"nerd_racing" (nerd189)
07/06/2016 at 12:54 • Filed to: Mazda Diesel 323, Mazda, 323, Zoom Zoom, Mazda BG, PN Diesel
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"nerd_racing" (nerd189)
07/06/2016 at 12:54 • Filed to: Mazda Diesel 323, Mazda, 323, Zoom Zoom, Mazda BG, PN Diesel | 5
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It’s Legit now! Had a small hiccup Thursday registering my 1990 Euro spec 323 diesel Thursday. They didn’t have a weight in the system to match my VIN. So I had to either weigh it at a certified scale, or bring in a picture of the mass plate on the firewall. Put it on the road and it’s been a joy to drive since.
The car is not fast by any means, but it’s surprisingly zippy for 50 hp. If I hammer on it there is some over-fueling. I’d like to fix that eventually. 350 miles so far and averaging 40 mpg. I was hoping for more, but I’ve also been using every bit of that 50 hp every time I drive it.
I did have to replace the alternator on it, and like everything else, I had to make something work. Used a Mazda XA diesel industrial 70 amp alternator with the vacuum pump. Overall a pleasant swap, and saved me $500 over paying for the direct swap 50 amp one from Italy.
Using it after work today to grab the donor roof for my Miata Kammback/Hatchback project.
Any opponauts out there have a blue Mazda BG dash in good shape?
MarquetteLa
> nerd_racing
07/06/2016 at 13:04 |
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I’m averaging 23.2 MPG out of my 323 GTX with AWD and a turbo that is nearly always in boost. I’d say you’re doing pretty good! It’s nice to see weird little Mazdas still running around.
CalzoneGolem
> nerd_racing
07/06/2016 at 13:04 |
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If I hammer on it ( which I always do ) there is some over-fueling.
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nerd_racing
> MarquetteLa
07/06/2016 at 13:58 |
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I love the 323 GTX. I’ve chased a few of them when they come up for sale. Unfortunately I’ve been a day late and a dollar short. Glad to see you have one up and going. Most of the ones here rotted away a long time ago.
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nerd_racing
> CalzoneGolem
07/06/2016 at 13:58 |
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Well when the top speed is only 80 MPH you have to push it to get anywhere ;)
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CalzoneGolem
> nerd_racing
07/06/2016 at 14:00 |
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Oh I know. This is one of those cars that you drive flat out all the time.
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nerd_racing
> CalzoneGolem
07/06/2016 at 14:05 |
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I’d rather drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow any day.
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CalzoneGolem
> nerd_racing
07/06/2016 at 14:18 |
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My coworker just scrapped his petrol 323 that he’s driven for the last 17 years. I asked him if he cried.
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nerd_racing
> CalzoneGolem
07/06/2016 at 14:29 |
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I probably would have. I’ve never owned a car that long. Horrible automotive ADD...
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CalzoneGolem
> nerd_racing
07/06/2016 at 14:34 |
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Car slut.
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nerd_racing
> CalzoneGolem
07/06/2016 at 14:53 |
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I’m not a slut, I just know what I want and I do what it takes to get it.