Hello members. Nick here stopping by. Just wanted to show you I happened to get my hands on a 323 w/ 162 on the ODO when I picked it up. The car was originally from Miami, FL owned by a Master Mechanic who was also Mazda Certified. He was the only owner which makes me the second owner. He has had it since '88. Many things has been changed including the engine (stock) for a JDM B6T. Walboro 255 LPH pump, flashed ECU, T3/TO4E turbo, MX-6 side mount intercooler. My current plans is to rebuild the JDM B6T (stronger internals, more modern turbo, intercooler, bigger injectors) Here are two pics of the car.
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Nice ride looks clean. What kind of spoiler is on it. If u dnt mind -
The spoiler is from a Mazda Turbo IIOriginally posted by 68stang View Post'88 323 GT
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These are all the mods that were done to the car before I purchased it.
JDM front bumper
GTX painted grill
280Z hood vents & scoop
17" ACE wheels
Turbo II RX-7 wing
Interior:
Steering wheel
Aftermarket peddles & foot rest
GTX front seats
Autometer boost gauge
Air/Fuel gauge
HKS turbo timer
HKS manual boost controller
Adjustable resistor for fuel trim corrections
Under the Hood:
Strut tower bar
Torque damper
JDM intake manifold
Cleaned & balanced factory injectors
2 secondary injectors
Fuel pressure gauge
Adjustable base fuel pressure
Walbro 255 pump running 14V
Chipped ECU
High performance plug wires
MSD ignition amp with RPM signal converter
Larger intake manifold charge pipe
HKS SSQV flange with block off plate
MX-6 side mount intercooler
Custom tubular turbo manifold
T3/T04E turbo with .36 back housing
HKS external waste-gate
2.5" down-pipe
3" straight through exhaust
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How much did she dyno??? Nice car BTW...Comment
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I took the car to my brother's shop immediately after I purchase it at Flawless Performance down in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Originally posted by Ghase View Post
The car dyno'd at 195 WHP & 155 lb-ft torque'88 323 GT
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As you can see, the setup is a 90's setup which is outdated. My future plans would be a FMIC, oil cooler, twin scroll turbo for mid range, stand alone system, new bushings and springs, injectors and a built JDM GTX engine.'88 323 GT
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Nice numbers my felow NY'er (I'm from south Jamaica Queens). I plan to make about the same or maybe a little more in power. And btw I think the combination of a large turbo mixed with that JDM intake is killing your TQ numbers. At what RPM does the car start to spool, and when does it make maximum psi????
Here my project setup.
fully forged built 1.7 liter (Supertech pistons & Eagle rods)
Head ported with 3 angle valve Job
ATD Components Stage 1 Cams
2.5 catback custom
t-bird hybrid turbo with ported vj14 backing housing
FMIC
HKS BOV (black)
RocketMan ECU upgrade (Thanks Matt)
190 or 255 Pump
Later I'll adding a Tubular exhaust manifold once my 240sx race car is done. Will be taking pics maybe next month!!!Comment
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The turbo doesn't spool until 3500 RPMs and is currently boosting 20 lbs. I take the car all the way up to 7K and the turbo still spools for more. The previous owner boosted 30lbs. (Correct, the turbo is too big for that 1.6L.) I'll be turning down the boost and changing the turbo eventually for a mid range turbo.Originally posted by Ghase View Post
Are you currently in S. Jam Queens or ATL? There's a black GTX w/ a GTAe bumper on Car Domain somewhere in Queens.'88 323 GT
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No I've moved to ATL over 2 years ago. And yeah you need to get that thing spoolin from around 1800-3000rpm, remember it's only a 1.6L. The B6t motor normally creates more tq than pwr on dyno's, so your setup in fact has changed the power delivery further down the power band..... its a science when selecting turbo for cars, my 704whp 240sx race car I'll use later for a example when I come back from the gym............lolComment
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Thanks for educating me. All these mods were definitely purchased when I picked up the car. All I need to figure out is where and/or who would have a manifold and flange and I'll be good to go.Originally posted by Ghase View Post
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Welcome to clubpro Mr Rotary. Luv how your bf gt look, it looks clean & straight and that's a big plus. I notice that you didn't mention about your brake setup, is it still stock? Regarding the t3/t4 on the b6t. Is it that it start to build boost @ 3500rpm or makes full boost @ 3500rpm?Comment
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The brake setup is stock. I'm definitely interested in better performance brakes (calipers and, pads and rotors) as well. I was told about the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 calipers.Originally posted by mazkam View Post
At 3500 is when the boost begins to build up all the way to 7K. The car is currently boosting 20 lbs on a flashed ECU. No fuel cut off and no rev limiter.
Vital upgrades I'm looking to do now is a standalone, FMIC and electronic boost controller.
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You use an Escort caliper stamped 14-22V and use the 266mm calipers from an 88-89 Galant. You also need to turn down the ears on the hubs for a tight fit to the caliper hat..then press in longer studs from a B2200 truck. Hubcentric rings are a preference but I know of nobody using them on this upgrade.
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I'm assuming one set of calipers is for the front and one is for the rear?Originally posted by azgtx View PostYou use an Escort caliper stamped 14-22V and use the 266mm calipers from an 88-89 Galant. You also need to turn down the ears on the hubs for a tight fit to the caliper hat..then press in longer studs from a B2200 truck. Hubcentric rings are a preference but I know of nobody using them on this upgrade.
Clay
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