1988 Mazda 323 GT Build-Up

[Mike_GT]

I had to purchase a new rad from Mazda for my 323 GTX last year. I couldnt find an aftermarket source.

-Derrick

Civic radiator and slim fan ftw

 

[323b6t]

any updates for the mazdas247.... you clubprotege *****...

 

[CorkSport]

Doh! Busted!

 

[Kwish]

This build helps me a bunch! I've got a B6T although its in a 91 Mercury Capri XR2 this gives me a general idea of the parts i'll need and so forth.

 

[88323GT]

Welp, cars bee sitting pretty much ever since I picked up my Speed 3 last month. I loaned it to a friend of mine while his car was out of order due to bad fuel, and just recently got it back. I threw it up on my lift and went over it head to toe. Looks like I have work to do (Not because of my friend or his driving mind you) as my Oil pan is leaking, Suspension is noisy (Going back to lowering springs, tired of these particular coilovers...), Front mount and intake need to be pulled, refined and reinstalled, Sway bar bushings and endlinks for the rear need replacing, driver axle seal needs replacing, Driver axle is puking through the inner boot, and needs to be replaced. Loks like a little work ahead of me. I also need to install my wideband some time soon hopefully. Ile take some pics later for a true update.

 

[88323GT]

Got the Tokico's and Intrax lowering springs swapped in from the coilovers. Pulled and resealed my oil pan as well. I tried swapping out my BAC Idle air control valve for a spare sitting around, and it is truly dead, so that was a failure. Still need to pull the front bumper and re configure my Front Mount and plumbing. Im planning on going with a smaller diameter tube for the hardlines and a new intercooler. I think I might be loosing power with the 2.5" lines Ive got.

Last 2 days Ive been swapping in power windows and controls/wiring and trying to figure out the best way to make the central locking working without replacing the lock mechanisms.
Pics WILL come when it stops raining,.....when ever that is.

 

[CorkSport]

Can you see the 323 GT with all of the grass growning around it from negelect, lol!

-Derrick

 

[88323GT]

That was a low blow........ and no. There weeds, not grass.

I DID drive it today though........and attracted a few of Portland's finest.

 

[88323GT]

Stole a friends JDM grill. Looks pretty good really. Pics to come. Also due for an oil change. That comes next week maybe.

Also have my other 323 gt project car, thats been sitting in my back yard. Needs a new home and I mean quick. Anyone interested, let me know.

 

[DeeAOne]

pictures!

 

[CorkSport]

His car looks like rudolph the red nose reindeer now, lol

-Derrick

 

[DeeAOne]

you have to keep the BFs alive! we are a dying breed. lol

 

[CorkSport]

Earth the 88323GT, Come in 88323GT, where are you?

 

[DeeAOne]

he became a traitor. guess im the only one left. lol

 

[CorkSport]

Nah, he still drives the car. He stopped by the shop yesterday.

-Derrick

 

[b6tstang]

hello
hey there im new to the group but i just purchased a 88' 323 gt. which are hard to find atleast in socal. well i didnt find any other mazda groups as good as this one for these kind of cars. well since you have one i would like to know more about these cars.
Thanks

 

[88323GT]

What might you need to know?

 

[kevinsheehan]

I need to buy a stub axle for my 1986 323 (BF) GLX 1500 cc Auto ( 55,000 mlies )

I would prefer a good used unit, because my left front wheel bearing keeps has given up 3 times now.

I have pressed 3 new bearings into the housing and after a few miles the bearing starts whining and this last one finally collapsed. I have not stripped it down yet and a good used unit I am sure is the answer. I do not want to give up on this car!!

Any help gratefully received

Kevin Sheehan