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FriscoMgM2 · 08-16-2003, 03:02 AM

I have a Z32 TT and an s13 coupe.

Minor Z negatives:

-no backseat
-spare tire has to be INFLATED b/c it is tiny(i keep a 17 inch spare in the 240 no problem)
-z brakes aren't so great if the car weighs 3500 lbs

As old_s13 mentioned, do not buy a Z32 TT unless you know a seriously good Z mechanic and have a hookup on parts. All your 240 friends who have SR's will look at the engine bay and just cringe. Everything for the Z is expensive. Evenually...you'll have to replace the following:

Injectors $$$
Turbos $$$$$$$$
60K service package (timing belt, water pump, etc) $$
Super Hicas system is PITA $

For the price of replacing all of the above, you could have bought an s13 from a junkyard and swapped in an SR.

The Z32 TT is expensive to maintain and own. My insurance is triple what it is on the 240, and the Z is a serious PITA in the AZ heat...koyo is mandatory, along with water wetter and an upgraded thermostat. With A/C on, in 120 degree weather, stop and go on AZ freeways, ya....it puts a serious heat strain on the seriously cramped engine bay...

If you do everything right on the Z, $4000 later you could have a beast....JWT ECU, Sport 500's, HKS Carbon Ti, Dual pop chargers, Nismo injectors, etc etc....400+ to the wheels; tremendous power albeit at tremendous cost.

Positives for the Z32 TT:

Looks - no expl. needed
Grips like a mofo (IE will not drift, but powerslides easily)
Fatty wheels fit under those fenders
Interior is far superior to 240sx (esp. the seats lol)

Most importantly: Even the factory twins pull like a mofo. There are some high hp beastlike 240's running around AZ, and the Z32 TT still feels very impressive when boosting. Although I have yet to ride in Mike Lee's 504 rwhp s13. :-P

s13:

Easy to toss around, if you hit a mountain (like I did), who cares buy another shell swap everything over.

Parts are cheap, labor is cheap, everything is cheap relative to the Z32.

Stock 240's are not lookers in the opinion of some, but as we ALL know, 240's can be made to look stunning. (My silvia aero bumper w/jdm factory fogs is patiently awaiting installation)

SR/RB/CA/KAT powerplant swaps = all awesome

Lots and lots of other details to go around, but right now the Z32 TT has me in a bit over my head. I was very used to getting relatively cheap parts for the 240 and found out very quickly that this is just not the case in the Z. Plus...I baby the Z a lot more and thrashed the s13, obviously you would not want to even attempt drifting a Z unless you have seriously deep pockets. In addition, be prepared to shell out lots cash for parts (and labor if you are not a DIY kinda guy).

Okay, I'm tired...nuff said.

08-16-2003, 03:02 AM	#24
FriscoMgM2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ Age: 43 Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a Z32 TT and an s13 coupe. Minor Z negatives: -no backseat -spare tire has to be INFLATED b/c it is tiny(i keep a 17 inch spare in the 240 no problem) -z brakes aren't so great if the car weighs 3500 lbs As old_s13 mentioned, do not buy a Z32 TT unless you know a seriously good Z mechanic and have a hookup on parts. All your 240 friends who have SR's will look at the engine bay and just cringe. Everything for the Z is expensive. Evenually...you'll have to replace the following: Injectors $$$ Turbos $$$$$$$$ 60K service package (timing belt, water pump, etc) $$ Super Hicas system is PITA $ For the price of replacing all of the above, you could have bought an s13 from a junkyard and swapped in an SR. The Z32 TT is expensive to maintain and own. My insurance is triple what it is on the 240, and the Z is a serious PITA in the AZ heat...koyo is mandatory, along with water wetter and an upgraded thermostat. With A/C on, in 120 degree weather, stop and go on AZ freeways, ya....it puts a serious heat strain on the seriously cramped engine bay... If you do everything right on the Z, $4000 later you could have a beast....JWT ECU, Sport 500's, HKS Carbon Ti, Dual pop chargers, Nismo injectors, etc etc....400+ to the wheels; tremendous power albeit at tremendous cost. Positives for the Z32 TT: Looks - no expl. needed Grips like a mofo (IE will not drift, but powerslides easily) Fatty wheels fit under those fenders Interior is far superior to 240sx (esp. the seats lol) Most importantly: Even the factory twins pull like a mofo. There are some high hp beastlike 240's running around AZ, and the Z32 TT still feels very impressive when boosting. Although I have yet to ride in Mike Lee's 504 rwhp s13. :-P s13: Easy to toss around, if you hit a mountain (like I did), who cares buy another shell swap everything over. Parts are cheap, labor is cheap, everything is cheap relative to the Z32. Stock 240's are not lookers in the opinion of some, but as we ALL know, 240's can be made to look stunning. (My silvia aero bumper w/jdm factory fogs is patiently awaiting installation) SR/RB/CA/KAT powerplant swaps = all awesome Lots and lots of other details to go around, but right now the Z32 TT has me in a bit over my head. I was very used to getting relatively cheap parts for the 240 and found out very quickly that this is just not the case in the Z. Plus...I baby the Z a lot more and thrashed the s13, obviously you would not want to even attempt drifting a Z unless you have seriously deep pockets. In addition, be prepared to shell out lots cash for parts (and labor if you are not a DIY kinda guy). Okay, I'm tired...nuff said.