1000HP TWIN TURBO NISSAN 300ZX: The Killer Midnight Purple ZUPRA

The Z32 Twin Turbo Nissan 300ZX is a car that has always lived in the shadows of the Japanese Legends. In a time where GTR’s, Supra’s, NSX’s and RX7’s held the title as Japan’s finest creations of the 90’s, it saw the iconic Z lineage slowly decrease in popularity. However, unbeknownst to many, the 300ZX was and still is a car that truly rivals that of the greats. In this video we showcase an absolutely insane example of what can be done in to the infamous Nissan 300ZX.
0:00 - Important Things You Need To Know
2:04 - 1000HP 300ZX Build Breakdown
7:25 - Car Review
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[@rickybobby5950]

I was a Nissan tech in the 90’s and I had one customer that had done a ton of mods to his 300zxtt and voided the warranty before it had the first 100 miles on it. It was, at the time, the fastest car I had ever driven and I loved working on it. He street raced it regularly and came in one day with a ticket he got from Florida Highway Patrol in the Everglades racing a Ninja and had been clocked at 168mph and somehow talked (or paid) his way out of going to jail and his car being impounded. I always loved how the cockpit wrapped around you and had a more refined chassis than the completion and had some cool gizmos such as the Super-HICAS that would give a certain amount of rear steer to help in the corners. Very nice restoration and build.

[@Coneman3]

Yes it felt like being in a plane.

[@Its_Mike_Myke]

As a 300zx owner myself, I must say this is a very very beautiful Z! I love it! Good review also

[@TheNoviceShooter]

So crazy!! I was about to name drop you... Can't forget about Mike Myke👏👏

[@tigwelding123]

💪👍💯

[@jackw3508]

I also have a 300zx, owned for 3 years so far, and have 0 desire to sell it anytime soon. I've fallen in love with the car. In Aus like this example in the vid, eventually pushing lots of power is a goal of mine.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

We dont see much of these 300ZX cars in my city. They are like non existant. We see more of the 350 and 370's that these kids have taken and cambered the shit out of them

[@TheTehSynchro]

What bumper and lip and skirts and spats dose he use

[@CertifiedSwinger]

300zx will always be the nissan legend

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@doodoohead_diamondz]

@@pauledwards6446 ok...PAUL

[@rafaelmontane4810]

I had an 1992 300zx had bought it brand new . I wish I never sold it . What a rocket ship you guys have , I love the sound .

[@JimmyLLL]

300zx's are so underrated. Great value compared with so many others.

[@idontreadreplies.252]

underrated yet so expensive

[@beezowdoodoozoppitybopbopb9488]

Let's keep it that way, some might think it's too expensive, but compare its price to a mkiv supra, fd3s rx7, or acura/honda nsx and it seems reasonable

[@jamespatrick3378]

@@idontreadreplies.252 I got lucky and only paid 600 for mine and it run just needs some work

[@Evilpass]

@@jamespatrick3378 Na? (Mines a na) My dad let me have his since he doesn't want to fix it.

[@jamespatrick3378]

@@Evilpass yea it's na but still a good car

[@jahanminoo]

My recollection from back then is that the Z was praised immensely in its day, especially in the early years. It was forgotten in the early 2000's. But when it came out, it was routinely one of the top cars from most magazines, had instant appeal, and was in my opinion from back then having driven all the of them certainly one of the best.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@placeholdername3206]

I love how they look. I'm old, I remember when they were new. They were full of tech, very advanced for it's day, which is also it's downfall. 30 years later they are cheap because half the stuff doesn't work and they often need more maintenance than they are realistically worth. So in that sense they are very "german". You never want a cheap 300ZX, you want one that has been taken care of by an enthusiast. You don't buy the clapped out ones. I compare these to a BMW 8 series. Fantastic cars, but the BMW crowd dont really care about them. Most can appreciate how they look and think they are cool, but you wouldn't wanna own one. They are often a pain in the ass to work on and theres always small issues. The same goes for this and Nissan fans.

[@Nogoodsebas]

@@pauledwards6446 how ?

[@carbonfiber492]

Early 2000’s is when skylines started being imported in numbers these were still bringing decent money at the time a gtst were 15-30k depending on year model at the multiple import dealers everywhere at the time gtr’s were more obviously and the 200sx were 45k straight off the showroom floor these were hated by mechanics at the time who were used to things like falcons and commodores which are basic and roomy to work on the skylines and Silvia’s gave them what they knew the zx was more difficult to work on and diagnose and was seen as more of an old man’s car

[@martintuija]

This nissan looks so much better then any supra/skyline.

[@aranjohal1503]

I've had a 350z, 370z and now a 300zx TT and it's definitely my favourite of the 3, especially with the t-top off

[@mustangfuego]

TTops for the win

[@TheTehSynchro]

What bumper and skirts and lip dose he have looking to buy my own 300zx see

[@Unxpekted]

370Z over 300TT but new Z over all of them. Love them all in there own way though.

[@kernoleary1394]

Same, the 300zx was my first Z and I've always missed it

[@omegabiker]

@MysteriousOklahoma I had two also, NA auto and TT manual. I couldn't afford one now 😪

[@gqt4ez]

This is the car I've always wanted since the first time I've known of it's exinstence. I've never owned anything but Honda's except for a Jetta when I needed a car yesterday. I've always wanted a 300ZX though before I fell in love with Honda's. The 300ZX is still my UNICORN

[@daviedood2503]

I wanted one since 1998 my brother in law at the time had a Honda EX 1995. He said 300zx just makes ALOT of noise for not really going anywhere. Basically like it's working really hard and barely getting speed for the work. For me even if that was true, I'd still want one. Think they look amazing even still in 2024. Was looking at a police interceptor but they're at 6 grand min now days. Figured put that towards one of these instead 🔥

[@iAmTeesmo]

I feel like one of the most criminally underrated characteristics of this car is the sound. The VG30 may be large and comes with too many unnecessary features from factory, but god damn they sound so good.

[@blixxy1320]

yeah the boosted ones at least

[@BlueMax109]

Videos description is patently untrue. The 300ZX was the highest selling Japanese sports car in America (the world's largest car market) for multiple years in a row. Partly because it won a Le Mans 24 Hour Race, a feat no other car in your list has achieved. It also still holds to this day the land speed record for a 6 cylinder turbocharged car. It has a bad reputation in Australia because nobody really knew how to work on them properly, which probably colors your perception of it. But in terms of global sales, it far outpaced other marques. And remained in production longer as well.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s totally crap

[@petert38]

Yep, killer car o/s. Most where TT, leather seats, climate control, power every thing ... Nissan Australia screwed us by only bringing the 2+2 NA in "poverty pack" form and charging a whopping $80K+ for it 30 years ago! Luckily, the TT "grey" imports saved this car's reputation in Oz.

[@pauledwards6446]

@@petert38 these cars are junk

[@msk3905]

Another fun fact was designed to resemble a door stop

[@Unxpekted]

Best car ever 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@kelumzi]

LOL! The serious face when you were in high boost pushing through the gears, normally you are giggling! What a beauty that Z is, paint, style, looks, thanks for the reminder about this JDM gem we all kinda forgot about.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@montoyabiz]

Easily the most underrated 90s sports car.

[@esepaisakid9545]

Twin turbo legend

[@cyberspectre8675]

No, that would definitely be the VR4. But the Z is cooler.

[@SF_Native]

I had a 300ZX (NA unfortunately) many years ago. It was fairly modified, and after I sold it back in the early 2000's, i often looked back at it as one of the cars I wouldn't want to own again as I believed the design didn't age well. However, this video changed my mind. When done right, with a really beefy, aggressive wheel fitment and the right aero kit, this thing looks amazing. Well done!

[@shawnalbarghouthi4113]

I agree with you. Even though I prefer the Z32 stock look over other super JDMs of the time, I still think the right body modifications make a huge difference

[@z32luvr]

This video brought back so many good memories for me. The Z32 is timeless and so easy to drive. Not many people get to experience driving them. Great review and video. Keep up the good work.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@simongleerup487]

@@pauledwards6446 says someone who doesnt own one lol

[@gloindigo9658]

I can watch this video 4 times and still have my jaw drop. Wow that is such a dream build. Bloodyrippa

[@EmeraldZea]

Dude clay, you have the best camera angles during showcasing I swear. Such good production. Always covering the OG cars that make JDM.. JDM! Keep it up boi!

[@Buggblasta]

One of the greatest cars every built. I’ve owned three and I’m going for my fourth. Love this car

[@kevinalvarez281]

What happened too the other 3

[@Buggblasta]

@@kevinalvarez281 Stolen, wrecked and taken

[@redartisanwolf6716]

own 3 right now and 4 spare engines and trans are rears multiple body kits in my storage have an 88 2t2 thats getting ls1

[@daviedood2503]

​@@Buggblastawhere the hell are u guys finding them? I'm thinking maybe I can buy one up north and have it shipped to deep south Texas.

[@Buggblasta]

@@daviedood2503 I live in the north lol found one for my daughter and my nephews

[@johnj4233]

The Z32 is one of the most beautiful cars to come out of Japan

[@spadgm]

Wow, what a great group of cars! The 300ZX is a car I have always admired!

[@okday72]

The Z32 has a timeless body style that is still relevant today. I really enjoy how much attention mine gets at the drag strip by guys with the typical muscle cars. It helps I ditched the V6 for a V8 though.

[@luiscashpar2259]

I recently just got a VK56 for mine. We’ll see what that can do 🤙🏾

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@VNCTHE1]

@@pauledwards6446 It's a solid engine, definately not crap. Your ford is crap.

[@pauledwards6446]

@@VNCTHE1 only good for a boat anchor

[@VNCTHE1]

@@pauledwards6446 Yeah you are correct, the future is electric and all internal combustion engines are boat anchors at this point. 🤷‍♂️

[@mantastic]

The 300zx is one of my favorite vehicles of all time, had the privilege of owning a red 92 300zx TT! This car is unbelievable! Thanks for posting the video!

[@johnathancommodore9642]

Firstly I have to say all of the cars owned by this pebble dude especially this 300zx are amazing machines with the work done to them another thing is I was born in 1984 and as a kid growing up when I first saw this model z32 up till now I see it as a timeless design decades ahead of it's time with the car's whole detail it just never gets old.To be honest none of the other z cars looks special as this model even the new z400 detail looks older than this model's design 🙂

[@aaron-ko9il]

Best car Nissan ever made in my opinion

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@Joshua_N-A]

Don't forget that JUN (Japanese tuner company) send this thing like a rocket at Bonneville in the 1990's. A JDM (RHD) Z32 blast through the flat land.

[@drank1200]

most underrated car KZbin. great work mate keep it up

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@chrisrobinson176]

The camera quality is top notch 👌🏽 ,and the z's are very beautiful..my favorite z.

[@dlp2600]

Clay i couldn't agree more the 300zx is so underrated which i don't get. I owned a drop top back in late 90's back then it was head turner and awesome car. I'm looking at buying a few 2 +2 and coupe twin turbo.

[@dsmeddy1]

Insanity. Love those rides man. Good lord that is a blessing to have all those.

[@petert38]

I've owned a number of cars and collect Z; a slightly worked 240, 260, 280 but my 300 Z32, even in AusSpec NA with Nistune and exhaust upgrade, is by far my most favorite car, ever - PERIOD

[@daveboyo920]

What a beast....pure jdm.....keep up the great work clay......👌👌

[@NORLateCrew]

keep pumping out the quality Clay, one of the best import automotive channels on YT 👌

[@shawnalbarghouthi4113]

I can’t stop watching this! More z32 videos pleeeeaaaase

[@thaitanium35]

Dude, your channel is so underrated!! Good content, man. Keep up the good work!

[@enamulislam9778]

my childhood dream what a car! Underrated, timeless looks.

[@tragikk03]

When I was 16-20ish my buddy had a 91 tt 300z with intake/full exhaust and a tune and I had a full bolt-on, big turbo 1g awd dsm. We had so much fun with them. Good times First time we raced (his first ever race and first time getting on it in a manual) he was shifting around 3500rpm, he didn't know you could let it Rev higher lol

[@aaronpuchalla5261]

Z32 is the zenith. Period. Plus rear is just dead sexy;) Agree with other comment, please remove zupra. Don’t see why it is needed. Great video Keep the z car videos coming!

[@Pennychaser1]

Awesome review! Got my ZTT back in 2009 for 7K. Never thought I would see value go up on Z32's. Looking forward to building mine soon!

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@meqamarcial]

@@pauledwards6446 Still a clown

[@NickTaylorRickPowers]

The perfect car does exist

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@Saif0412]

Epic 300ZX build, sounds seriously angry and goes like it too👌

[@hakinen4000]

an absolute beauty and a beast....Great content. Would love to see a review of the other Z's on his collection. Keep up the great work.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@simonk337]

Had on of those back in around 06. First car I did 150+mph in, down the M3.

[@binushajayawardena5868]

pride of old nissans❤😍

[@sellyaconsole9316]

Going to own one of these in the next year or so. I've fallen in love with these over the years.

[@kurtwashere]

As someone in the early stages of restoring a '94 TT, videos like this are kind of like a beginner guitarist watching a Jimmy Hendrix solo. Inspiring and soul crushing all at the same time lol.

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@connervu4072]

@@pauledwards6446 Why are you replying to everyone

[@LUV.Syzoth]

I know this video is a year old but just wanted to say this is going to be the first car I’m getting & honestly I can’t wait!

[@nickacelvn]

Ane extremely underated car. They are truly one of the greats.

[@l8er]

You have no idea how many times I’ve seen this video. And every time I hear and see you wanting to hit boost. Love it bruv! Great review and justice to our FairladyZs

[@cemturyan2653]

Awesome video. Excellent quality as well. Keep up the good work!

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@r.mhaych5021]

My uncle owned one of these when I was a kid and I fell in love. If only money wasn’t a thing right now I’d buy one

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

That 300 ZX is amazing! Looks fantastic. Those other ZX's are also looking awesome! Great content

[@sykoskid]

loving the sheer stance of this car , always been a fan of the old 84 or lower turbo model nissans, even the 510 model gives us alot power.

[@tkschrome487]

This is the kind of video I can watch a couple times

[@Jizzinbon]

I remember seeing this car when it was white, with ebay led strip licence plate lights smoke a 35 GTR at HWY years ago. Insane build

[@petedegroot1090]

Definitely underrated Jdm car

[@SK-pr1zw]

Clay Wong, really enjoyed that and your commentary. I had a gun metal grey example as by first car! Nothing like 1000HP though.

[@boeskii]

Z32 was my first car and the best car I had over the years since🥺

[@solidsnake3861]

this thing from the past looks so modern and from the future

[@midas7394]

Anyone who watches this presentation knows that a lot of love has been invested to make her virtually unique and the result is stunning. Over powered!!! ..... maybe .......... but ............ as the car has been built to handle the power and age is irrelevant .......... why not. ha-ha Thanks for sharing.

[@bekimpatroni6901]

Well done pebbles. Car looks fkn amazing

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@jcmedinaceli]

Love your channel Clay. Pretty good work. from Melbourne Maybe one day you can call your followers for a cars&coffee?

[@Alanst1xx]

Big smiles 20 seconds into it man these cars were the best performance value for your buck in their day great vid

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@dredavis420]

Glad to see such a successful build.

[@nauseous3925]

The FD and z32 has always been my favourite looking JDM cars from the 90's so sexy

[@Carlosm02tx]

An owner of 2 TTs myself👍 my dream car since my pops had his he’s been through 3 of them so it really helped having him there for advice and stuff like that in the process of one and the other was meant as a donor but I plan on giving it to my pops for his birthday and help him build it since he helped me lol😂

[@roderickhoyle0000]

Was my dream car as a young man

[@masonschaar3423]

In the shadow of the Supra. Hard to beat. But never sleep on a 300zx. Beautiful car.

[@joestuehmer7967]

300 still looks better

[@damienharvey6285]

Dream car there born in 80s seen these in 90s thought what a car one day

[@beachside1]

Does anyone know where I can get a missing def button? Its the one next to the auto button. I have a 1991 300ZX TT

[@PaoXiong86]

they bought a plane to race me, just when they about to catch on, TWIN TURBO KICK IN. give me chill everytime

[@rbslammed6163]

Cant speak to Australia but in US the 300zx was hardly overshadowed (or underpriced) It was a very serious car that everybody loved immediately and came with some pretty high performance but the issue was to get the twin turbo it was almost as much as M3/5 and not to far from a 9/11 and more than a higher performing corvette but still sold on massive numbers

[@Osamabeenleanin210]

My dad had one of these when I was about 5 or 6 now I'm 34 and trying to get my hands on one

[@midas7394]

We love the fact that this 'over powered' Z32 can be drive as a daily driver with the boost turned down, yet ......... with a flick of a switch ...... you can unleash almost 1,000 horsepower to let the wide side lose!!! ha-ha thank you for sharing.

[@PHATT_TV]

@Clay Wong excellent review brother 👌💪. That 300z is a demon 👹 on wheels

[@jb.8629]

Great looking and sounding z! Keep it up!

[@ChipToofPanda]

Didn’t know squatz was chasing power. Z looks great! I’d like to see all of the Z32s in his shop in more detail as well. #Z32forlife

[@jza80king]

98 Toyota Supra turbo owner here but man, these are beautiful cars.

[@JL-qe7of]

Classic beauty, love this model. Tried finding one but couldn't find one in decent condition wound up getting a 96 vette. Still prefer the zx

[@santiagomorales3027]

I should to play this video on the highest quality avaliable, those cars are just awesome, epic I don't how to describe them.

[@Way2EasyDIY]

Sold my 300zx tt this year due to too many things breaking. But when it drive right it was such an amazing car. Now I drive a 2002 Audi TT which also has things break almost every time I drive it. But when it drives, it also drives amazing 😆

[@DannoAviation]

That thing moves/sounds like a Group C car… that boost is savage!

[@pauledwards6446]

It’s crap

[@Scrildo1]

That twin disc clutch sounds heavenly

[@ao8271]

Sound insane

[@ihatedaymo]

that 300zx 🥵🥵🥵

[@Titan.Uranus]

Pebbles is da man, when it comes to JDM builds, in Melbourne. Every car I've seen him touch, turns to 24K gold, n he is humble as fark bout it too. Keep em coming, bro!! 👍

[@Supra_Mickey]

300zx are clean but when I see “Zupra” I first think it’s packing a 2j under hood

[@kortlandt7297]

I absolutely love how the turbo sounds like a whip it sounds like it whips the horses under the hood

[@ghc_gto_6.0]

From the states out here in Los Angeles, California .. glad I found your channel. Just got yourself a new sub. Can’t wait to show my friend this video. He owns a stillen 300zx that he’s building now. Can’t wait to see his reaction.

[@Geromino555]

Everyone got caught up in the 'Fast and Furious machines' bandwagon and forgot about the BEST car to come out of the 90s which got many awards! This is what happens when you get on the hype herd mentality and miss out on the true gems.

[@shawnalbarghouthi4113]

Agree

[@_John235]

This build is perfect 🔥😍

[@mm2024-7]

Total badass of a car when it came out but hella expensive! I knew of a few owners of these cars and the cramped spaces were extremely difficult to work on. A long warranty would help somewhat.

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

I have always regretted selling mine. A pair of GT2835s on it and we squeezed 603 to the rear wheels. I've owned a lot of fast cars of all genres from old muscle to modern JDM and the Z has always been the one I pine for now that she's gone. It wasn't an "extreme" build but it was certainly a notch above average.

[@spadgm]

600 hundred to the wheels is no joke mate, that would have been a beast!

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

@@spadgm Fore sure she'd scoot. I may have been one of the first to crack the 600 mark in a daily driver but man, there are so many out now well upwards of 800.I had to force myself to quit after I watched this video as it got me looking at cars and parts to build another one. There's so much more available than there was 15 years ago and I know I'd go overboard and foolishly dump $30K into a 30 year old sports car. LOL.

[@spadgm]

@@dreadsanddirt5966 haha fair enough mate, the modifying car bug is a hard one to shake!, this vid had me looking in the classifieds lol!

[@alriciab.p.7936]

Man love them 3z

[@saschaweikamp2287]

Absolute dream Car 😍😍😍🥰💕👊💥💪😜🙏

[@harukiyealolxr6194]

Awesome car Pebbles 🔥🔥

[@lbmuscle]

Well done. Beautiful Z

[@codycurnutte9778]

Man that looks like so much fun

[@joemama9005]

Can you please review the other Z’s in his collection?

[@phoenixofchaos2]

sound is intoxicating

[@opieg7333]

Pebbles got a car with that Bam Bam