Starion [Merged 9-7]

[Leggo76]

I am trying to figure out if there is any part of this website that will help me tune my 1988 Starion 2.6T. If anyone knows where I can look please let me know. Or if there isn't to much on this site can someone point me in the right direction.
Thanks.

 

[brute]

410's!?! 488's!!!

 

[1g_tsi_awd]

Chevy 572... That would be a fun engine

 

[bigblock]

a friend of mine did a build on one 440ci dodge slightly built and a727 trans with ford 9" rear end w/411 it was stupid fast!!!! but I want to keep the handling of the car so I wanted to stay with a 4 banger that and gas milage


EDIT: we never installed the ford rear end it would not fit I don't remember if my step dad was using the stock diff or what

 

[bigblock]

Just slap a "big block" in there. I'm thinking 396/427 (Chevy), Muncie 4 speed, 12 bolt rear (4:10ish). That would be the ride, all motor!

Now if the body could handle the torque, that might be another story.

we played with that "440 quest" for over a year with no problem then sold it!!
if i had to guess on a hp it was close to 400 with around 550 lbs just a guess though
wish i had some pics of that car, but this was years ago

 

[oldman]

this thead is a month old

Check the date again.

 

[dr1665]

Check the date again.

Heh. I like the FNG who told Defiant white wheels are "Gayriffic."

 

[JayRolla]

Me and a buddy are building one right now. Its a stock shortblock, rebuilt head with no jet valves. Custom 20g "bastard" turbo, custom intercooler piping, custom multiport injection(72lb injectors), mustang throddle body, custom intake mani, and full 3"exhaust. For EMS he has some type of standalone that came with his $2500 multiport injection kit and MSD ignition. Still has the stock FMIC but it will be good for 400whp with some injection of course.

The only problem with these cars are the jet valve heads cause the combustion chamber to wear down prematurley. Also the oil pump has trouble keeping up at any RPM above redline. They through rod bearings like crazy. A high volume oil pump we hope may help but heard it doesnt cure the problem completly.

 

[Greg Collier]

Fantastic cars in their day as nothing could touch them on the road-race tracks, taking wins in all their respective SCCA classes. I bought a brand new one in 87, and that was my introduction into the world of turbo-s.

 

[JayRolla]

Good thing you got rid of that 2.6 starquest motor. The 4g63 is so much better. Me and a buddy are building his starquest and its almost done. Its a stock shortblock, rebuilt head with no jet valves. Custom 20g "bastard" turbo, custom intercooler piping, custom multiport injection(72lb injectors), mustang throddle body, custom intake mani, and full 3"exhaust. For EMS he has some type of standalone that came with his $2500 multiport injection kit and MSD ignition. Still has the stock FMIC but it will be good for 400whp with some injection of course.

 

[oldman]

Heh. I like the FNG who told Defiant white wheels are "Gayriffic."

But they're.

 

[fallenauthority]

But they're.

Wrong usage of "they're" Sorry, just had to point it out.

 

[byondevl]

Have a few questions for those in the know.

#1 What are my tuning options beside safc? Megasquirt?

#2 What is the size of the turbo exhaust housing?

 

[thegchild04]

1988 This sounds like a cheap fun car, I would use Megasquirt

TD05-12A (8cm2 turbine housing) intercooled 4G54 2.6 litre (USA, JDM, Europe)
the TD06 (080) is bigger then the TD05 (060) you will be able to see the numbers on the side of the housing

Body type Coupe
Drive FR
Transmission 5 speed manual
Displacement, cc 2555

Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4410 x 1745 x 1320
Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1590 x 1350 x 1080
Wheel base, mm 2435
Treads (F/R), mm 1465 / 1425
Ground clearance, mm 160
Curb vehicle weight, kg 1320
Gross vehicle weight, kg
Seating capacity, persons 5
Doors number 3
Min.turning radius, m 4.8
Fuel tank capacity, l 75

Displacement, cc 2555
Engine model G54BT (turbo intercooler)
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 175 ps (128.71 kw) / 5000 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 32.0 kg*m (313.81 N*m) / 3000 rpm
Power density 7.54
Engine type Water cooling serial 4 cylinder OHCIC turbo
Engine information
Fuel system ECI (electrically controlled gasoline injection)
Turbocharger Turbo with intercooler
Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No
Compression ratio 7
Bore, mm 91.1
Stroke, mm 98
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 12.5
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

Power steering In addition
Tires size, front 205/55r16 88v
Tires size rear 225/50R16 92v
Braking system, front Ventilated disk
Braking system, rear Ventilated disk
Suspension system, front McPherson strut type independent suspension
Suspension system, rear McPherson strut type independent suspension

 

[silver bullit]

1. You can that or do what my friend is donig, swap a 4G63 in it bolts right up to the car. The only place i Know off the top of my head is bushurracing.com. They have a page on their with the conversion.

 

[thegchild04]

I found a pic;

 

[thegchild04]

yea i would just do the swap too, its sohc anyway

 

[sherloc123]

You can run megasquirt but their whole throttle body set up sucks. Its more of a tbi set up than fuel injection I owned a 1987 conquest and the car was the biggest piece of crap to work on. The fuel system was never right and i replaced every piece of it. Even most of the fuel lines. They are very tempremental and are best left to people who have experience with them unless you are going to swap it

 

[thegchild04]

hey sherloc you sell your car yet? i was interested in the dsmlink, sorry i didnt get back to your emails.

 

[highpsi93tsi]

-What year(s) had the widebody
-Whats the best year to buy
-Whats their common problems
Thanks

 

[Quasimondo]

These guys will probably know a lot more about the Starion/Conquest...
http://www.starquestclub.com/forums/index.php

 

[highpsi93tsi]

Iam not into signing up on another forum to ask 1 question, they never sold those cars here , so I figure the competent car guy would be able to answer them here. Thanks for the link though...

 

[fallenauthority]

Looks to me like you have three questions. Might want to sign up on that site that Quasimondo was nice enough to provide.

 

[RipperXX]

I know one problem is there 2.6L I4 turbo charged engine (if im not mistaken) drinks about as much gas as a v8...but then so do ours at WOT :/

I know there engine must not be to great because alot of them swap in 4G63's... thats about it.

 

[highpsi93tsi]

I see them put SHO V6, 4G63 and Small Blocks from GM,Ford,Mopar too

 

[IslandTSI]

If you are thinking on getting one why would you not sign up the site? Or you could just read through some posts and get the answers.

Dont be lazy