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{{ImportedFrom|site=Xenonzcar|title=The Definitive Guide To Z31 Louvers|url=https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/louvers.php.html|archive=https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/louvers.php.html|fetched=2026-05-15}} == The Definitive Guide To Z31 Louvers == There were many companies that offered Louvers for the Z31 as this was a Popular styling option in the 80s. There were Rear Window Louvers, Side Window Louvers, and even Headlight Louvers. Here we will try to explain to the best of our ability the differences of each manufacture for these louvers. === Z31 Rear Window Louvers === https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/louvers/nismorear.jpg === 1984-1986 300ZX Factory Option Louvers (N/T & Turbo Models) === Manufacturer: NISMO Aftermarket Brand Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Factory option (possibly '85+). Fits 84β86 models without rear seats. Cutout for rear washer nozzle, top hinges, two rows of shade connectors, and mounting posts. === 1984-1986 300ZX Factory Option Louvers (2+2) === Manufacturer: NISMO Aftermarket Brand Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Fits all 84β86 2+2 models with rear seats. Top cutout for washer, hinges, shade connectors, posts for propping, high edges, 7 full shade slats (8th is edging), 30" tall. === 1987-1989 300ZX Factory Option Louvers (N/T & Turbo) === Manufacturer: NISMO Aftermarket Brand Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Raised top edge for third brake light, recessed middle slats, fits 87β89 without rear seats, 9 full shade slats (10th is edging), 34+β tall, two shade connector rows, door-type latches. === 1987-1989 300ZX Factory Option Louvers (2+2) === Manufacturer: NISMO Aftermarket Brand Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Raised top for third brake light, fits all 87β89 2+2 with rear seats, 7 full slats (8th is edging), 30β tall, latches to under side hatch trim. === 1984-1989 Chastain "Shadow Louvers" (N/T, Turbo) === Manufacturer: Chastain, Glendale CA Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Desirable aftermarket, fits 84β89 without rear seats, may need mods for later models, washer cutout, rounded edges, 7 full slats, 34+β tall, latches may include locks. === 1984-1989 Interpart Louvers (N/T, Turbo) === Manufacturer: Interpart Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: Aftermarket, fits 84β89 without rear seats, washer cutout, angular trapezoid edges, 8 full slats, 34+β tall, some have locks/keys. === 1984-1989 MSA Louvers (N/T, Turbo) === Manufacturer: Unknown, maybe later Interpart Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $250β$300 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: Aluminum Features: MSA online, fits 84β89, washer cutout, rounded trapezoid, 10 full slats, 34+β tall, may have bottom rivets, rounded shape. === 1984-1989 ABS Plastic Louvers (N/T, Turbo) === Manufacturer: Astra Hammond / Willpak Availability: [https://sfxperformance.com/parts/AST1161.htm sfxperformance.com] Avg. Current Value: $250 (Used, auctions/forums) Material: ABS Plastic Features: Currently manufactured, fits 84β89 without rear seats (2+2 version is shorter), washer cutout, 7 full slats (N/T, Turbo), 5 for 2+2, 34+β tall, secures with plates/bolts. === 1984-1986 Factory Option Inner Louvers (N/T & Turbo) === Manufacturer: NISMO Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $500+ (Only found used in Japan/Europe) Material: Aluminum Features: Very rare; factory option on some 200ZR, fits 84β89, latches inside rear glass, 12+ full shade slats, may exist for models with rear seat. ==== Z31 Side Window Louvers ==== https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/louvers/side.jpg === Z31 Side Window Louvers Reference === Side louver options for all Z31 models, see breakdown below. === 1984-1989 MSA Aluminum Side Window Louvers (N/T, Turbo) === Manufacturer: Unknown, maybe Interpart Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $150β$500 (sfxperformance.com, others) Material: Aluminum Features: Only aluminum side louvers, fits 84β89 without rear seats, secures with plates/bolts, ~7 shade slats, possible circular rivet on bottom. === 1984-1989 ABS Plastic Side Window Louvers (N/T, Turbo & 2+2) === Manufacturer: Willpak Availability: [https://sfxperformance.com sfxperformance.com] Avg. Current Value: $150 (new, sfxperformance.com) Material: ABS Features: Last currently made side louver, fits all 84β89 models, 2+2 versions are longer, 7 slats (edging included), secures with plates/bolts. ==== Z31 Headlight Louvers ==== https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/louvers/Inquiztor.jpg === Z31 Headlight Louvers Reference === Rare and custom headlight louver options for Z31. See details below. === 1984-1986 Custom Headlight Louvers (N/T, Turbo & 2+2) === Manufacturer: Custom, Aftermarket Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $50+ (used) Material: Aluminum Features: Custom made, fits all 84β86, more square shape, 4 slats, secures with 2 bolts, lacks rounded corners. === 1987-1989 Aftermarket Headlight Louvers (N/T, Turbo & 2+2) === Manufacturer: NISMO Aftermarket Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $50+ (used) Material: Aluminum Features: Japanese aftermarket, fits 87β89 (maybe earlier), rounded corners, 4 slats, 2-bolt attachment. === Z31 Louvered Fog Lights === === 1984-1989 NISMO Auto-Louvers (Fog Lights) === Manufacturer: NISMO Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $100+ (used, possibly special order Japan) Material: Plastic & Aluminum Features: NISMO written on louver, fits all 84β89, clear lens, amber/clear bulb, rare Japanese aftermarket. === 1984-1989 Lumenators (Fog Lights) === Manufacturer: Blazer Intl. Corp, Franklin Park, IL Availability: Not Available Avg. Current Value: $50+ (used, auctions/forums) Material: Plastic & Aluminum Features: 80s aftermarket, fits all 84β89, lacks NISMO logo, no lens, available in amber/clear, louvered look. === Sources Used === * [[Z31/z31fsm php|1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]] [[Category:Imported from Xenonzcar]]
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