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    Greetings from a SE PA 323 GTX

    Hello guys and gals. My name is Andy, I wanted to stop by to say hi and tell you a little about my current project. It is a 88 323 GTX and actually my second GTX. I had my first back in 97. It was bone stock and almost in mint condition. I didnt do too much aside from drive that one. My current project is going to be an Evo/STi killer. I picked it up about a month ago with the idea of working on it over the winter to have it ready for the spring. But the trans in my jeep crapped out, so the GTX is my daily until the jeep trans gets fixed. It needs some work, but is still a ton of fun to drive. I'm having so much fun with it that as soon as the jeep is ready. I am focusing 100% on getting the 323 running as soon as I can.

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    That how she looked when I picked it up. It has factory side skirts, Panasport wheels, and not too much body rust. Its has some at the back of the right rear wheel arch, hatch has rust from the rear wiper being removed and not sealed well and by the front of the forward rear suspension links. Those shouldn't be too hard to fix. Its pretty stock inside, has a Momo steering wheel, old school HKS boost gauge and AEM wideband. No radio but it has an amp and speakers that I plug my **** into for tunes. Suspension is stock aside from a set of K Sport coilovers. The engine has a stock GTX head with miata auto pistons and big nose crank. Either the rings are toast, a piston is cracked or one has a hole in it because this thing smokes like a champ. GT2560 turbo, tubular manifold, side mount intercooler, HKS SSQ, walboro 255 pump, stock injectors, honda half rad, a Miata AEM EMS running everything and I am sure I am forgetting some stuff.

    I plan on running a built BPT or BPD if I can find one. GTR turbo, exhaust manifold and intake manifold, back door intercooler setup with a custom radiator. ID1000 injectors with supporting fuel system to run E85. I dont know yet if I am going to try the GTR trans first to see if it lasts, or just go right to an Evo trans. I will probably do a Wilwood brake setup and Hot Bits coil overs. Replace all the suspension bushings and pick up a set of Motorsports rear arms or just make a set of rear arms.

    Thanks for stopping by.

    Andy

    #2
    sounds like youve got your work cut out for you. welcome !


    NW MAZDAS

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      #3
      Please get me some more pictures of the turbo/manifold!!!!
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      I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
      he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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        #4
        Originally posted by FE3-323 View Post
        Please get me some more pictures of the turbo/manifold!!!!
        Sure.

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          #5
          Hear ya go FE3. Just let me know if you want any other shots.
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            #6
            welcome!! very nice car indeed looks like your goin to make one helluva beast my friend... I will get back to your pm
            Anyone knows what 9K rpm feels like? I do



            93 Mercury Tracer SW
            99 Honda Accord 4DR 'VIP' status
            01 Honda S2000 Future Boost

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              #7
              Nice find! Keep us posted!
              91 EGT- bodykit, clear turn signals, smoked tailights, clear side markers, WRX style(functional) hood scoop, WR CAI, 2.5" Tanabe stainless steel exhaust, ported and polished head, ported and polished intake manifold, MSD blaster 2 coil, Magnacore 8.5mm wires, MX3 seats, custom detailed engine, N1 front and corksport rear tower strut bars, KYB struts, N-1 coilovers, MX3 rear tie bar, custom detailed interior, Sunpro gauges, Ichibahn steering wheel, cross drilled rotors, Ebay short shifter.

              95 Probe SE- Sold!

              95 Escort Pony- N-1 coilovers, Weapon R CAI, clear corners, and Corksport tower strut bar, Lowtek struts, Moog swaybar endlinks, custom cat-back exhaust, tinted taillights, EGT side skirts, EGT front and rear bumpers, custom short shifter, clear side markers,
              custom painted and dyed interior, MX-3 seats F&B, MX-3 center armrest. some day BP swap.

              91 EGT- Eibach springs, Pacesetter header, custom 2.5 " catback to a Megan Racing muffler, 17" Motegi wheels and K&N cone filter.
              The rest is bone stock.

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                #8
                thats wicked cool! I love seeing custom work done!
                Keep up with more neat pictures
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                1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                  #9
                  Welcome! Looks like a great project! I can't wait for the build thread on this!
                  Before you criticize someone, first try walking a mile in their shoes. Because then you'll be a mile away, and you'll have their shoes...

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by SinistiR View Post
                    the trans in my jeep crapped out, so the GTX is my daily until the jeep trans gets fixed.
                    The irony of that sentence is priceless.

                    Car looks good. Great plans. Can't wait to see them realized.
                    1990 Protege 4WD
                    GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents

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                    Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.

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                      #11
                      Thanks everyone!! I'll post some updates on how my project is going when I start the build thread.

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