 3S-GTE or 300ZX, I don't know what to do... |
 May 12, 2004 - 7:33 PM
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I have been thinking about this for a while now. It's really a tough decision...
3s-gte: -251hp -FWD -$4-6k -Need an auto-manual swap (another $2k) -Good looks  -Nice sound system that I've spent time and money on. 300zx TT: -300hp -RWD -$4k after selling my car -Already manual -Looks are not as good -No sound system In conclusion, the 300zx will be faster and cheaper, but with the engine swap I will get to keep the car that I've spent much of my time on and looks better. I don't know what to do!  Give me some advice...
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May 12, 2004 - 10:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Macavely speaks the truth. At this point in my life, I'd probably keep my Celica as a daily driver/auto-X duty, and get the 300Z for going fast. A swapped Celica can be both fast and reliable, and the Celica looks much nicer, but I would really like an RWD platform right now... Z32 engines are pretty bulletproof, but the sensors and electronics aren't as resilient after a time. Camshaft Position Sensors and AFMs seemed to fail fairly often when I was in contact with some Z owners and shops. On the Z you have more components to fail in the engine as well as the HICAS suspension that the bushings wear out in over time. Lagos is right, check the 300Z forums for any recurring issues people have with their cars, and see if it's worth it to you. Even if the car you're looking to purchase seems tip-top, you should always assume it isn't and be financially and mentally prepared when it breaks. (I guess my last statement holds true with a swap as well, but you would probably have a more intimate knowledge of the car and be more equipped to fix it.) It's your decision, and a pretty hard one to make. |
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YellowTwo 3S-GTE or 300ZX May 12, 2004 - 7:33 PM
defgeph keep it May 12, 2004 - 7:34 PM shid Keep it. Lots of people have a 300zx- and with wor... May 12, 2004 - 7:40 PM brianforster during the swap you will learn a LOT of informatio... May 12, 2004 - 7:41 PM YellowTwo Oh, and I forgot to add about the hassle of a swap... May 12, 2004 - 7:54 PM kuya1284 I bet if you asked this same question on a Nissan ... May 12, 2004 - 8:01 PM celicarocker 300ZX!!!! all the way!!... May 12, 2004 - 8:07 PM macavely this question is like asking stay with my girl whi... May 12, 2004 - 8:09 PM YellowTwo QUOTE (macavely @ May 12, 2004 - 6:09 PM) this que... May 12, 2004 - 8:12 PM Pali_playa 300zx May 12, 2004 - 8:17 PM moltar show = 6gen
go = 300zx
show and go = 3S-GTE 6gen May 12, 2004 - 8:24 PM orvillescelica I really like the way the 300zx looks. I think its... May 12, 2004 - 8:32 PM lagos the swap is a VERY hard decision to make. i know b... May 12, 2004 - 8:42 PM Rjb23 Keep it, you will need a new transmission anyway a... May 12, 2004 - 8:51 PM sinner96ST Ask yourself how much money total you would want t... May 12, 2004 - 9:06 PM Phat_Boi 300ZX TT
NAWZ!!!!
I wanted one s... May 12, 2004 - 9:31 PM sinner96ST QUOTE (Phat_Boi @ May 12, 2004 - 7:31 PM) 300ZX TT... May 12, 2004 - 9:33 PM OOBE QUOTE (kuya1284 @ May 12, 2004 - 6:01 PM) I bet if... May 12, 2004 - 10:40 PM Redline_Racer I was faced with this exact decision not to long a... May 12, 2004 - 10:47 PM boosted_K2 QUOTE (kuya1284 @ May 12, 2004 - 8:01 PM) I b... May 12, 2004 - 11:05 PM Redline_Racer www.sr20forum.com
is a good website to learn ab... May 12, 2004 - 11:17 PM YellowTwo Thank you for all the input
In a way I'm kin... May 13, 2004 - 12:41 AM 97sccelica QUOTE (6gencelicasrule @ May 12, 2004 - 9:41 ... May 13, 2004 - 1:21 AM ParaNoiD Just inport a GT4 May 13, 2004 - 7:16 AM kuya1284 QUOTE (ParaNoiD @ May 13, 2004 - 5:16 AM) Just inp... May 13, 2004 - 10:53 AM ParaNoiD everything is possible with enough cash May 13, 2004 - 1:09 PM uzthedentist well id say you first need to do some serious thou... May 13, 2004 - 3:17 PM YellowTwo QUOTE (97sccelica @ May 12, 2004 - 11:21 PM) QUOTE... May 13, 2004 - 9:45 PM 97sccelica QUOTE (6gencelicasrule @ May 13, 2004 - 6:45 PM) Q... May 14, 2004 - 12:41 AM Cody Only buy the TT if you have money that you are wil... May 14, 2004 - 1:08 AM Uppitycracker I think you should get an mr2t, its less for a goo... May 14, 2004 - 3:03 AM kuya1284 QUOTE (ParaNoiD @ May 13, 2004 - 11:09 AM) everyth... May 14, 2004 - 10:30 AM 5sfeTurbo 300z.. more "reliable" power potential ... May 14, 2004 - 4:28 PM Cody The 300zx has T-tops. In fact, about 90% of all 3... May 14, 2004 - 6:59 PM neoklis You have to consider that this is a choice between... May 15, 2004 - 10:34 AM Magic Go for the 300ZX;)
It will save you time and money... May 15, 2004 - 10:51 AM celimanST I have always been a fan of the 300zx it is just a... May 15, 2004 - 11:11 PM YellowTwo QUOTE (Cody @ May 14, 2004 - 4:59 PM) The 300zx ha... May 16, 2004 - 12:39 AM YellowTwo Well I decided what I want to do. At first I thou... May 17, 2004 - 10:24 PM SXR Where did the delete function go? May 19, 2004 - 1:28 PM
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