Mazda GTX Build - Focaljet

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 04:31 PM

This thread will be updated durning the build so stay tuned.

Well i'm helping my buddy rebuild his J-spec Mazda BP 1.8L Turbo engine and install it in his 88 GTX. Parts are slowly coming in. Over $5k in engine parts are coming in. Here the fist shipment of many.
Wiseco Pistons Kit and C.A.T. Connecting Rods

here's the engine pic was taken when it was in his 95 Escort GT

And here's the GTX which we will be installing the J-spec engine and transmission

I'll keep you all posted

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 04:32 PM

Update: on 05-14-08
Well today we remove the stock 1.6L turbo engine and transmission. Little said note both engine and chassic have 87k miles. My cam had low battery so i didn't take alot of pictures of the removel

There's the reason for the build. The stock transmission will never handle high horsepower and lucky us the diff gave out. We opened up the stock tranny to find that the planetary gears inside the diff and the inner ring gear didn't play nice and broke some teeth. Here's couple of pictures of the damaged

mmmmmm metal shavings

We also took apart the j-spec 1.8L turbo engine to get it ready for the machine shop. We found #1 piston exhaust side melted alittle. Of course we never babied the engine. Cylinder walls look good but we'll see what the machine shop says.

New Ford Racing crank, ARP head stubs, Gates Performance Blue Timing Belt, and SSR cam gears came in today. Sorry no picture of them, cam died. So the block, crank, pistons, rods, flywheel and all the bearings and bolts are going to the machine shop tomorrow. They are going to put the bottom half together. Still waiting for CorkSport Performance cylinder head filled w/ over sized valves, turbo cams, springs, and everything put together ready to bolt on. Will keep you all up dated.

**Lifeguardjoe** · 05-16-2008, 04:48 PM

Sweeeet! Good luck

**SVTgirliegirl** · 05-16-2008, 05:04 PM

That is going to be awesome when you get it all done. This is right up my ally. I have a good friend that has a GTX in his escort, another buddy that is in the process of putting one in. What are are you putting this in?

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 05:16 PM

j-spec GTX engine was in a Escort now it will be going in a US spec 88 Mazda GTX

i also have a friend w/ a J-spec Mazda GTR engine in his Escort and his fastest time is 12.6 @ 111mpg in the 1/4 mile dyno 275whp 273wtq at 18psi

**Rickter** · 05-16-2008, 05:16 PM

Wow nice, That is the exact engine that is going in my stiva. What importer did you/your buddy use to get the motor I'm having trouble finding a reputable one.
Any advice?

Thats gonna be one hell of a motor when done. What you hp/tq goal? Keeping the stock turbo size?
Good luck with the build, I will be sure to keep a watch on this build.

**SVTgirliegirl** · 05-16-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT SVT

j-spec GTX engine was in a Escort now it will be going in a US spec 88 Mazda GTX

i also have a friend w/ a J-spec Mazda GTR engine in his Escort and his fastest time is 12.6 @ 111mpg in the 1/4 mile dyno 275whp 273wtq at 18psi

yeah I think that is what my friends fastest was.

**Phacade** · 05-16-2008, 05:36 PM

Sounds like a fun project!

**slverfocus13** · 05-16-2008, 06:17 PM

awesome project...cant wait till its done

**focus-blue** · 05-16-2008, 07:21 PM

Very cool project. I love old 80's tuner cars. Can't wait to see the completed photos.

**Spatakula** · 05-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Very very very cool.

-spatakula

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickter

Wow nice, That is the exact engine that is going in my stiva. What importer did you/your buddy use to get the motor I'm having trouble finding a reputable one.
Any advice?

Thats gonna be one hell of a motor when done. What you hp/tq goal? Keeping the stock turbo size?
Good luck with the build, I will be sure to keep a watch on this build.

don't remind what company he got the engine from lost all paper work. ebay sometimes has a 1.8L GTX engine listed check there

goal is 300-350whp autocross/weekend car. we are going to run stock turbo untill the engine break in them put a bigger turbo. still doing research on which turbo to going w/.

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTgirliegirl

yeah I think that is what my friends fastest was.

the GTR engine is very very rare here's a pic of my buddies GTR engine in a 95 Escort GT

**2focusd** · 05-16-2008, 11:53 PM

Wow, that build-up is full of sex right there

-Brian

**01focuszx3** · 05-16-2008, 11:58 PM

Good luck with it

**WanabeRS** · 05-17-2008, 01:29 AM

Oh man, that looks like it will be a boatload of fun.

**Ray** · 05-17-2008, 06:17 AM

dan do you think you'll have it finished by the end of summer? i wanna check this car out

**Zetecpwr** · 05-17-2008, 06:27 AM

That is one bad a** project. I have always loved the GTX , and was considering a festiva/escort swap, but havn't gotten around to it yet. I'll def. be watching for this build up!

- Mike

**SVTgirliegirl** · 05-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT SVT

the GTR engine is very very rare here's a pic of my buddies GTR engine in a 95 Escort GT

I know that it is. He had a GTX engine and ran a 12.

For the guy that asked where to get one, if you are on the west coast then try corksport in OR.

**Revo** · 05-17-2008, 12:06 PM

whats the difference btwn the GTR engine and GTX?

sweet sleeper car

**Rickter** · 05-17-2008, 12:42 PM

Thanks for the info

**CT SVT** · 05-17-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo

whats the difference btwn the GTR engine and GTX?

sweet sleeper car

GTX has 180hp small turbo VJ20

GTR 250hp w/ full forged internals from factory and bigger turbo VJ23

**ALIENNATION95GT** · 05-17-2008, 04:52 PM

GTR was 210
gtx was 175 i thought at flywheel

EW went shopping at a Jspec shop here that had 2 GTX motors. well one was a GTR and its in a 2 door escort wagon. (with MX-3 dash)

Now sporting MSP LSD.

Love the swap. didnt he just get the GTX. and has the drifter front end on his escort? He was askign around about what to do. Glad he is going with the GT motor over building a 1.6
looking good!

**CT SVT** · 05-17-2008, 11:58 PM

the Escort was parted and the shall went to a junk yard. stock front end.

**Nickgt40** · 05-18-2008, 02:35 PM

Awesome build, can't wait to see the finished pictures

05-16-2008, 04:32 PM	#2
CT SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 555	Re: Mazda GTX Build Update: on 05-14-08 Well today we remove the stock 1.6L turbo engine and transmission. Little said note both engine and chassic have 87k miles. My cam had low battery so i didn't take alot of pictures of the removel There's the reason for the build. The stock transmission will never handle high horsepower and lucky us the diff gave out. We opened up the stock tranny to find that the planetary gears inside the diff and the inner ring gear didn't play nice and broke some teeth. Here's couple of pictures of the damaged mmmmmm metal shavings We also took apart the j-spec 1.8L turbo engine to get it ready for the machine shop. We found #1 piston exhaust side melted alittle. Of course we never babied the engine. Cylinder walls look good but we'll see what the machine shop says. New Ford Racing crank, ARP head stubs, Gates Performance Blue Timing Belt, and SSR cam gears came in today. Sorry no picture of them, cam died. So the block, crank, pistons, rods, flywheel and all the bearings and bolts are going to the machine shop tomorrow. They are going to put the bottom half together. Still waiting for CorkSport Performance cylinder head filled w/ over sized valves, turbo cams, springs, and everything put together ready to bolt on. Will keep you all up dated. __________________ ProCharged 02 Infra Red SVTF (Nirvash) 264.3whp 194.9wtq at 8psi tuned by Total Induction Nothing says serious performance like bronze rims, unless you actually say the words, "serious performance."

05-16-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
SVTgirliegirl TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 396	Re: Mazda GTX Build That is going to be awesome when you get it all done. This is right up my ally. I have a good friend that has a GTX in his escort, another buddy that is in the process of putting one in. What are are you putting this in? __________________ 2002 SVT Sonic Blue. #433 out of 4,788 March 25,2002

05-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#5
CT SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 555	Re: Mazda GTX Build j-spec GTX engine was in a Escort now it will be going in a US spec 88 Mazda GTX i also have a friend w/ a J-spec Mazda GTR engine in his Escort and his fastest time is 12.6 @ 111mpg in the 1/4 mile dyno 275whp 273wtq at 18psi __________________ ProCharged 02 Infra Red SVTF (Nirvash) 264.3whp 194.9wtq at 8psi tuned by Total Induction Nothing says serious performance like bronze rims, unless you actually say the words, "serious performance."

05-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
Rickter Dyslexic Wonder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fixed your a/c. Now pay me bitch (Jax, FL) Posts: 1,080	Re: Mazda GTX Build Wow nice, That is the exact engine that is going in my stiva. What importer did you/your buddy use to get the motor I'm having trouble finding a reputable one. Any advice? Thats gonna be one hell of a motor when done. What you hp/tq goal? Keeping the stock turbo size? Good luck with the build, I will be sure to keep a watch on this build. __________________ '03 Imperial Blue ZX3 128 whp 130 ft-lbs 93 Red Festiva L ( Project Toaster) 63hp 73ft-lbs of Fury BPT on the way Garret James McIntire 7.25.1984- 4.14.2007Rest In Peace I Miss You Brother And Will Always Love You WTB: Mercury Capri XR2 Manual Transmission and Jackshaft

05-16-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
Phacade TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 883	Re: Mazda GTX Build Sounds like a fun project! __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - Hofele grill, SAP defuser, Taylor 8mm wires, Saleen/Eibach suspension kit, (really) short shift, Ford Racing 5-spokes, Nissan Quest rear wiper, shorty antenna, billet aluminum fuel door, debadged, Euro HVAC, clear corners, and of course me (being a narcissist, I consider this to be the most important mod). ------------------------------------------------------------ I mock your cheese danish and all it stands for! ------------------------------------------------------------

05-16-2008, 04:31 PM	#1
CT SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 555	Mazda GTX Build This thread will be updated durning the build so stay tuned. Well i'm helping my buddy rebuild his J-spec Mazda BP 1.8L Turbo engine and install it in his 88 GTX. Parts are slowly coming in. Over $5k in engine parts are coming in. Here the fist shipment of many. Wiseco Pistons Kit and C.A.T. Connecting Rods here's the engine pic was taken when it was in his 95 Escort GT And here's the GTX which we will be installing the J-spec engine and transmission I'll keep you all posted __________________ ProCharged 02 Infra Red SVTF (Nirvash) 264.3whp 194.9wtq at 8psi tuned by Total Induction Nothing says serious performance like bronze rims, unless you actually say the words, "serious performance."

05-16-2008, 06:17 PM	#9
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,305	Re: Mazda GTX Build awesome project...cant wait till its done __________________ [FJ] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 Going for a Built Boosted Motor

05-16-2008, 07:21 PM	#10
focus-blue TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 453	Re: Mazda GTX Build Very cool project. I love old 80's tuner cars. Can't wait to see the completed photos. __________________ "Brace for the G's, with a fast heal-toe!"--Hunter S. Thompson

05-16-2008, 07:41 PM	#11
Spatakula [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,255	Re: Mazda GTX Build Very very very cool. -spatakula __________________ [FJ] ALL STAR www.spatakula.com

05-16-2008, 11:58 PM	#15
01focuszx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: morganton nc, Posts: 717	Re: Mazda GTX Build Good luck with it __________________ Marshall low priced euro foci parts!!

05-17-2008, 06:17 AM	#17
Ray aka demonfire Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,167	Re: Mazda GTX Build dan do you think you'll have it finished by the end of summer? i wanna check this car out __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

05-17-2008, 06:27 AM	#18
Zetecpwr Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hermitage , PA Posts: 75	Re: Mazda GTX Build That is one bad a** project. I have always loved the GTX , and was considering a festiva/escort swap, but havn't gotten around to it yet. I'll def. be watching for this build up! - Mike __________________ 2004 Focus SVT 2 door (Sonic Blue ) / 1993 Mustang Cobra SVT (Vibrant Red) FOR SALE!!

05-17-2008, 12:06 PM	#20
Revo Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,190	Re: Mazda GTX Build whats the difference btwn the GTR engine and GTX? sweet sleeper car __________________ aint ridin stock no more

05-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#21
Rickter Dyslexic Wonder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fixed your a/c. Now pay me bitch (Jax, FL) Posts: 1,080	Re: Mazda GTX Build Thanks for the info __________________ '03 Imperial Blue ZX3 128 whp 130 ft-lbs 93 Red Festiva L ( Project Toaster) 63hp 73ft-lbs of Fury BPT on the way Garret James McIntire 7.25.1984- 4.14.2007Rest In Peace I Miss You Brother And Will Always Love You WTB: Mercury Capri XR2 Manual Transmission and Jackshaft

05-17-2008, 04:52 PM	#23
ALIENNATION95GT TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: BUENA PARK Posts: 171	Re: Mazda GTX Build GTR was 210 gtx was 175 i thought at flywheel EW went shopping at a Jspec shop here that had 2 GTX motors. well one was a GTR and its in a 2 door escort wagon. (with MX-3 dash) Now sporting MSP LSD. Love the swap. didnt he just get the GTX. and has the drifter front end on his escort? He was askign around about what to do. Glad he is going with the GT motor over building a 1.6 looking good! __________________ 2007 MAZDASPEED 3, soon with F2 goodies.

05-17-2008, 11:58 PM	#24
CT SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 555	Re: Mazda GTX Build the Escort was parted and the shall went to a junk yard. stock front end. __________________ ProCharged 02 Infra Red SVTF (Nirvash) 264.3whp 194.9wtq at 8psi tuned by Total Induction Nothing says serious performance like bronze rims, unless you actually say the words, "serious performance."