1983 Mazda 626 Super Deluxe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Awesome. Will do another project 83/626 soon, but supercharged!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburettor - rebuild and re flowed @ 45mm twin throat.
Distributor - rebuilt and brand new high output coil.
Cams - 75/25 2.2l.
Cylinder head - changed from 75/25 SOHC (fe 2l) street grind, to twin cam 2.2l DOHC (fe 2.2l) with 75/25 street grind.
Mazda 5sp 83 fe 2l - rebuilt with 1989 turbo mx6 gears and syncros.
Suspension - 2" lower with heavy duty progressive king springs and Koni (orange) full adjustable suspension, poly-urethane bushes.
Standard non power steering - wasn't that heavy to steer - fully rebuilt with a tighter turning circle.
Tyres - low profile, Michelin 255/30/r16 front and 255/30/r16 rear.
Rims - mags 10.5"/16" front and rear.
Tint - 75% tint.
Paint (duco) - standard metallic blue flake resprayed.
Seats - Recaro 1989 MX6 front seats.
General comments?
Insane car to drive with lots of high rpm power (368hp@7500rpm) (322nm@4500rpm)
This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails.
Elegant blue suede interior (re-covered), blue cloth interior standard.
Electric windows, mirrors, seats, 1989 MX6 sunroof installed in standard 1983 626 turret.
Tilt steering column.
Aftermarket steering wheel - Auto-Technica race blue.
2" straight cut exhaust with gutted muffler, no catalytic converter as the car is pre-1985. 102db with flames when shifting @ 4000rpm - 7500rpm.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L / 2.2L FE Premium Unleaded Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 385000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2008 |