Tech

On this page we will provide links to technical information about the Z32. Most of these were taken from twinturbo.net and Twin Turbo Z's of Dallas.

Table Of Contents:

  • Manuals
  • Reference
  • Engine-Drivetrain, Troubleshooting/Maintenance
  • Engine-Drivetrain, Modifying
  • Engine-Drivetrain, Misc
  • Body-Electrical, Troubleshooting/Maintenance
  • Body-Electrical, Modifying
  • Body-Electrical, Misc
  • Misc

  • Manuals:

  • 1973 Datsun 240Z Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1976 Datsun 280Z Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1977 Datsun 280Z Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1982 Datsun 280ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1984 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1986 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1988 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1990 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1994 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 1996 Nissan 300ZX Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 2003 Nissan 350Z Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • 2004 Nissan 350Z Service Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AFC Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AFC Gen 1 Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AFC Manual US Update: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AFC Wiring Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i Turbo Timer Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i Turbo Timer Manual US Update: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AVC-R Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AVC-R Gen 1 Manual: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AVC-R Manual US Update: (.PDF)
  • Apex'i AVC-R Wiring Manual: (.PDF)
  • GReddy Profec B Manual: (WinZip)
  • Zemulator Manual: (.PDF)

  • Reference:

  • Z Stats: a listing of published specifications.
  • Appendix Z: a glossary of Z related terms.
  • Service Manual: an online Factory Service Manual (FSM) for the Z32.
  • Suspension 101: a complete chart to adjusting for oversteer/understeer.
  • Boost Leak Guide: most expansive guide to Z32 boost leaks on the internet!
  • The 6 P's: Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
  • Plenum Pull .pdf: The ever popular .pdf file created by NytWolf (TT.NET).
  • Fuel Pump Kill Switch: Prevent theft by following this write-up.
  • Engine Bolt Guide: A quick reference engine bolt size/type guide. Courtesy: Tony Ferraro

  • Useful Images Gallery: A gallery of handy random images/comparisons.

    Engine-Drivetrain, Troubleshooting/Maintenance:

  • Why does my Z hesitate sometimes?
  • Why does my Z hesitate at full throttle?
  • How do I clean my throttle bodies?
  • How do I tighten my throttle cable?
  • How do I keep my car from stalling at speed?
  • What causes safety boost?
  • How do I keep from constantly going into safety boost?
  • How do I perform the ECU diagnostic?
  • How do I perform ECU self diagnostics?
  • How do I perform the auto transmission diagnostic?
  • How do I find/fix a vibration?
  • How do I adjust my parking brake?
  • Am I having injector failure?
  • What can I do to pep up my higher mileage Z?
  • Why won't my car start when I turn the key?
  • My Z suddenly has 0psi of oil pressure!
  • How do I replace the oil pressure sender?
  • What's the 'gurgling' sound from the front fenders?
  • How do I replace the Idle Air Adjusting (IAA) unit?
  • How do I locate and repair fuel leaks?
  • How do I replace my shifter bushing?
  • How do I change my oil?
  • What's in the 60K maintenance routine?
  • How do I replace my stock airfilters or clean my K&N style?
  • How do I replace my fuel filter?
  • How do I replace my spark plugs?
  • How do I replace my timing belt?
  • How do I perform the HICAS self diagnostic?
  • How do I change my transmission and differential fluid?
  • What's the story with turning the brake rotors?
  • How do I rebuild my brake calipers?
  • My clutch is slipping, do I need a new one?
  • My transmission grinds from 5th to 4th, anything I can do?
  • My ignition coil connectors are all broken, I have to buy the whole expensive wiring harness?
  • What can be tested through the wiring harness?
  • What are the normal values displayed on the Techtom MDM-100?
  • How do I replace my PCV valves?
  • How do I remove my engine?
  • How do I replace my turbos?
  • How do I replace my EGR valve?
  • How do I check my compression?
  • How do I replace my clutch?
  • How do I replace my flywheel?
  • How do I replace my rear main seal?
  • How do I remove my transmission?
  • Does my fan in front of the radiator work?
  • How do I check my oxygen sensors?
  • How do I fix my center console clock?

  • Engine-Drivetrain, Modifying:

  • Should I get blow-off valves or not? Do they really help?
  • How do I install blow-off valves?
  • Could someone explain boost jets to me?
  • How do I set the boost with boost jets or welding tips?
  • What is a modified torque converter, and do I want/need one?
  • How do I paint my brake calipers?
  • How do I install a K&N style intake?
  • How do I install a twin POP intake?
  • How do I tweak my timing?
  • How do I replace my brake rotors?
  • How do I install NA headers?
  • How do I do an ECU swap & boost jet install?
  • How do I gut my pre-cats?
  • How do I install an underdrive pulley?
  • How do I change my brake pads?
  • How do I install stainless steel brake lines?
  • Is going with a lightened flywheel worth it?
  • What's involved in a properly upgraded turbo?
  • How can I remote mount my Blitz turbo timer or other electronics?
  • How do I install a traction control?
  • How do I swap differentials?
  • How do I install aftermarket intercoolers?
  • How do I install a HKS Twin Power Ignition Amplifier?
  • What are the ARP part numbers?

  • Engine-Drivetrain, Misc:

  • How do I remove the shift knob?
  • What is the lug pattern size?
  • How do I replace a broken wheel stud?
  • Does my automatic Twin Turbo really have 20 horsepower less at the flywheel?
  • How do I read the engine timing marks correctly?
  • What size tires can I run?
  • Ground Net Installation

  • Body-Electrical, Troubleshooting/Maintenance:

  • My hood squeaks when I go over bumps, how do I stop this?
  • What's that buzzing sound coming from the cabin lights?
  • How do I bleed the brakes?
  • How do I get my Z really clean?
  • How do I remove swirl marks in my paint?
  • How do I run the diagnostics on my auto climate control?
  • My Cruise Control doesn't work. What do I check?

  • Body-Electrical, Modifying:

  • BOSE?
  • How do I replace my BOSE system?
  • How can I put black-outs on my taillights so they look different?
  • What is the correct offset for aftermarket rims?
  • How do I rewire my fog lights?
  • How do I install a shift light?
  • How do I make my foglights brighter?
  • How do I install air guides for rotor cooling?
  • How do I tweak my stock suspension for Autocross?
  • How do I install a pillar mounted boost gauge?
  • How do I replace my front tension rods or install adjustable ones?
  • How do I install adjustable upper links (A-arms)?
  • How do I make the 300ZX on the rear panel glow?

  • Body-Electrical, Misc:

  • How do I get my dashboard off?
  • How do I remove my front facia to replace it?
  • How do remove my front fenders?
  • Door Hinge Alignment
  • Door Handle/Lock Repair
  • Split Cargo Cover Repair

  • Misc:

  • Can I convert my NA to a TT?
  • What color is my Z?
  • More on colors codes & serial numbers
  • Any stats on what models/colors/etc were produced?
  • What are the differences between model years?
  • Where can I look for Zs for sale on the internet?
  • What should I look for when purchasing a used Z?
  • What are the best shift points?
  • What is the best way to import a Z from Canada?
  • What magazines was the Z in?
  • How do I read the NGK spark plug codes?
  • Let us know if if you have a write-up you would like to add. Also, if you find any dead links please Report Them.

    JDM Fairlady Z * San Diego, CA