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1991 Mercury Tracer LTS AWD
Added on Dec. 21 by kcbhiw

Built for the Grassroots Motorsports $2008/$2009 Challenge

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Front Suspension

Mercury Capri Front Knuckles
Ford Aspire Front Spindles (4x100 Conversion)
Spherical Tie Rod Ends
Mazda 626/MX6 Front Control Arms
Mazda Protege5 Tein Struts
Mazda Protege5 Top Hats

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Rear Suspension

Ford Aspire Front Spindles (4x100 Conversion)
Mazda Miata Rotors
Spacer Added to allow GTX Calipers work with Miata Rotors
Mazda Protege 5 Tein Shocks
Mazda Protege 5 Top Hats (Modified to correct Camber angle)

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Chassis

Modified/Notched Front Subframe to clear Transfer Case and transmission
Modified/Notched Front Crossmember to clear transmission
Raised Steering Rack 3/4” to clear transfer case
De-Powered Steering Rack (Properly)
Steering rack moved forward 2” and tilted rearward 39* to clear trans
Mazda 323GTX Rear Subframe

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Drive Train

Mazda 323GTX AWD Transmission, Axles
Mazda 323GTX Rear Differential, Axles, Lateral Links
Lengthened Mazda 323GTX Drive Shaft
Custom Front Axle Half-Shaft Mount with GTX Halfshaft
Mazda 323GTX Shifter and Cables

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Engine

Rotated Engine Back 8 degrees to allow fitment of GTX Transmission
Custom Transmission Mounts (3)
Modified Pass. Engine Mounts
Custom Log Turbo Manifold
Ford Thunderbird T3 Turbo
Custom Downpipe
Megasquirt PnP Standalone Management
No-Name FMIC and Piping
Mazda 626GT BPV

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Exterior

Ford Escort GT Side Skirts
Mazda 323GTX Grill
Repainted MClaren Silver
BMW E30 “Bottle Cap” Wheels

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Misc.

ATL 11 Gallon Fuel Cell
Stripped Interior
AWD Transfer Lock Mounted in Place of Radio
Deleted/Filled Antenna Hole
Goodridge Braided Brake Lines

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