lol i cant help but ask, would you use seafoam once? 2003 79k miles, and may have sat at some point.

 

Actually, the Nismo body design is a joint Autech - Zagato design (well, not Zagato the Italian company which did some joint stuff with Autech 30-some years ago but supposedly designers who were with Zagato back in the day). Who makes it is another question. Would guess these are made in-house or possibly locally outsourced.

Yamaha designed the Nismo suspension system and it was spec'd out to Tokico for manufacture. All standard suspension bits are in-house design and manufacture with probably few things outsourced to specialty companies, e.g., bushings, bearings, etc.

For the record, Nismo and Autech were separate divisions within Nissan. As of 2022, Nismo and Autech are no more. They merged and are now called "Nissan Motorsports & Customizing". They've combined to provide the racing bits n' kits that Nismo did before (with Autech's help) as well as other formerly Nismo stuff like the production cars. The oft rumored and spied RZ34 Nismo is the responsibility of NM&C which I'll still call Nismo. Or maybe "Nismotech." Laff....

Pretty sure the drivetrain components - transmissions, differentials - are in house built. Doubt OS Giken had anything to do with it other than supplying some really cool, trick LSDs and such in the contemporary age. Reason I say this is when I worked for Datsun/Nissan, transmissions and diffs were shipped from the factory gear and transmission plant. Also, the original Z car ran an R180 transmission designed way back in the '60s. Later Zs used the R200. And guess what? 350Z still uses the R200, albeit NOT the same R200 I had in the '80s. It's built around the same design but the housing, gears, LSD, are not backward compatible. Why this is a key point.... OS-Giken wasn't a company until after Nissan began building cars with R180 diffs and as far as I know, OS-Giken has always been an aftermarket (vs OEM) supplier.

Speaking of OS Giken and the aftermarket....

 

I never thought I would come this thread and leave smarter. Thanks a lot, Mic.

 

I've never used it. Seems like snake oil to me.

Just make sure you use the right foam...


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Omg hahahahah

 

lol im not that stupid. im pretty stupid w the wrench in my hand, but i even knew all about nvh on motor mounts and suspension parts and stuff before heel schooled me on it. mainly because ive been doing so much research trying to nail it down. i still didnt know what i wanted though, or what the nvh level would feel like. seafoam had always been a debated topic. i went to napa recently, and got some coolant to top it off. i also impulse bought some spark plugs without even taking engine cover off yet. i did notice it drives smooth, and rpms look good at idle. on occassion at idle though it will blurp as if it shuddered or almost died. its more the vibration but it does make a subtle exhuast note.

I may just buy the freakin coolant hoses. just one upper and one lower. without them inspecting it since im definitely getting it flushed, and why not. may buy all oem hoses after suspension fixed

 

Speaking of Nismo, how about Nismo Heritage. Cool tech bringing back the classics.

The damage already done could be exponential to recovery.

 

What plugs did you get and did you already install them yourself?

 

I got ngk platinum premium. I read another my350z thread and some people reccomended platinum, some irridium. it seemed like a good choice to me. The guy at napa recommended it heavily, over denso platinum. he also reccomended the seafoam, but i dont think ill do that.

No, i dont plan to put them in myself. Ive never gapped any before, or torqued anything to spec. Some night when i have a little time, im going to attempt to remove and replace front sway bar and engine cover. If the spark plugs dont look brand new, i will have them install them april 14-19, when its in the shop.

Ill def post a pic of the engine. you all have been real helpful so far, maybe youll see something i wont. ill also do some research on what im looking for. oil spots, fouled plugs, and belts.

 

NGK platinum is OEM. NGK Iridium is better (IMO). They should come pre-gapped but always best to double-check since things shift during transit, etc.

Just wanted to mention that since, you know, best/expensive parts and all.

 

Also, if you (or your shop) finds oil covering the tips of any plugs, then some new valve cover gaskets are in your future since the spark plug tube seals are not serviceable (at least not by conventional means, but there are ways around that which I wouldn't recommend).

 

Nismo Heritage is a godsend if you have a Skyline. Not much for early Z cars, roadsters, and most anything non-JDM. But glad they're doing it because one day - if I move out of California - I'll own that R34 I've always wanted.

 

Top Rank, every so often I see a R34 or two around town with Ca plates. Prices are about in line with Plaids, well a bit of added jdm tax on top.

 

You make it sound like Nismo buys the AEM intake, slaps a sticker on it and puts it I'm a different box. That's not at all what is going on here.
It's not a damn argument, its just facts.

 

You and everyone else. When the R34 hits 25 years old, I predict the values are going to double just due to US demand.

That's exactly what's going on here, with one exception... Nismo doesn't slap on the sticker, AEM does. I've been to the AEM intake development and factory site in Long Beach. I've seen the Nismo boxes. That's how I learned about it.

 

i trust you pretty good for some reason, so youre making me wish i got iridiums. However, since that thread was either or, and oem seems good; ill prob keep them. i dont like being a problem customer and returning things.

i got an oem oil dipstick in the mail today to replace my crinkled up one

 

ohh and btw you all are talking dream cars.. id love an r34. but im still stoked about my z and would maybe choose this over an r34

 

Its not how much you make, but what you do with your money, that makes all the difference. Dreams can come true and I mean by legit ways. Just ask some of the members here, one guy who has responded just bought a Tesla S-Plaid to add to his collection.

 

ive got dreams of starting businesses, but i would hate to borrow money and at my rate ill never get there. im happy though. I seriously might lease a second car, and might try to track one. it probably is a bad idea to go crazy on public roadways, in a car thats becoming rare and noticable... Its just tough because idk whats near me other than autox and drift meets. and i may not even mod my car to fit a class. I may be cool with being outclassed and not care about being competitive. i really dont want to buy a truck as second car, to tow mine.

edit: that s plaid seems ridiculous. it weighs so much, how is it formidable anywhere but the drag strip? i bet it would **** me off with technology