i just purchased a naturally aspirated 1995 for 4.5k yesterday it runs pretty well n probably won’t cost more then 1k to get the engine running efficiently
Absolutely, I think these cars have become too special to hack up. And why would anyone want to modify the look of a car that’s already so good looking?
Bro thank GOD I've been holding on to my 93 300zx Manual since 2008 Bought if For $3500 when I was 18. I'm now 35 and watching this video gave me that spark back. Being young I didn't have the funds to keep putting into the car. Constantly getting ripped off by stupid no good shops and every time they lift up the hood $$$$$$. I have a 03 Infiniti G35 Sedan and I do all the Maintenace Intervals now, by seeing this it will be my next project to tackle.
Dude, that’s a awesome you held onto it for that long and I have a feeling you’ll want to keep it for the coming years the way the market for these cars are. I’m sure you’ll enjoy wrenching on it if you’re already used to Nissans. Glad I could inspire the project!
Just wanted to say thanks for posting this whole restoration series. I just bought a 1993 yesterday and have a lot of interior restoration needed. Definitely have tons of ideas after bingeing the series!
I have always loved these cars. I love that you went with the NA motor over the twin-turbo car, nothing against them, but that’s probably why the engine was in good shape and it was easier for you to work on. Everything is just fantastic!
just recently acquired a 96 300zx commemorative edition in black, have driven the car 350 miles and i love it. AC blows cold, Shifts really smooth in all gears, i plan to keep it as its just in such fantastic condition and the low miles is a plus. Great video and keep up the good work
Thanks for "spilling your financial guts" to us. I put my mint, unrestored Z up for sale a year ago. Lowest price I had it was over $9k. Everything is original (engine, fenders, bumpers, even the weather proof strips on the hatchback) except for an added Alexi air intake system. My mistake. These never again built cars are worth over $18k. A dream to drive and own. Congrats on a project well done! ---- N-joy the Ride!
I just bought same condition 1990 300zx for $2700 and I was like why I bought it or I bought it too expensive, men you bought double price of mine. And happy with it. Now I should start working on it. What you did motivate me.
Great Job!!!👍👍 I am getting older now and lazy to wrench since I had mine in July 2000. So I kept it all 'hermetically sealed' in a garage. But do all the basic maintenance. Just did coolant dump and fill. All weatherstrip is orig. Interior exterior original. Has Apexi dry intake and Borla cat back. Has 60k mile service just done. Will need full 120k service in a few years. Brand new General Tire summer tires put on last year. I put like 20 miles a year on it or less. I am just basically a museum curator at this point. Congrats. Enjoy the ride.
Hey guy, I know exactly what you’re talking about. I let my set down about 8 years its might be longer. I decided to put it back on the road in June. And all I could say is damn damn, ,, good luck to you. Don’t sell unless the money is damn good. I wouldn’t care where I’m at ,,if the money right i sale. something you can’t refuse.
it's been great watching you bring it back to a nice respectable zed and doing all those repairs on a controlled budget. very well done she looks pretty dam good now.
echo the other comments about bringing it back with stock and OEM parts. thats my philosophy with my 1990 NA after I ruined a rust free 240Z by "upgrading" the bushings, struts and springs with performance pats, and it absolute ruined the ride quality. People sometimes forget that the 300ZX was groundbreaking for a reason- it was a fantastic car as it came from Nissan. The design and build quality of the car are truly remarkable, and stands up against any current car (IMHO)
Thank you for sharing. Any restoration incurs a lot of hidden costs which you have unfortunately highlighted. ha-ha As you did all the work yourself, your zx has earned a very special place in your heart which means you are very proud of her and will continue to lavish unbridled love on her & she will reward you with many years of pride & happy motoring.
Thanks very much for all your hard work and info on your project. I couldn't commit so much time and I know my skill level is not high enough. You did a great job. I was lucky to find my 1990 300zx 2+2 NA with only 60,000 miles on in near mint condition 3 years ago only 2 owners. All original. I got it for $8500 USD. It's a blast to drive.
Turned out so good, JDM classic. Makes me excited for when I get around to my first project car. Just wish I knew as much about fixing cars as you lol. Don’t be afraid to throw in some step by step tutorial videos!
Great video !!! I bought mine(1990) for 3,100 . It’s an automatic as well .pretty straight car . Looking fwd to putting in some work! Thanks for the info !
The car looks great. Well done, you did an excellent job, you should be very proud. And hell yeah it was worth it. You can't touch a Z in that condition for less than 12K. And thank you for saving another one.
Yeah I remember getting mine from an Infiniti dealership outside Chicago with 98k on the odometer for around 5 grand...but that was slightly over a decade ago. Gotta love them inflationary prices
That, and the prices of these have been sneaking in the last few years. I've been keeping an eye on Z32 prices since the Z31 I owned briefly about four years ago... they've definitely at least doubled or tripled since then.
Great video very detail and very helpful. I have a question, I have a 1993 2x2 automictic 300 that will not shift after 2 gear. What do think is the problem? Keep in mind the transmission fluids have not been change in a while. Any advice would be appreciate. Thanks,
Thanks! I don't know much about the inner workings of the Z32 auto transmission, but I'd definitely try a fluid and filter change before anything else. Also make sure to check the factory manual on how to check the fluid level properly.
Anyone else doing this with a 300zx should also get the 120,000 mile timing belt service. It's roughly $800 to do yourself and is absolutely necessary. Ricers (not to be confused with "tuners") in the '90s would leave it, then the belt would snap, and the interference motor would tear itself up. This is the main reason the Z32 is considered a bad, unreliable car.
i live in north lb and have a white z dang near the same condition ive just got the chrome wheels and mine is auto lol after driving hondas for years im enjoying the auto im just waiting for it to die first got the black interior like 8/10 condition
How do you figure out it’s the parts that need to be replaced, i just got one and don’t understand how they work yet. Do you need to go to a place that tells you what’s wrong so you can fix them?
I’d recommend doing lots of research, read through forums and watch UA-cam videos. That’s how I taught myself to work on these, and it will save you a TON of money not having to take it to a specialized shop.
Maybe I missed it, but when was the last time the Timing belt was changed on it? aka the 60k or 120k kit? as those are very important maintenance that needs to be done to.
I have a 1990 300zx N/A just bought it when I turn on AC it comes out through windshield but hot air comes out through to feet what could it be I need some help
I just bought this 1990 300zx 3 days ago with 162k miles interior is in really good condition runs good as well I just don’t know because I bought it to flip it but I’m starting to want to keep it but if I keep it imma have to get rid of my truck a 2003 chevy silverado1500 with 160 k miles what do you guys think I just have to make my mind up soon
Hard to say, the first thing I’d look at are the wires and cables controlling the little flaps that route the air. If you’re getting hot air when the AC is on, maybe check the valve that controls the flow of coolant into your heater core.
I remember this taking me a bunch of tries to get it to work, but here are the steps that worked for me: 1. open the trunk. 2. get in the car and close and lock the doors with the drivers side switch. 3. put the key in and out of the ignition 6 times in 10 seconds. 4. unlock and lock the doors with the drivers side switch. 5. push the lock button on the remote until the car responds. 6. unlock the doors with the drivers side switch, open the driver door and close it.
How did you not end up having to change almost all of the suspension parts 💀 I had to replace almost every rubber part on my 1991 nissan maxima, including shocks
You forgot to do the timing belt service. Those parts are about $500 from Concept Z or Z1. Yeah, that car is a keeper. If you do flip it, do many years down the road when they're worth "Supra" money LOL!
@@noboltsleftbehind If you physically saw and touched it, and there is no dry rot or cracks, it might be ok. But if you do it, don't forget to replace the water pump, the tensioners, etc. while in there. You can buy the parts piece by piece to save yourself money, or buy the kit from either store. That's the very first thing I did with my Z. It's kinda a pita because you gotta take off the fan, the shroud, remove radiator etc. It's a 3 hr job for "experienced" mechanics but it took me all day LOL.
My Nissan is not 100% to cruise around but once I get it running strong let’s cruise brother I’m in Sacramento oh and my Mach 1 won’t be running sooner than my Nissan is lol
I wouldn’t have put synthetic in anything in that car those seals all will have to be replaced it’s a real bitch getting a trans seal blown spewing fluid on the flywheel and drowning the started
8600 dollars plus you forgot your hours at 25 bucks an hour on mechanics and repair work is cheap still per hour , you said you worked a year on it lets say its 300hrs work x 25 = 9000 buck + 8600 = $18000 or real time and effort and value in it
It looks good! There is no way you could buy a manual 300zx like that for 8,600 today, worth it in my eyes
Thanks, good to hear!
I bought mine last year for 6k
Shit i got mines for 800. It's makes a nice ornaments for now but she be purring one day 💯
@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Yea a year ago. I said in todays market..
i just purchased a naturally aspirated 1995 for 4.5k yesterday it runs pretty well n probably won’t cost more then 1k to get the engine running efficiently
I just wanted to thank you for putting the car back together in it most valuable form. Stock and Unmolested! I
Absolutely, I think these cars have become too special to hack up. And why would anyone want to modify the look of a car that’s already so good looking?
Great video and you definitely did that car justice! I wish more people were as enthusiastic about restoring z32’s.
Thanks man! I bet we’ll start to see more of these restored in the coming years, seems like they’re getting more collectible.
It looks good.
It’s a fact the design still beat many modern sports car. You have done justice bringing back its former glory.
Bro thank GOD I've been holding on to my 93 300zx Manual since 2008 Bought if For $3500 when I was 18. I'm now 35 and watching this video gave me that spark back. Being young I didn't have the funds to keep putting into the car. Constantly getting ripped off by stupid no good shops and every time they lift up the hood $$$$$$. I have a 03 Infiniti G35 Sedan and I do all the Maintenace Intervals now, by seeing this it will be my next project to tackle.
Dude, that’s a awesome you held onto it for that long and I have a feeling you’ll want to keep it for the coming years the way the market for these cars are. I’m sure you’ll enjoy wrenching on it if you’re already used to Nissans. Glad I could inspire the project!
I binged all 300 z episodes,your a beast! But after you stitched that steering wheel, you were a God! Great work.
I bought mine in 2007 for 6200... spent 16 grand on it. Drove it from florida to new york and back, and all a crossed alaska. I truly miss that car
Just wanted to say thanks for posting this whole restoration series. I just bought a 1993 yesterday and have a lot of interior restoration needed. Definitely have tons of ideas after bingeing the series!
Thanks, and congrats on your new ZX! Makes me super happy to hear my series can inspire others on their projects 👍
@@noboltsleftbehind Looking forward to see what others things you have in store for the 300zx in the future!
I have always loved these cars. I love that you went with the NA motor over the twin-turbo car, nothing against them, but that’s probably why the engine was in good shape and it was easier for you to work on. Everything is just fantastic!
just recently acquired a 96 300zx commemorative edition in black, have driven the car 350 miles and i love it. AC blows cold, Shifts really smooth in all gears, i plan to keep it as its just in such fantastic condition and the low miles is a plus. Great video and keep up the good work
@@daniellanderos7385 that’s awesome man, congrats and ABSOLUTELY hang onto that beauty!
Thanks for "spilling your financial guts" to us. I put my mint, unrestored Z up for sale a year ago. Lowest price I had it was over $9k. Everything is original (engine, fenders, bumpers, even the weather proof strips on the hatchback) except for an added Alexi air intake system. My mistake. These never again built cars are worth over $18k. A dream to drive and own.
Congrats on a project well done!
---- N-joy the Ride!
Good to hear, and I agreed! Awesome cars to drive, I’ve been dailying mine.
I just bought same condition 1990 300zx for $2700 and I was like why I bought it or I bought it too expensive, men you bought double price of mine. And happy with it. Now I should start working on it. What you did motivate me.
Thanks for putting this video and sharing with the rest of us.
Car looks amazing!
thanks frome tt owner. adding manpower and the gearbox itself will pump the project up to 15k+. Still worth it!
Great Job!!!👍👍 I am getting older now and lazy to wrench since I had mine in July 2000. So I kept it all 'hermetically sealed' in a garage. But do all the basic maintenance. Just did coolant dump and fill. All weatherstrip is orig. Interior exterior original. Has Apexi dry intake and Borla cat back. Has 60k mile service just done. Will need full 120k service in a few years. Brand new General Tire summer tires put on last year. I put like 20 miles a year on it or less. I am just basically a museum curator at this point. Congrats. Enjoy the ride.
Hey guy, I know exactly what you’re talking about. I let my set down about 8 years its might be longer. I decided to put it back on the road in June. And all I could say is damn damn, ,, good luck to you. Don’t sell unless the money is damn good. I wouldn’t care where I’m at ,,if the money right i sale. something you can’t refuse.
it's been great watching you bring it back to a nice respectable zed and doing all those repairs on a controlled budget. very well done she looks pretty dam good now.
Thanks man, I appreciate it
Great job 👍👍👍 👍
echo the other comments about bringing it back with stock and OEM parts. thats my philosophy with my 1990 NA after I ruined a rust free 240Z by "upgrading" the bushings, struts and springs with performance pats, and it absolute ruined the ride quality. People sometimes forget that the 300ZX was groundbreaking for a reason- it was a fantastic car as it came from Nissan. The design and build quality of the car are truly remarkable, and stands up against any current car (IMHO)
Thank you for sharing. Any restoration incurs a lot of hidden costs which you have unfortunately highlighted. ha-ha
As you did all the work yourself, your zx has earned a very special place in your heart which means you are very proud of her and will continue to lavish unbridled love on her & she will reward you with many years of pride & happy motoring.
Thanks, very well said. It’s definitely a special feeling having turned almost every bolt in your car.
Thanks very much for all your hard work and info on your project. I couldn't commit so much time and I know my skill level is not high enough. You did a great job. I was lucky to find my 1990 300zx 2+2 NA with only 60,000 miles on in near mint condition 3 years ago only 2 owners. All original. I got it for $8500 USD. It's a blast to drive.
Thanks man! Sounds like you got a killer deal there, 60k miles is incredible. Just that many more for you to enjoy 👍
Turned out so good, JDM classic. Makes me excited for when I get around to my first project car. Just wish I knew as much about fixing cars as you lol. Don’t be afraid to throw in some step by step tutorial videos!
Beautiful Car, GREAT JOB ...
Thank you sir
Thank you for the breakdown of all the costs. I recently got my TT upgraded and about shit my pants when I got the finals bill.
Loved the series, it’s made me check some of that stuff on my 90 TT. Thanks for all the time you put in editing and making the videos
Well done, now u have a real good looking car.
Thanks!
Great video !!! I bought mine(1990) for 3,100 . It’s an automatic as well .pretty straight car . Looking fwd to putting in some work!
Thanks for the info !
That's awesome man, sounds you got a great deal. Good luck on the project!
Good job on the car and great break down on costs.
Thanks!
The car looks great. Well done, you did an excellent job, you should be very proud. And hell yeah it was worth it. You can't touch a Z in that condition for less than 12K. And thank you for saving another one.
Thanks man, good to hear.
Are you insane? No less than $12k for an n/a with 150kmi?? I find them all day long for $7k.
Nice Z. If I went over my parts costs of my TT Id probably have a massive heart attack.
Great work and information. Congrats on a nice Z!
Thanks man!
Meet you and check out your 300zx at Z-Day California. Car came out clean . Good stuff . 👍
Thanks man, it was good to meet you out at Irwindale!
Great build 👍 you should build more JDM cars
Thanks! I absolutely will be building another JDM, I have one planned for my next build in fact..
Yeah I remember getting mine from an Infiniti dealership outside Chicago with 98k on the odometer for around 5 grand...but that was slightly over a decade ago. Gotta love them inflationary prices
That, and the prices of these have been sneaking in the last few years. I've been keeping an eye on Z32 prices since the Z31 I owned briefly about four years ago... they've definitely at least doubled or tripled since then.
Great video very detail and very helpful. I have a question, I have a 1993 2x2 automictic 300 that will not shift after 2 gear. What do think is the problem? Keep in mind the transmission fluids have not been change in a while. Any advice would be appreciate. Thanks,
Thanks! I don't know much about the inner workings of the Z32 auto transmission, but I'd definitely try a fluid and filter change before anything else. Also make sure to check the factory manual on how to check the fluid level properly.
Anyone else doing this with a 300zx should also get the 120,000 mile timing belt service. It's roughly $800 to do yourself and is absolutely necessary.
Ricers (not to be confused with "tuners") in the '90s would leave it, then the belt would snap, and the interference motor would tear itself up.
This is the main reason the Z32 is considered a bad, unreliable car.
Wow well done and thanks for sharing👍
Nice breakdown
i live in north lb and have a white z dang near the same condition ive just got the chrome wheels and mine is auto lol after driving hondas for years im enjoying the auto im just waiting for it to die first got the black interior like 8/10 condition
How do you figure out it’s the parts that need to be replaced, i just got one and don’t understand how they work yet. Do you need to go to a place that tells you what’s wrong so you can fix them?
I’d recommend doing lots of research, read through forums and watch UA-cam videos. That’s how I taught myself to work on these, and it will save you a TON of money not having to take it to a specialized shop.
Maybe I missed it, but when was the last time the Timing belt was changed on it? aka the 60k or 120k kit? as those are very important maintenance that needs to be done to.
It was done not long before I bought the car, supposedly. Definitely a good thing to check.
Nice build! Nice video!
nice job thx for sharing.
Good job bro 👍
Great video man
Thanks!
Why do you need a new centre console piece for the manual swap?. I've seen people use the old auto one
They looked identical to me, you just need the ring on the underside to hold the shift boot on.
@No Bolts Left Behind just watching your manual swap video now haha 😂
do all 300s have keyless entry? I have a 1990
I think that was something only in later models unfortunately, I want to say maybe 1994.
Great video thank you
Me who has an automatic 300zx given to me for a graduation gift that id have to fix up
Good stuff!
Really nice job
I have a 1990 300zx N/A just bought it when I turn on AC it comes out through windshield but hot air comes out through to feet what could it be I need some help
I just bought this 1990 300zx 3 days ago with 162k miles interior is in really good condition runs good as well I just don’t know because I bought it to flip it but I’m starting to want to keep it but if I keep it imma have to get rid of my truck a 2003 chevy silverado1500 with 160 k miles what do you guys think I just have to make my mind up soon
Hard to say, the first thing I’d look at are the wires and cables controlling the little flaps that route the air. If you’re getting hot air when the AC is on, maybe check the valve that controls the flow of coolant into your heater core.
@@itsyoboitonesyt6405 keep the ZX! I love driving mine.
Thank you!
@@noboltsleftbehind I am definitely going to keep it now
You can 3d print that striker cover for the trunk
Good point! Didn’t even think of that
Makes me wonder how much my ‘90 300ZX Twin Turbo will cost when I start it’s restoration
Nice video
You doing a great job in this Z ,How you programing the keyless entry remote I buy one for my 300zx but I can't make it work
I remember this taking me a bunch of tries to get it to work, but here are the steps that worked for me:
1. open the trunk.
2. get in the car and close and lock the doors with the drivers side switch.
3. put the key in and out of the ignition 6 times in 10 seconds.
4. unlock and lock the doors with the drivers side switch.
5. push the lock button on the remote until the car responds.
6. unlock the doors with the drivers side switch, open the driver door and close it.
Thank you I will try this way
Mrs. Bolts: 🧐 "He spent HOW MUCH???"
🤣
Did anyone know this car shares headlights with the lamborghini diablo and the nissan r390?
How did you not end up having to change almost all of the suspension parts 💀 I had to replace almost every rubber part on my 1991 nissan maxima, including shocks
I got pretty lucky, the stock stuff was still in pretty good condition. I do need to replace the rear subframe bushings at some point though.
You forgot to do the timing belt service. Those parts are about $500 from Concept Z or Z1. Yeah, that car is a keeper. If you do flip it, do many years down the road when they're worth "Supra" money LOL!
That’s good advice, I probably should do the timing belt. Supposedly it was done not long before I bought the car but you never know.
@@noboltsleftbehind If you physically saw and touched it, and there is no dry rot or cracks, it might be ok. But if you do it, don't forget to replace the water pump, the tensioners, etc. while in there. You can buy the parts piece by piece to save yourself money, or buy the kit from either store. That's the very first thing I did with my Z. It's kinda a pita because you gotta take off the fan, the shroud, remove radiator etc. It's a 3 hr job for "experienced" mechanics but it took me all day LOL.
I will buy it from u no problem
probably a 20k/30k car now
Definitely $11-$13k.
A twin turbo model.
@@griffsmotorthings but it has the Lambo headlights 😩
$ and your labor very sell spent! Keep it as long as you can
That’s the plan! I love this thing.
My Nissan is not 100% to cruise around but once I get it running strong let’s cruise brother I’m in Sacramento oh and my Mach 1 won’t be running sooner than my Nissan is lol
Definitely man, I’m always down for a cruise!
A no brainier car for a mechanic.
Definitely agreed. Easier to work on than a modern car and was build with maintenance in mind more than other Nissans I’ve owned.
140k miles is low? I’m on 100k and thought that was high 😂😂
100k? It’s barely broken in!
@@noboltsleftbehind my friends slicktop is on 29xxx kms 😳
You’ll turn heads like a Ferrari does.
I wouldn’t have put synthetic in anything in that car those seals all will have to be replaced it’s a real bitch getting a trans seal blown spewing fluid on the flywheel and drowning the started
8600 dollars plus you forgot your hours at 25 bucks an hour on mechanics and repair work is cheap still per hour , you said you worked a year on it lets say its 300hrs work x 25 = 9000 buck + 8600 = $18000 or real time and effort and value in it
He also gained experience for other things though so it's almost 18k in education
as much as ive wanted one... its just never worth the cost