin3…@ix.netcom.com (o’s are zeros in 3oo)
92 Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo
95 Ford Escort LX Sport
"Life out here is raw….
We’ll never stop…
We’ll never Quit…
‘Cuz we’re Metallica…"