Galant Brake Upgrade
Timeframe: Spring 2009
Mitsubishi Galant Brake Upgrade
Homestead Website How-to
Mazda323Performance.com discussion1
Mazda323Performance.com discussion2
Parts needed for FRONT upgrade
- 256mm galant rotors
- rear wheel studs from the 87-93 Mazda B2200
- bone stock '95+ Ford Escort Wagon or Coupe calipers may be used. Just look for the numbers 22V / 14 stamped on the caliper body. 22v / 13 will fit OK with the smaller 256mm rotors. likely will NOT work with 266mm rotors. Also need EGT or wagon flex lines.
- pads: Porterfield R4S pads seem to be recommended for this
Parts needed for REAR upgrade
- 1990-1993 Miata Rear Calipers
- 1991 Galant 2wd rear rotors
- MOST IMPORTANT: Miata Rear Adaptor Plate must be made
In both cases, hubs must be machined / trimmed to fit inside the rotor hat
Powder Coating Equipment
Hydraulics and MC
Timeframe: Spring 2009
Replace all hydraulic lines
929 Master Cylinder
Dust Devil Racing How-to
Mazda323Performance.com discussion thread
Parts needed
'91 929 master cyl
'95-98 protege ABS/Auto brake booster
- longer "pin"
B6T Engine Rebuild
Timeframe: by Fall 2007
Top end redone and installed by April 2007. Crank showing signs it will fail. Plan to rebuild bottom end to stock-ish specs by fall of 2007. here
Custom Sub Box
Timeframe: Build Spring, 2007. Install Dependant on rust / leaks being fixed
Fibreglass sub box, to be built with M.S. - in right rear corner of 323 hatch. Amp wiring, RCAs, and remote lead are wired in - power wire not yet through the firewall.
Custom Gauge Pod
Timeframe: Winter 2007
Gauge pod to be built to match dash shape to right side of dash. Short term, pod will contain boost, water temp, oil pressure, and stock clock moved forward. Wiring will run though clock hole except maybe boost line. Long term, gauges will be replaced with: Turbosmart E-boost, Dakota Digital EGT, Boost, Oil Temp, 2-3/8" Fuel, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Volts, and possibly Tire Pressure gauge. Clock will either be left in place, or replaced with Clock/Compass and toggle switches.
Performance Clutch
Timeframe: however long the stock clutch lasts - spring/fall 2007 hopefully?
Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch & Mazda OEM throw-out bearing. 90% increase in holding capacity with near stock pedal pressure. Will do 626 5th gear swap at the same time. Mazda Part Numbers: G560-17-611 ($102) & G514-17-308 ($93), plus new locknuts on both gear and drive spindles. Mazda estimates 5.5 hours for clutch & gearset swap, plus $75 to machine flywheel. Will Also Need Stainless Clutch Line: Corksport - $18
Release Bearing
Tint
Timeframe: Jan 2008, weekday
A must for a summer driven car with less than perfect air conditioning. Before getting tint done, regrease window motor / gears & slides, and reseal doors with thick plastic, 1 piece. est $200CDN.
MSD Ignition
Timeframe: Spring 2008
More reliable and stronger spark to take control for rpm, vacuum advance, and boost retard. Programmable...
Click for MSD page.
Additional Suspension Upgrades
Timeframe: Spring 2009
All bushings including sway bar(s) and front arms, differential mounts, new trailing arms, and possibly new lateral links.
Details can be found here for all planned suspension upgrades.
Fix the rust
Timeframe: April 2008
and remove & fill side mouldings where rust grows. Hatch fixed April 2006. Est to fix remainder: $1800 (10 days in shop). Includes fixing all rust including perforations on rocker panels, remove & patch side mouldings, repair windshield inner to fix leaking, repaint all, including bumpers, in body colour. Full plan can be found here.
Euro spec / J-spec body kit
Timeframe: Someday, 5+ years
and repaint entire car at the same time.