In an attempt to consolidate useful technical posts, please list links to any tech articles or answers to frequently asked questions in this thread. I will try to get these posted on our Articles page, but for now this will be the easiest way get all the info in one place.


**Special thanks to everyone who has submitted links and to Z1_ZONLY and Zazupilot for taking the time compile all the links into one post.



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DO IT YOURSELF MODIFICATIONS AND HOW-TO'S
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Aftermarket Electronics
Hardwiring a Valentine-1 Radar Detector
Narrowband Air/Fuel Meter Installation
HKS Automatic Line Controller (ALC) Installation(Courtesy of Z32.com)

Brakes
Brake Caliper Painting
Brake Hose Replacement
Parking Brake Adjustment
ABS Diagnostics (JT240Z, 2nd to last post)
Brake Master Cylinder Replacement
R23 Skyline Brake Upgrade

Electrical Systems
ECU Removal(Courtesy of zhome.com)
ECU self-tuning (post by JT240Z)
Improved Radio Reception
Airbag Diagnostics
Bose Radio Repair
Turn Signal - Hazard Switch Troubleshooting
EFI harness installation

Heating/Cooling System
How to flush your coolant
A/C Troubleshooting and Repair

Engine
How to Check Your Timing With An Inductive Timing Light
Check Timing, and other tech.
Replacing Stock Motor Mounts With F-150 Motor Mounts
Replacing Injectors Via the Dremelling Method
Installing GM Style Injector Connectors
Repairing a Dented Oil Pan
Complete Oil Pan Removal
Diagnosing Cylinder Miss
Diagnosing a Code 34 (knock sensor)
Knock Sensor Relocation
EFI Harness Replacement
Replacing O2 sensors
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Hose Replacement
Using a Boost Leak Tester
Thumper 300zx's Guide to Common Boost Leak Areas
Starter Removal
UD Pulley Installation
Spun Rod Bearing Replacement
Stock turbo rebuild with new CHRA
SUPPLMENTAL NOTES – 120K T-BELT SERVICING(Courtesy of TT.net)


Lighting, Body, and Interior
Windshield Wiper Removal
Trunk Mat Revitalizing
Converting power window switch and climate control to LED's
Interior LED conversion with pics
LED conversion pods blah blah
Stock Tails to J-Spec Tails Conversion
Disassembling Tail-light housings
Fully Clearing J-spec Clear Corners (Courtesy of Z32.com)
DIY J-Spec Taillights.(Courtesy of Z32.org)
Dashboard Repair(Courtesy 300ZX-twinturbo.com)
Gauge Cluster Removal & Odometer Tech(Courtesy of Henri Le Hir)
Re-blacking the Windshield Cowls
Troubleshooting the Dash Lights
Painting Rough Looking Mufflers
Re-blacking Front Bumper Strip
Re-blacking Roof T-Bar Strip
DIY Paint Job (Zsolo's post)
Fog Light Aiming/Alignment
Rear Window Trim Painting
Lower Rock Guard Painting
Cleaning Headlight Lenses
Engine Bay Detailing
Airbag Replacement
Console Lid Repair
Converting High Beam Bulb to Fit Low Beam Socket(Courtesy of BMWe34.net)
Headlight Removal (Courtesy of NeuralMotion.com)
Headlight Dissassembly (Courtesy of NeuralMotion.com)
Painting Mouldings
Illuminating the Window Button Switch
Removing the front bumper/fascia
Polishing Corner Lights
Steering wheel Refinishing write Up

Powertrain
One-Piece Driveshaft Installation
Auto to 5 speed conversion
Auto conversion to 5 speed wiring info
Clutch Bleeding
Transmission Cooler Installation


Wheels and Suspension
Strut and/or Spring Replacement
Replacing Wheel Bearing and Steering Knuckle Assembly
Strut and Sway Bar Installation
Subframe Bushing Install
Wheel Polishing
Foam-Filling the Chassis

Miscellaneous
Tracking (Racing) the Z
More on Tracking your Z
How To Store Your Z Over the Winter



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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Z32 FAQ:
ONLINE Factory Service Manual
ECU Diagnostics (checking codes)
Records of Quickest 1/4 Times(Courtesy of Z32racing.com)
Jacking Up the Z(Courtesy of ZHome.com)
Do Modifications Decrease Reliability?
HESITATION!(Courtesy of Zhome.com)
JDM vs. USDM Twin Turbo Engines - Differences
Putting the Z on Jackstands
Z Terminology and Acronyms
Electric Supercharger Info
California ECU Differences
Used 300ZX Buyer's Guide
300ZX Magazine Articles(Courtesy of 300zx.cl)

Normally Aspirated to Twin Turbo Conversion Information:
TT Conversion Questionnaire
Converting from NA to TT using the NA motor(Courtesy of Ash Powers)
35min. TT conversion video(131.1 MB. Right Click - Save As)
Z1 Motorsports' (very comprehensive!) guide to TT'ing(28 KB PDF file)
TT Conversion Info
A MWS Motorsports Guide to the cost of a TT Swap




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MODIFICATION OF THE DAY DISCUSSIONS
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Mod-of-the-Day
Brakes
Intake
Gauges
Exhaust
Powertrain
Suspension
UD Pulleys
ECU Upgrades
Cooling
Nitrous Oxide 101



THANK YOU Z1Zonly, jzack, and everyone else for your contributions, and especially Vince for finally agreeing to this thing!
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