1973rx3

Well I finally got around into starting a new thread on my build. It all started a couple of years ago when I stumbled into a White 1982 Mazda 626 (rwd model) which was in pretty good shape, but it's 4 cylinder engine (boat anchor) had alot to be desired. Needless to say the first thing I did was remove the engine. I then mocked up a 13b and generated a crossmember out of an original 74 rx4 allthough it does not look like an rx4 crossmember anymore as you'll be able to see once I start posting pics. I then removed everything in the engine compartment and front end suspension and I am currently upgrading suspension and brakes and painting engine compartment. Once done up front I will move to rear end and do upgrades of suspension and brakes as well. Still way to much work to be done, but in no rush whatsoever. I have a vision/plan of what I want to accomplish which means not everyone will like or agree with my build, but after all it is my build. Now all I have to do is post some pics, that will be after I do some research on how to upload pics. So bare with me!

DiegoRx8

Pics!! lol looking forward to your progress

1973rx3

Well let's see if it worked? Here are some pics of what I started with!

1973rx3

Sorry about the size of pics, they should be smaller for future updates.

1973rx3

Forgot something else NO IT IS NOT FOR SALE!

1973rx3

Currently waiting for struts to return from machine shop, cutting down to camber plate spacer size. I was lucky the Re-speed camber plate for a first gen rx7 fit like a glove. Waiting as well for strut housings which i'm adapting a mustang adjustable front coilover kit, can't quite remember who makes it nor the spring rate. Also in the middle of repainting wheel wells up front and engine bay. Will post pics soon as possible.

DiegoRx8

anyway to re-size them pics? they huge!! lol

1973rx3

I can make them bigger, you know bigger is mo betta. Lol I'm learning!

drex13

hey brings back memories ......i use to have one back in high school. but ended up selling it, for dirt cheap kidda regret it ......
good luck in your project.

1973rx3

Thanks!

1973rx3

Machinest promised parts to be ready 28 May, but they still have to get powder coated and some welding before installation! Once parts in hand I will continue posting pics.

khronus79

Luis, I'm glad to see you're finally working on the 626, I'll might have to come down and snap some pics for you one of this days.

1973rx3

I'll take you up on that! Khronus79

markeddief

I have a buddy (Leith Ford) from Inglewood, CA that did this same build back in the late 80's only he dropped it in a 1980 626 I think.
BP built by Tri-point Engineering in Canoga Park, CA w/dual 40 Webers, aluminum flywheel limited-slip diff.
That joker was fassssst! GL with the build.

1973rx3

Thanks!

1973rx3

Darn the luck will have to redo paint in engine compartment and front wheel wells. Paint runs where everywhere, I believe my paint went bad from sitting for so long on shelf. Will have to buy more paint. I don't have before pictures, but once the after pics are available I will post. At least here are some pics of struts and their progress, but still have some welding and powdercoating to do.

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Progress after some machining

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Coilover kit is from a mustang and the size of the spring was equal to that of the 626. The threaded part once in place (sleeves had to be machined for fit), it's half way point is exactly that of the stock 626 location giving me equal amount to raise or lower front end. Why did I need this you might ask, well car came with 13's and I will be placing 17's or 18's and I want to control the stance. Camber plates are for 1st gen rx7 made by Re-speed which fit perfectly (Just some machining of strut for spacer). Once complete I'll post pics of struts.

Len-Len

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This is exciting

Docroth

I am very interested in the build. I have a 1975 fiat 124 spider that has a 12a in it. I am looking to build a 13b Briggie for it, and make it a fun weekend car. Please keep the pictures and details coming. I am very interested.

I will create a thread soon

thanks again

Doc

1973rx3

Will do! I've learned so much from looking at other builds and hope I can help others in their quest as well. Their is a vast knowledge amongst Rx7Club why not take advantage of it!

gonzalezhump

haven't seen one in years that was my first car we put a 87 turbo 2 motor trany and a 85 rear end from a gslse that was a nice car good luck if you need any help i am located in tampa

1973rx3

I will eventually put a JDM 91 turbo 2 engine in, but for now going N/A 13b bp. I'm using a B2600i tranny and rx4 bellhousing and GSLSE rear 4.77 Kia gear Re-speed big brake set up (still to be installed). Any help I can get is greatly appreciated.

1973rx3

Still working on front strut assy's. Hoping to get them powder coated as well as the engine cradle, soon. Once powder coated I will post before and after pics. I'm also looking into closing up my engine soon and I will post pics of that as well. Engine bay and front wheel well paint redo on hold. Whatever can't be finished by 07/03 will be continued on 08/01, I'll be out of town on long vacation!

1973rx3

We'll got items from powder coating here is a photo of one of the strut towers assembled:

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Also got the engine cradle from powder coating, no pics yet. Going on vacation will continue in August!

khronus79

Luis, nice progress but images are now too small.
Go to imageshack:
http://imageshack.us/

get free account, upload pics and on the upload options set the image size to 800x600.

Enjoy your vacation.

1973rx3

On vacation will continue in August!