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All of which started with a turbo upgrade to a Garret GT30/40 and a visit to Quest Fabrication for a custom manifold to suit. This kick-started a five-year build project that culminated with his being awarded Best Mazda at the 2016 V 4&Rotary Nationals.
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Those two are rather serious long-term projects, and the GTAE was never meant to be anything other than a runner - but a short while into his ownership, a little too much boost in the factory set-up spelled disaster for the 1800 DOHC turbo engine. “The owner before had replaced the front left chassis rail, and it seemed like no one wanted to touch it, I told him I’d take it if it was straight, so had it checked on a chassis machine in Hamilton, and it was perfect.” © Provided by The MotorhoodĪ deal was struck, and the GTAE was brought back to Auckland to join the other 323s in the shed. It’s labelled number seven of only 300 ever made, and it’s one of only two in the country that he knows of, so opportunities to purchase such rare machines don’t present themselves on a daily basis - but there was a catch, as Tony explained. It’s the older ’80s-generation BFMR 323s that have been Tony’s poison, and two reside in his shed as you read, but when a super-rare homologation-only 1992 GTAE popped up for sale, how could he say no. I’ve owned 15 in various states over the years.” But as this was a model with more more power than most people have the driving ability to handle, and most ended up in the hands of rev-happy young hoons who often didn’t mesh with the glass-like gearboxes, they soon became a rather rare machine on the street - though thankfully some connoisseurs of the piston 323s are still out there preserving these icons. “As soon as I left school and started working I saved up some cash and purchased one, and haven’t been able to shake them since. It’s no wonder the DOHC turbo Mazdas were the dream car for many growing up, including one Tony Hill, who told us it was love at first sight. Sightings of GTXs rocking 17-inch wheels and a Racepro BOV were common, and if you spotted a GTR distinguished by those big bumper-mounted fog lights it wasn’t to be messed with, unless you were packing some heat under your hood. Words: Marcus Gibson Photos: Adam Croy © Provided by The MotorhoodĪ true icon of New Zealand’s early 2000s performance scene here in New Zealand, the Mazda Familia ruled the streets thanks to its price tag, and the fact it is easily modified. Everyone knows a Mazda Familia was never blessed with strong drivetrain - and you think after owning 15 Tony would know better, but this time he threw caution to the wind and put 276kW into the rarest of them all - a GTAE