Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 have decided to sell my 87 Porsche 944. I have had a couple of calls and trade offers over the past week. With the money, I will buy a crappy gas saver, Metro or something. Now comes the hard part. I'll have extra money left over, that's a given. So, what to do with the money? I currently own a 1970 240z which I was planning on refreshing and dropping a 280zx turbo engine into. The problem is, I have been bitten by the Z32 bug again! So, opinions to help me on my way. Should I buy a 300zx Twin Turbo, or finish my 240z? I was planning on running close to 300hp on the 240z when I drop in the finished engine. So, what do you guys think? I'm caught between Z's.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Im a big s30 fan, but both are great cars with great potential... it all boils down to do you want to be driving a classic head turner, or just another fast sports car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The Z32 would definitely cost much more to get it where I wanted it compared to a S30, but that's me. But I'd also keep the 944, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ditto ^ What ever you do dont buy both. I think the s30 will be more fun, and from what Ive heard the z32's arent really well built, and cant handle much over stock boost.?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 S30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Surprisingly, the guys over at 300zxclub.com said the S30 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 s30 is a great car don't get me wrong, but keep in mind they aren't very comfortable to drive in. especially at hight speeds. good for weekends and to have somthing to work on. personally i'm thinking of selling my s30 and getting a 350z. there going for around $13000 right now. that's cheap for what you get. i really wish i could have both becouse this dilema is killing me. everyday i change my mind. as for the 300zx i'd rather have the s30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 s30 is a great car don't get me wrong, but keep in mind they aren't very comfortable to drive in. especially at hight speeds. good for weekends and to have somthing to work on. personally i'm thinking of selling my s30 and getting a 350z. there going for around $13000 right now. that's cheap for what you get. i really wish i could have both becouse this dilema is killing me. everyday i change my mind. as for the 300zx i'd rather have the s30. really? I think my s30 is very comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mine isn't bad, but then again it doesn't have any sound dampening or anything. No carpet. Heck, barely any seats. Just my opinion, I'd rather take a 300zx Twin Turbo than a 350z. Faster, more rare, built better. I've seen and read lots of reviews of the 350z, which isn't a bad car, but I've just heard the interior was put together poorly and it isn't as fast as it should be. I've never driven one so I can't talk, but those 300zxTT's are SEXY if done right. In my opinion. I think I'll stick with the S30. I'm kinda looking for a fun street car, so I'm hoping it'll work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 really? I think my s30 is very comfortable I think hes a little older... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Now if only I could find a donor 280zxt in my price range around here........hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Whats your price range, I think there was a 280zt in moscow for $2000, hed probably come down. (craigslist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 I'd like to get one for close to 1k. Maybe 1500. Usually there's some good deals here in the summer. I don't need a nice looking car, just a good engine and harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well I would go with the car you have now. And 300ZXTT are cool but unless you know what you're looking at it's just a car, so if you want to be unique a Z32 would only be unique in Z circles. now in my opinion why don't you put a VG30ET or VG30DETT into the S30 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 That would be a fun swap. However, I cannot afford it. I want to stay affordable yet fun. I'm a high school student so I need some extra money saved too. I don't really want to blow it all on my S30........just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 hey Im in HS too. only, well I am blowing all my money on my car, and remembers, s30s are like the easiest cars to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Im in highschool/college and need to be saving money for college but a turbo motor/318 v8 sounds so nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 you know maybe it's becouse my suspention is just to stiff i've got coilovers with 325 spring rate springs in the back and 275 in the front. i've been driving my car as a daily driver for just over a year and i'm ready to sell this car becouse it's so stiff. i can't remember the ride quality before i did the suspencion upgrade so i don't know if it will be comfortable. but right now it's not! so you guys think the s30 is a comfortable car? tell me what spring rates you have, so i can buy new springs maybe today. i really don't want to sell it but i've got to unless i can make the ride more comfortable. by the way i'm only twenty years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Oops, for some reason I thought you were in your 50's.... My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I was advised to run 200lbF and 225lbR for my setup. 325F and 275R sounds excessively stiff for the street... I don't think the VG30DETT is THAT expensive of a swap since you can find those JDM engines everywhere. I think it is much less documented than the L28 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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