A 323 to be recon'd with.....

[blackshine007]

A cute little Mazda 323 started life very simple and just...
http://wikicars.org/images/en/4/46/Mazda323.jpg

But somehow the owner wasn't too convinced on the engine/drivetrain combo...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/FrankenProbe/noP1013085323.jpg

So one KLZE plus the correct engine mounts later...
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/FrankenProbe/DSCF0699323_small.jpg

Added all the right parts, harness and all....

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/FrankenProbe/DSCF0733_small.jpg

Some lowering springs, a decent set of wheels and a rear disc conversion, we have this...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/FrankenProbe/DSCF0720323_small.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i201/FrankenProbe/DSCF0731_SMALL.jpg

**** Yo honduhs, this is a sleeper. Stock KLZE the way it sits running mid to low 13's out the box.

[Kyle]

I've had the misfortune of riding in a 323, and I don't think there is a motor nice enough to convince me to drive one. But this car is definitely well done.

[Revmaynard]

Didn't they make an AWD 323/626? That'd be badass with a swap.

[blackshine007]

Didn't they make an AWD 323/626? That'd be badass with a swap.
http://www.quiannunci.com/user_images/63096_1.jpeg

Yeah, the 323 GTX and the GTR. Those things were nasty with upgrades and were all turbo. I think the GTX was the lower pressure turbo and the GTR had more boost. Both were AWD.

And yes, the 626 was also built in AWD, but it didn't share transmissions with the GTR. They sold the GTR's in almost every country except for North America.

[Revmaynard]

http://www.quiannunci.com/user_images/63096_1.jpeg

Yeah, the 323 GTX and the GTR. Those things were nasty with upgrades and were all turbo. I think the GTX was the lower pressure turbo and the GTR had more boost. Both were AWD.

And yes, the 626 was also built in AWD, but it didn't share transmissions with the GTR. They sold the GTR's in almost every country except for North America.


My friend is a Mazda guy and I remember him telling me to get this AWD 323/626 on Craigslist. Either way, seems like it would be awesome AWD with a swap/alot of boost.:D

[kfzemx3]

heres another one its a klze but with the k8 manifold and stock airbox lol great sleeper

http://fc08.deviantart.com/images/large/stockart/stockobjects/323mx35.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.com/images/large/stockart/stockobjects/323mx32.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.com/images/large/stockart/stockobjects/323mx33.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.com/images/large/stockart/stockobjects/323mx35.jpg

[Revmaynard]

Nice, my friend has a boosted 02 Protege, it's quick so I can only imagine that power in on of those 323.

[eraser4g63]

nice

[blackshine007]

He finally got around to making a vid on post #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvpCTch0e18

Torque. Gotta love it. It puts hair on your balls :yes:

[Siverprobegt]

He finally got around to making a vid on post #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvpCTch0e18

Torque. Gotta love it. It puts hair on your balls :yes:

Makes me wonder if my timing is off :thinking:

[blackshine007]

Makes me wonder if my timing is off :thinking:
I could never tell with your exhaust. When you gonna tear it back down to find out?

[Siverprobegt]

I could never tell with your exhaust. When you gonna tear it back down to find out?

Don't need too,unlike u ,i can see the timing mark,without taking it apart :D

[blackshine007]

Don't need too,unlike u ,i can see the timing mark,without taking it apart :D

That's ok. I can fit 225 series tires in my wheel well with no problem and 235's if I change the offset, can you? :taun:

[Siverprobegt]

That's ok. I can fit 225 series tires in my wheel well with no problem and 235's if I change the offset, can you? :taun:

Thats what soft compund tires are for :boobies: :ninja:

[takume]

your 323 is very well done. looks clean.