Engine thoughts for the (RX?) 323

[MikeLMR]

Been mulling over the options for the 323 now that the suspension is nearly sorted (still need some Series 2 front flexi hoses if anyone knows where I can buy some new ... not found anywhere yet)

and I\'ve come up with 3 options so far

1. (most favoured)
a 12a, I\'ve been looking for a while now but nothing has really inspired me to part with some cash. I\'m really close to asking round for quotes for a nice rebuild ... of course it wouldn\'t be standard unless anyone else can think of some options. I\'d even been eying up motors on Ausrotary  :o (not really fair on the UK scene I feel)

2. (the dark side)
A Mazda 323 Gti engine on mx5 box ... I\'ve found a real soft spot for these engines as a) they are cheap and b) I can\'t believe the amount of abuse they endure and still put out respectable HP and torque.

3. (a bit too much work for a slacker like me with too many toys err. projects)

A 13b 6 port has been offered, but they are side mount and fuel injected so theres a few more bits to worry about (I don\'t want to bite off more work than I can cope with)

or mystery option 4 ?!

[Carl]

The 13b that I have offered can easliy be front mounted just by changing the front cover for a 12a one Mike.
The main thing you need to know is will you have to modify the sump for the subframe?
Regards
Carl

[MikeLMR]

Its the the fuel injection thats bugging me most. Theres not a great deal of wiring in the 323 and I\'d like to keep it that way

I suppose the other option is to keep the standard engine for a year or so and maybe look at getting somthing suitably "angry" for it next winter.

[Carl]

Its the the fuel injection thats bugging me most. Theres not a great deal of wiring in the 323 and I\'d like to keep it that way

I suppose the other option is to keep the standard engine for a year or so and maybe look at getting somthing suitably "angry" for it next winter.

No,No,No,.......
You only need a six port lower inlet manifold and the top part from racing beat to mate to a dellorto carb.Easy as.
Regards
Carl

[MikeLMR]

do they still run a dizzy ? ... I\'ve got a 12a in bits so a front cover is easy to find. Is the front cover an easy swap ?

[Carl]

do they still run a dizzy ? ... I\'ve got a 12a in bits so a front cover is easy to find. Is the front cover an easy swap ?

Yes it can and yes it is.
Regards
Carl

[MikeLMR]

hmmm interesting, I\'ve sent you an e-mail.

[mullins]

A good complete 12A (freshly removed from a rusty RX-7) was on ebay not long ago and it went for just over £50. Keep your eyes peeled and you should be able to score a bargain.

[mullins]

Ahh here it is. If you check the bidding you\'ll see I missed out by £1 damnit! :spank

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4582122984&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[kiwimazda]

here is something silly
How about the 1800cc Mazda GTX lump. (tiurbo and inj)
Then fashion that to a Quaiffe Box to run front and rear wheels.


















For gods sake slap me.

13b on 48 Ida, Make it breath.
Might be able to do a 48 on 13b manifold when i get back from kiwiland.
My sauces have located a goodin

[MikeLMR]

is that a 6 port manifold ?

[kiwimazda]

Not sure yet still waiting on price.

[oldone]

For rally scene i would keep it simple cos you might need to do some roadside repairs....stick with something you can understand and manage at that moment without a laptop or gizzmo\'s to get it sorted,stay within your running budget and have something that your crew understand and can work on...

[sadgoth]

I have a 12a and box going spare! :-)

[mullins]

For gods sake slap me.

Will this do  :spank

13b on 48 Ida, Make it breath.

Best combo ever imo. I can get brand new IDA\'s for $980. I\'m gonna pick one up when I go back in May :evillaugh