1988 Mazda 323 GT Build-Up
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Well, I got my rebuilt turbo from the guys up at the turbo rebuild shop, and I installed it, just to find out I have to take it back out again. Its whining very badly, and not doing its JOB!!! I installed it via the directions given, as well as by the FSM. Its fualty, and has issues. DANMIT!!!
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That sucks.....What did they do as part of the rebuild and what did it cost you to do this rebuild. I hope things work our for you.
Anthony
When they rebuild a turbo, they replace all bearings, seals, clean everything, balance the wheels and shafts. I know these guys do good work normally. Its been shipped back today, and Im awaiting to hear from them tomorrow. They will find out what the problem is and hopefully fix it. They think it may be a hair out of alignment. Eitherway, Hopefully Ile ba back on the road by thursday night, or friday. Ile make an update once I find out.
Well, they tore it apart today, checked all alignments with a feeler guage as well as play and movement. The compressor wheel was barely rubbing the inside of the compressor housing. They where able to correct it, checked the balance again and cleaned up the housing, anf got it packed and shipped back out in the same day. That is QUICK!!! I will have it by tomorrow, and will hopefully have it in and tested correctly by this time tomorrow night.
Ile let ya know the final outcome.
Ile let ya know the final outcome.
Thanks!
With how much nooks and crannies I freed up with the FMIC, and the 16psi norm, I would have to guess in the high 160hp/low 170hp ranges. It comes factory with 142 hp, but Ive also heard of people doing the same setup with the stock turbo comming out in the 180 hp range. I will have to dyno it once I get the turbo back on.
I had to send the turbo back cuz there is still an un necessary whine to it, so this time they are going to rebuild it with new bearings and double check everything, but at the same time, they have no way of testing it in shop, so this will be trial once I get it back.
Thanks for the support guys/gals!
With how much nooks and crannies I freed up with the FMIC, and the 16psi norm, I would have to guess in the high 160hp/low 170hp ranges. It comes factory with 142 hp, but Ive also heard of people doing the same setup with the stock turbo comming out in the 180 hp range. I will have to dyno it once I get the turbo back on.
I had to send the turbo back cuz there is still an un necessary whine to it, so this time they are going to rebuild it with new bearings and double check everything, but at the same time, they have no way of testing it in shop, so this will be trial once I get it back.
Thanks for the support guys/gals!
Success!
I got my Other turbo rebuilt and installed. It is quiet and pulls well for having it at stock psi.
I am taking it easy with it, going to nurse it for a week or so before opening things up to 16 psi. Im just happy to have my car back.
The 65' pickup I was driving is nice, but eats a little more in the way of gas.
Eitherway, this part of the project is complete.
I got my Other turbo rebuilt and installed. It is quiet and pulls well for having it at stock psi.
I am taking it easy with it, going to nurse it for a week or so before opening things up to 16 psi. Im just happy to have my car back.
The 65' pickup I was driving is nice, but eats a little more in the way of gas.Eitherway, this part of the project is complete.
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OhSchnapps
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cool beans man, i'd like to see that thing rip up a ricer integra or something lol.
OhSchnapps
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didn't say u didnt. you have to get a video man!
just bought another white GT. Its a project, but should look great once finished. Ile post pictures once I tow it up here to Portland.
And I just sold mine 3 weeks ago.....Still suffering from the withdrawal pains....In fact I've been so grumpy around the house since I sold it that my wife told me to find the guy and buy the car back.......
Anthony
OhSchnapps
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Why did you sell it then....?
I'm asking myself the same question.....We had four cars and it was becoming a problem to park them, plus I knew that if I kept it I would have spent $$$ to replace the clutch and upgrade the exhaust and this would have led to more conflicts with the wife.
So I guess the answer to your question is that I sold it to preserve some semblance of matrimonial harmony......
Aww, dude! That sucks! Couldnt sell any of the other cars, you pick the rarest of em all? Just given you a hard time. Im sorry you chose to do what you did, it is sadning. 
I would buy it back, and talk to the wife, tell her that it would make you happy to keep it. you couldnt pay me enough for my car. I love it more then most everything I own.
I would buy it back, and talk to the wife, tell her that it would make you happy to keep it. you couldnt pay me enough for my car. I love it more then most everything I own.
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OhSchnapps
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he does it for the poon. I understand.
A bit late, but time for an update. Replaced the Tires....after having no traction in the snow, and sliding into a curb at 10 mph. I have a feeling, something is broken or out of alignment in the suspension/steering. Also will be getting a pair of MazdaSpeed Motor Mounts, as mine are shot.
Meanwhile, I had the clutch replaced. Much better not slipping through the first 3 gears under boost.
I think the car is getting to a point where most the major parts are being either repaired or replaced. Once this is done, I can focus more money on my White GT project. If tomorrow is nice, I can finish pulling the motor, put the car back on the ground, and get it out of my driveway and under my front tree, out of the way. Once work starts, Ile make a second project thread for it.
I hope you all had great holidays, and that no one else was forced to part with their cars. Once the car is washed, Ile take some new pictures of how it sits.
Things to come, are motor mounts, Alignment, Injectors need rebuilding, and new plugs.
Meanwhile, I had the clutch replaced. Much better not slipping through the first 3 gears under boost.
I think the car is getting to a point where most the major parts are being either repaired or replaced. Once this is done, I can focus more money on my White GT project. If tomorrow is nice, I can finish pulling the motor, put the car back on the ground, and get it out of my driveway and under my front tree, out of the way. Once work starts, Ile make a second project thread for it.
I hope you all had great holidays, and that no one else was forced to part with their cars. Once the car is washed, Ile take some new pictures of how it sits.
Things to come, are motor mounts, Alignment, Injectors need rebuilding, and new plugs.
