Hey all,

I posted this question a little while ago, but didn't get many responses. How would I do against an automatic 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo? All he has is cat back. I read somewhere that autos only had 280hp, whereas the manuals had 300hp. Is this true? Has anyone raced one lately? I am planning on installing long tubes and true duals before we race again. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

I've seen anywhere from 13.6-14.4 posted for stock 300zx's, but these are all 5spd numbers.

 

I bet having an auto in that 300zx absolutely kills it. Although if he can drive it like he stole it, I'd say it would be close. Maybe you'll eek out a win if you get the long tubes and true duals. I'm not real sure though. I do know if he had a boost controller and was running more boost than stock, he would absolutely smoke you. Go to 300zxclub.com and ask them over there.

 

It is quite rare for a 300zx to pull 13's in stock trim, and will run quite well against LT1's and will be a drivers race. The automatics were marketed to be just as aggressive as the manual could be, and were said not to loose that much power over the manual. I would have to say race from a stop, and hope he doesnt fly by . Those cars love topend, then again, most turbo cars do.

-Eric

 

Automatic in a turbo car is a good thing. Think Grand National ! They don't lose boost through the shift, and they can build boost at the line. That being sade i'm not sure what they run stock, i don't think i've ever seen a completely stock one.

TONY

 

Its a bad thing if its a 300zx...not sure when the newer bodystyle started...if hes stock you'll win no problem

 

1990 is the first year for the VG30DETT motor, the Z32.. the cool looking ones. It really will be an extremely close race!

-Eric