Mazda 323 Econobox....aka Audrey

[speedracr79]

thats a sick 323 man

 

[aMaff]

Damn that car's hot!

 

[FrankenProbe]

Is that it for this build or are there plans on the GT-R/GT-X AWD swap? I mean, trust me, this is one of the slickest looking 323's I've seen for sure. Love the color choice. I think the Lambo orange pearl would've been over the top. Silver was definitely the choice to make here. As you said, loud yet subtle. You should get a vanity plate made that just says "SUBTLE"

No further plans past the supercharger and Megasquirt. GT-R isn't 'importable' yet and I don't feel like doing the paper gymnastics necessary to get one into Cali otherwise now that the work has stopped on this car.

For sure, had I known that the value of the GT-Rs would be in the 10-15k as it is now, I would have just brought one over rather than go through with this work - but in hindsight, I learned a ton through this project, and that will make my next project(s) that much better and well thought out.

For now, the plans are to try to get the Probe in the 9s hopefully by the end of the year, then blower on the 323, then after that I haven't got things mapped out....we'll see how it works. Maybe a 20B-powered RWD 323 or Datsun 510, or another stab at an LS1 Probe....the sky's the limit

 

[hornsfan10609]

Damn that is the sickest 323 i've ever seen.

or another stab at an LS1 Probe....the sky's the limit

Be the first to stuff the new coyote 5.0 in a probe. That would be sicker than hell.

 

[MSPM1cheLe]

i want to track it. :] it's even running an amazing street tire.... dunlop direzza star specs

can't imagine what some R888s/RS3s/or dare i say hoosiers would feel like!

 

[Guilty Soul]

I know its a KLDE but is that a MX3 intake manifold?

 

[FrankenProbe]

The IM is KLDE. The K8 (mx3) manifold has a more convoluted elbow and a bent intake neck. Kind of like the Millenia one, but skinnier.

The tires are indeed amazing.

 

[Bala]

Great job - Love it!

 

[Turbojuice]

Wow I love it! Man I wish I had the time, money, resources, and energy to do a project like this! I can't wait to see what other concoctions you make!

 

[1WICKED6]

That Thing Is SEXY! Wow Great Work!!!!

 

[livelyjay]

That oil filter/cooling relocation is amazing. What kit did you adapt (if any)?

 

[vinu1251989]

Great work man !
Victory MotorCars

 

[Maz94Protege]

Absolutly a beautiful build, brand new '90 323. Congrats and thank you on keeping the legend alive.

 

[mazdachriss]

Greets from Germany,

very nice work! The car looks great! I have to look for another engine...again! (naughty)

 

[FrankenProbe]

So, changes since the last post? Yeah, some.

Added a full catback exhaust and headers; added the towing package and wired a 4-pin plug for my aluminum boat/trailer; put in a Millenia motor with ZE cams (the 'rebuilt' stocker was burning oil); bought GTR sideskirts and am currently trying to revive them to their proper shape prior to paint and install; had a ton of fun driving the car around

 

[FrankenProbe]

Photos from last week - pardon the unwashed car.

 

[Maz94Protege]

Man that is such a beautiful car, i miss my First Gen sooo much. Awesome Car!

 

[Sport23]

Awesome build. I would rock that 323 any day!

 

[Mr N4SA]

Well it was only a matter of time until people stared hard enough to wreck themselves...

Today a guy in a minivan cranked his neck so far left that he ran into the car in front of him (I was in the left lane making a left turn, he was going straight and had a red light).

I kind of felt bad, for a minute. Now I sort of know what really hot chicks feel like when they go jogging in their tiny little shorts....but really it does attract a ton of attention.

Well, be assured that the people that notice the car are real and true admirers. And the car will be remembered for a very long time. Your car looks absolutely neat and awesome.

 

[Turbojuice]

I'm still subbed and for good reasons! Lets see pics of that new engine!