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    88 Gt fun

    I posted on another forum, sorry if you have seen this before.

    I bought my bone stock 323 GT today for $580. There are quite a few minor problems

    1. The passengers lock cylinder was moved to the drivers door after the drivers went out
    2. The Gas gauge does not work
    3. The trunk lock is missing a spring
    4. The RH/D side shock has a broken boot
    5. The cd player was installed poorly/ Front speakers dont work
    6. The front has a clunk like a bad ball joint or bad motor mount
    7. Surface rust
    8. Drivers window sounds like it skips off its gears if you roll it up past all the way.
    9. The speedo wines in the winter... possible speedo cable??
    10. One of the ebake cables is broken
    11. No cat back (fell off)
    12. needs an alignment
    13. I am forgetting something

    Where can I get good fair priced STOCK parts?

    I will take car of the serious ones asap. She runs drives and boosts great . She has 206k miles and a lot left. I would like to add a few minor mods to get her to smoke some ricers but I am not looking to break the bank or create a masterpiece.

    I was thinking about

    1. Bigger FMIC
    2. putting on a thicker exhaust 2.5 inch.
    3. Maybe a new turbo/ rebuild current one?
    4. I want the BOV sound but I know I need a recirculating type Valve. I know a few brands that claim to do both.
    5. stiffin the chassis a bit, I want to stay in the seat for sharp corners.
    6.?? you tell me.. where should I start for mods, what should I do, where can I get good fair priced parts?

    Thanks
    -Brian
    Love my

    1992 Protégé DX Totaled
    1991 Protégé LX SOLD
    1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
    1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
    1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
    1972 Monte Carlo

    #2
    Hey welcome! Are you in MN? I'm down for working on this if you need any help. FYI I can weld if you need any welding done

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      #3
      Where are you? Your in luck as I am stripping a clean and fully functional GT. Was going to rebuild it, but spent all my money on my black GT in my sig.

      I can help you on most of your list if you want, let me know.
      Mazda
      1988 Black 323 GT
      DOHC 16 VALVE TURBO

      2013 Velocity Red Mica Mazdaspeed3

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        #4
        I am in st paul, MN. I appreciate all the help I can get

        Ya familiaGT, I saw your GT build thread. Your spare one is white correct?
        Love my

        1992 Protégé DX Totaled
        1991 Protégé LX SOLD
        1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
        1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
        1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
        1972 Monte Carlo

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          #5
          PM me your phone number! There is a cool car show this saturday at 8am in Chanhassen if you want to go. My car will be in it, yours too if you like to attend

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            #6
            Rock auto dot com has decent priced mild upgrades and OEM parts
            I found a strut bar helps with some of the corners its amazing really how it tightens up once you put it on you can find a decent priced one on eBay they are all over
            87 Mazda 323 DX - Daily Driver
            91 Festiva L - modified to LX / SX
            92 Festiva GL - parts car
            97 Aspire - parts car

            Car enthusiasts will respect all makes and models that preform.
            Brand enthusiasts are the root of all problems in the car community.

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              #7
              Hey thanks

              Does anyone know Where can I find a manual?

              Rock auto has one for like $60 Thats a bit much.
              Love my

              1992 Protégé DX Totaled
              1991 Protégé LX SOLD
              1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
              1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
              1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
              1972 Monte Carlo

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                #8
                Lets see the ride, seems you got a very good deal for 500 or so...


                The clunk you have to fix it quick, nothing worst on transmission than bad support mounts.

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                  #9
                  I think its a ball joint. I can wiggle the front passengers wheel when I hold it on the top and bottom.. But it doesnt clunk all the time(over all big bumps) which makes me think it is something else.

                  I will take some pics for you guys today
                  Love my

                  1992 Protégé DX Totaled
                  1991 Protégé LX SOLD
                  1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
                  1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
                  1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
                  1972 Monte Carlo

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                    #10
                    Here ya go, be nice...

                    Love my

                    1992 Protégé DX Totaled
                    1991 Protégé LX SOLD
                    1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
                    1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
                    1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
                    1972 Monte Carlo

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                      #11
                      not bad for $850

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                        #12
                        Not 850 but 580!

                        I took the front end off she needed a face lift I took out the ac condenser and will be putting my new intercooler there. I bought an 89 starion/conquest FMIC. Ill have some pics soon.
                        Love my

                        1992 Protégé DX Totaled
                        1991 Protégé LX SOLD
                        1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
                        1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
                        1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
                        1972 Monte Carlo

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                          #13


                          Has anyone ever heard of this one? I am looking to upgrade my recirculating valve.
                          Love my

                          1992 Protégé DX Totaled
                          1991 Protégé LX SOLD
                          1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
                          1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
                          1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
                          1972 Monte Carlo

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                            #14
                            I have a bov for sale that can be used as a recirculating one. Text/call me if you are interested

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                              #15
                              I cut up my front bumper support to fit my new intercooler in, It will be done in a few days. I will have pics asap.
                              Love my

                              1992 Protégé DX Totaled
                              1991 Protégé LX SOLD
                              1988 323 GT, 1.6 B6T 200k SOLD still on the road..
                              1992 Miata Unofficial SE 76k
                              1991 Mercury Capri XR2 101k
                              1972 Monte Carlo

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