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720_datsun · 11-02-2003, 03:06 PM

how can i tell if a stock 300zx is turbo by looking at a picture. like i think rims and the turbo wing on the back but is this true?

Zemus · 11-02-2003, 05:13 PM

Rims Are 16x8.5 IIRC in Turbo
On the Rear it says Twin Turbo
2+2 Never came in turbo
All turbo were t-tops, 2 seats IIRC

How this helps

boro240 · 11-02-2003, 05:33 PM

the wing is only on turbos, but people can put them on non turbos. so not super accurate. also, the gas cap on the 2+2 is beind the rear wheel well, and infront on the 2 seater (or the other way around, i forget now, haha). 2+2 turbo was never sold in america. mike (VRTBooZTT on this board) has a 2+2 turbo via engine swap (im assuming).

dstyle · 11-02-2003, 05:42 PM

i also thought the front lip was different. didnt the TTs have the three slits on the left and right side. but peeps can buy them so im not too sure.

720_datsun · 11-02-2003, 06:09 PM

ok all good point but i cant really tell rim size by a picture, anything more obvious?

thelinja · 11-02-2003, 08:07 PM

I'd look for the badging, along with the intercooler slits in the front fascia.

Burmonster · 11-03-2003, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thelinja
I'd look for the badging, along with the intercooler slits in the front fascia.

I thought the tt 300z ran duel side mount intercoolers??

matlock · 11-03-2003, 12:44 AM

I believe the 3Z has a different Lip and a little more action in the front bumper, lol sorry my explaination is lame but I dont really know how else to put it.

thelinja · 11-03-2003, 04:38 PM

Here's a twin turbo front end:
Note the slits under the signal/foglights.

Burmonster · 11-03-2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thelinja
Here's a twin turbo front end:
Note the slits under the signal/foglights.

Yeah, arent those for the dual side mounts.

It would make sense if they were.

RBS14 · 11-03-2003, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Burmonster
Yeah, arent those for the dual side mounts.

Yes they are.

The obvious ways to tell have been posted. There aren't any more.

That's all folks!!!!

stealthj · 11-04-2003, 01:57 AM

i have a friend who removed his wing and the twin turbo badge,

now he goes around killing other cars

gotta love that recirculating BOV

11-02-2003, 03:06 PM	#1
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11-02-2003, 05:13 PM	#2
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 40 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rims Are 16x8.5 IIRC in Turbo On the Rear it says Twin Turbo 2+2 Never came in turbo All turbo were t-tops, 2 seats IIRC How this helps __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

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11-02-2003, 05:33 PM	#3
boro240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the wing is only on turbos, but people can put them on non turbos. so not super accurate. also, the gas cap on the 2+2 is beind the rear wheel well, and infront on the 2 seater (or the other way around, i forget now, haha). 2+2 turbo was never sold in america. mike (VRTBooZTT on this board) has a 2+2 turbo via engine swap (im assuming).

11-02-2003, 05:42 PM	#4
dstyle Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: SD, CA Age: 38 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i also thought the front lip was different. didnt the TTs have the three slits on the left and right side. but peeps can buy them so im not too sure.

11-02-2003, 06:09 PM	#5
720_datsun Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Peterson AFB Age: 40 Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok all good point but i cant really tell rim size by a picture, anything more obvious?

11-02-2003, 08:07 PM	#6
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'd look for the badging, along with the intercooler slits in the front fascia.

11-03-2003, 12:44 AM	#8
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe the 3Z has a different Lip and a little more action in the front bumper, lol sorry my explaination is lame but I dont really know how else to put it.

11-03-2003, 04:38 PM	#9
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here's a twin turbo front end: Note the slits under the signal/foglights.