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Thanks to everyone for their help! Sounds as if I have a good checklist of things to diagnose and that's much more than I could say before. I'll make a list starting with simple and moving towards the more complicated. Metric mentioned how the MAS, ECU and injectors are all year specific when working properly. Could the fact that I'm using an '89 ECU with a supposed '87 MAS be an issue? I also plan to change my thermostat and plugs after reading a number of other threads on here, too. I don't believe I have the correct parts installed. My thermostat may be stuck open/closed as it is with some of the overheating issues I've had in the past so I might as well. So, Boosted88tsi when is your next available weekend day? Time to get my beloved POS on the road!

Thanks for that response Pickles, I'll do that this weekend. Speaking of O2 sensors, my exhaust came with an additional O2 sensor and bung already welded on at the bottom of the down pipe. I was told this is an alternative location to hook up a wideband AFR rather than having to splice in to the factory located O2. Is this information correct? If so are there any disadvantages to doing this?

I'm running the original MAS that came on the car when I bought it, not a 1G or anything and the honeycomb is still in place. No pre-cat as I have a 2.5 downpipe with that flex piece built in. The main cat is high flow that came on the second hand 2.5" exhaust I purchased when I lived in SoCal. Not sure of the brand. I'd go and look but the car isn't at my home. My knowledge of the EGR system is limited. Does a Krankvent kit bypass that? I do have that installed as it was recommended to me by a knowledgable Quester I knew in SoCal who used to help me out. I'd be down to work it out anytime if you're willing to help me out. My wrenching buddies are too busy these days to lend a hand and we're only hacks really anyway. My car is conveniently parked right next to a store that sells adult beverages so the beer is on me if you care for any. At least that's one positive.

So I have been away from this site for a while since my Starion didn't pass SMOG after three attempts and I just parked it. I miss it and need to stop procrastinating and get the damned thing back on the road so I can drive it and stop paying for storage! I was wondering if there are any members in the Bay Area willing to help a brother in need of another set of hands and some Starquest knowledge? I have a SMOG shop in the area that at least is willing to overlook the visual portion of the test but the car is just running really rich. I guess I'd consider the car heavily modded: Completely rebuilt engine with less than a few thousand miles on after the rebuild, Wiseco forged 8.0-1 (if I remember correctly), race-prepped rods, BSE kit (fully balanced) new Marnal NJV head with all new components and Street/Strip cam, '89 ECU, Super 16G turbo, 2.5" exhaust from turbo back with pre-cat eliminated, all aluminum hard pipes, open air filter element... that should be all of the pertinent info. I fear at this point I changed too many things at once to pinpoint what exactly is making it run so rich. The only other symptom of any issue is that the car runs hot occasionally, but I suppose I would attribute that to the deletion of my electric fans when one quit and I went to a clutch fan setup. Otherwise the car seems to run alright, though certainly not dialed in and strong like it should be. No leaks anywhere, either. I had my injectors cleaned and flowed a few years back when I finished the build so I assume they are good. Could use new clips I suppose. In an effort to fix what seemed to be a bad stock FPR I installed a rising rate aftermarket FPR and fuel gauge to dial down the pressure and hopefully cheat the SMOG test. Didn't work and that was my last attempt with it turned down to 35 PSI, I think. I feel sort of lost and not sure what my next step should be, especially with my limited funds for this project. I hope it could be as simple as a TPS reset or at worst a new set of injectors. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Any help would be appreciated and sorry for the long post. Hopefully this is an easy fix so I can get back to driving. Thanks all.

Rich, I'm sending a money order to you today and making sure it gets to you by Monday! Just in time. I'm sending a PM with my shipping info right now. Thanks!

Interested PM sent.

I'm looking for oil squirters,a knock box from an 88-89, and maybe right and left widebody front fenders, depending on how much shipping would be to 91601. Thanks!

How about a 240MM flywheel?

Still for sale?

Is this still for sale?

Doh!! This oughta be fun ;D The car is an 87 and I can't find correct manual. Should I use the 86 or 88 manual to trace the grounds? Thanks

I can't figure out why, but if I unplug my stock stereo, my engine dies and will not start. Hooking up another deck with harness adapter doesn't work either. Can anyone help with this gremlin?