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Old 02-23-2009, 01:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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300zx Aero mods

Today I made a few tweaks to my 1990 300zx

1. delete rear wiper, pulled motor and arm, popped in a flush mount plug

2. upper grill block with plastic sheet, to replace the vinyl I has on as a test.

I will post pics in the next few days, looks a lot smoother.

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Old 02-23-2009, 04:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Sounds good. Have you noticed any improvements in MPG yet?
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I haven't driven more than a few miles yet with these mods, and I haven't kept fuel logs.

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man, hope it's still stock under the hood, because it might get super hot (assuming you got the twin turbo version)
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...and I haven't kept fuel logs.
Shame on you!

Seriously though, without keeping fuel logs you'll have no way of knowing if things help or hurt. Its really a necessity.
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It's a non-turbo, 3.0L V6, only mods are Air intake and exhaust. I had it taped up all last summer, the only time I saw the temp rise a bit was sitting in traffic on a hot day for 15 min without moving, once I got past the jam it cooled right down again.
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Nice.
I just have this urge to pop in a little 3-4 cylinder engine and crop the front end back a bit...

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