escort struts fit 323?

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Jan 2, 2002 | 03:06 AM

Net Seven

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escort struts fit 323?

Will struts from a ford escort around '92 fit mazda 323 thats from '88? With minor mods will I be able to get them in somehow? I can get them for free, and my 323 is in need of struts because it starts shacking if i go over 60mph!! How do I race with that??

Jan 2, 2002 | 10:32 AM

Maz94Protege

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Actually...Any type of Stut/Spring for a ford escort will fit a 1990-94 protege or 323.
Its virtually the same car. the 323 is the hatchback of a protege.

So yes, im gettin excort zx2 struts for my 94 Protege.

Jan 2, 2002 | 12:42 PM

Maz94Protege

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Thats True. i jus talked to a friend about it...and i dont know which parts he may need casue the 1989 and older 323's have a crapy and different chassis.

SO GET A NEWER 323 BUDDY!!!

Jan 2, 2002 | 04:57 PM

Net Seven

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I like my 323

Jan 2, 2002 | 06:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by 90&00 Protege
I don't believe that the 1986-89 323 (hatchback or sedan) suspension is in anyway related to the 1990-94 323 & Protege / 1991-96 Forst Escort / Mercury Tracer... There are some interchangeabilities between the 1995-98 Protege / 1997-? Ford Escort and the 1st gen cars, but pre-1989, you're on your own.

If they're free, try one...

Correct, nothing from the 86-89 323 (GTX or not) is compatible with the 90-94 323, execpt maybe an engine swap...i think some 90-94 323's had a 1.6L engine.

I also wouldn't say they have a crappy chassis either, ppl don't rally crappy cars.