New arrival!

[Mustard97]

Just added a third mazda to my family, a 90 323, base model with no options at all, it was a florida car, so it has almost no rust at all, a rarity in michigan. I will need some assistance on locating some parts for it, like shifter bushings for example.
its dark outside right now, so no pictures.

 

[sethro_GT]

Those are fun cars. Drop a BP in it, doesn't need to be turbo and that car would rock.

 

[Mustard97]

some pictures!

Got it running today, gave a bath... or ...two, cleaned up insides, still need to fix clutch and attach bumper. BP is the escort GT motor?

 

[sethro_GT]

BP was in Protege's of the same year and some Escorts. 1.8L DOHC, it'll add about 25HP or so (I think).

Thats a clean 323, nice find.

 

[Mustard97]

are the old escorts gt same underneath as the 323? i need to source some shifter bushings, full exhaust system (flex pipe back) mine is not there, and few other minor things. I am seriously considering turning this into auto x car next year.

 

[sethro_GT]

Not sure on the escort but if you could find any protege from 90 to 94 it'll work. I'm thinking a BP swap from a protege would keep you in stock class and you would totally dominate with good rubber, shocks and bracing.

 

[Mustard97]

what wheel size can i run and still be in the stock class? i have 13's on it atm

 

[sethro_GT]

I don't think there is a limit on that. Go for lightweight and good grip. 15" probably has the best range of reasonably priced performance tires and lightweight wheels. Tires can vary by as much as 5 pounds each and thats unsprung spinning weight. Extra weight in wheels and tires hurts acceleration, braking and handling.

 

[tireboy]

if you check the vin on both cars ..323 and the escort g.t. you will fing the following letters... b.g. thats the platform ... they are the same ...well almost..