I'm happy to introduce March 2008's ROTM winner, Dan. Dan is a fairly new member, but with the car he is building, you would think he has been doing this for a long time. This is one nice ride with the power to prove it.
I'd like to be the first to congratulate him on his nice car.
Engine modifications
* KLZE 2.5L V6 (JDM FTW)
* Millenia IM/TB
* New timing belt, water pump
* Home-made intake with Pep Boys filter
Drivetrain Modifications
* MX3 gearbox
* MX3 axles
* New OEM clutch
* MX3 flywheel
* GM Syncromesh synth. fluid
Suspension Modifications
* Jamex springs
* KYB shocks
* MX3 front & rear subframes
* MX3 front swaybar
* MX3 rear swaybar & tie bar
* chromed rear upper strut bar
Brakes
* MX3 front & rear disc brakes
Interior Modifications
* MX3 bucket seats
* gas door & trunk release cables
* replaced headliner
* manual seatbelts
* MX3 gauge cluster with bumper-to-bumper MX3 V6 electrical harness
Stereo
* Jensen casette player FTL
Exterior Modifications
* JDM upper & lower rear GTX spoilers (getting painted)
Wheels/Tires
* 16x7 Allesio Monza wheels
* 205/40/16 tires
Ever since I saw a V6 323 on a canadian website I knew I not only wanted one, but I was going to have one. I've been modifying KL-powered vehicles for more than a decade now, and my two prized KL toys are a 10-second FWD Probe and a KLZE-powered RWD Probe that is currently in progress. The KL's broad rev range, superb redline tones and relative longevity have always had my heart. So Iet aside a spare KLZE for a day that a 323 would cross my path. As the stars aligned, not only did i find a decent 323, but in the same week I found a donor MX3 that supplied most of the parts for the swap. It seemed destiny, if nothing else.
The swap was fairly straight forward, but not without a learning curve as well. Some things needed a little massaging, some things needed a bit of fabrication.
All in all, I'm very happy with the car. I wish the US version had the JDM bumpers, but then again, Corksport is only one state over. Always loved the sleeper look of the 323, and I found it a superb alternative to a Honda hatchback.
I'd like to be the first to congratulate him on his nice car.
Engine modifications
* KLZE 2.5L V6 (JDM FTW)
* Millenia IM/TB
* New timing belt, water pump
* Home-made intake with Pep Boys filter
Drivetrain Modifications
* MX3 gearbox
* MX3 axles
* New OEM clutch
* MX3 flywheel
* GM Syncromesh synth. fluid
Suspension Modifications
* Jamex springs
* KYB shocks
* MX3 front & rear subframes
* MX3 front swaybar
* MX3 rear swaybar & tie bar
* chromed rear upper strut bar
Brakes
* MX3 front & rear disc brakes
Interior Modifications
* MX3 bucket seats
* gas door & trunk release cables
* replaced headliner
* manual seatbelts
* MX3 gauge cluster with bumper-to-bumper MX3 V6 electrical harness
Stereo
* Jensen casette player FTL
Exterior Modifications
* JDM upper & lower rear GTX spoilers (getting painted)
Wheels/Tires
* 16x7 Allesio Monza wheels
* 205/40/16 tires
Ever since I saw a V6 323 on a canadian website I knew I not only wanted one, but I was going to have one. I've been modifying KL-powered vehicles for more than a decade now, and my two prized KL toys are a 10-second FWD Probe and a KLZE-powered RWD Probe that is currently in progress. The KL's broad rev range, superb redline tones and relative longevity have always had my heart. So Iet aside a spare KLZE for a day that a 323 would cross my path. As the stars aligned, not only did i find a decent 323, but in the same week I found a donor MX3 that supplied most of the parts for the swap. It seemed destiny, if nothing else.
The swap was fairly straight forward, but not without a learning curve as well. Some things needed a little massaging, some things needed a bit of fabrication.
All in all, I'm very happy with the car. I wish the US version had the JDM bumpers, but then again, Corksport is only one state over. Always loved the sleeper look of the 323, and I found it a superb alternative to a Honda hatchback.
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