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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
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??

:confused: :confused:
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.
http://www.streetneeds.com/ttnet/up/Photoshop%20Z%203.jpg
Burmonster
11-03-2003, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by thelinja
Here's a twin turbo front end:
Note the slits under the signal/foglights.
http://www.streetneeds.com/ttnet/up/Photoshop%20Z%203.jpg

Yeah, arent those for the dual side mounts.

It would make sense if they were.
RBS14
11-03-2003, 05:02 PM
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