Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's been a long time since I posted here let alone got time on my Starion. But this year things are changing for the better When I started my apprenticeship with a Mitsubishi dealer in 1991 I was pretty lucky to get to work on and drive Starions both 2 litre and 2.6 and when the first car I had airborn was a bright red 2.0 litre that's where the love affair started. Back then they were rare and only saw a handful a year. Over ten years passed still working in Mitsu dealers and in 2004 and now a Mitsubishi Master Technician. I found a 2.6 on eBay needing some work and my eye's grew wide and within a week I was on a road trip to Southampton a good 300miles from where I lived. When I arrived in Southamptom the eBay images didn't do her justice, a few poor repairs here and there a cylinder head with a hole you could fit your little finger through but for £600 an absolute steal for such a solid body. Tucked in the corner of a small dark body shop waiting. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/MVC-008F.jpg Looking nothing like her former glory. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/MVC-006F.jpg 600 mile round trip and some soap and water revealed a 1989 2.6 Widebody with a fine a** and loads of potential. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/Picture003.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/Picture002b.jpg I got straight to work on her in my garage at home. Out came the motor and so it begins.. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/Picture025.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) I was doing OK for myself financially back in 2004, refurbing a few junk parts from work was bringing in some steady money on top of my wage so had a little to play with on new bits. I don't like using really cheap parts as I'd always rather do a job right once than have to do it twice. So the shopping list grew quickly with parts from TEP and Mitsubishi.... TEP Stage 3 non jet head and race camStainless valvesMetal head gasketTEP BSE and uprated oil pumpJE 040 oversive pistons ceramic treatedPauter rodsARP head studs, exhaust studsACT Extreme pressure plate and full organic friction plateFidanza flywheelNology HT'sBosch Red Fast forward a year and then AMAC Engineering did the blockwork for me before I started putting her all together and maybe got a little carried away with the enamel paint. Fully balanced internals right down to the pins being re machined to exact gram for gram. Balance with the Fidanza and ACT pressure plate. Hopefully will limit the chances of a leg out of bed. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN9928rdc.jpg Edited April 23, 2010 by Drive-By Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Money was a little thinner on the ground (2006-7) but I set about making the engine bay to make it a little more worthy of its new powerplant. When I got her she had been stood so long the water in the brake fluid had caused the internals of the brake servo to rot and brake fluid leaked all over the inner wing and steering box. Lifting the paint. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/ENG006rdc.jpg I gutted the engine bay and wire wheeled off all the surface rust then restored the brake and clutch servo's with new internals and seals to boot. the Steering box got a quick overhaul too and lick of hammerite. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN9932rdc.jpg A few more little changes too.... Courtesy of my InitialD fad at the time the addition of a Nardi steering wheel http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN9917rdc.jpg and a David Copperfield ABS pump modification Now you see it http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/eng005ABSCROP.jpg Now you don't http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN9956absrdc.jpg Edited January 29, 2010 by Drive-By Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Next I modified the air box for now, which should get the air in a little easier and its a mod that cost sweet F.A. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN9915rdc.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/22-11-06_1611.jpg Some progress at last in 2007, now that my life was getting back into some kind of order I was able to make some time for my projects. The engine no longer on a stand wass sat where in should be and connected to the tranny via the ACT organic friction plate and Xtreme pressure plate. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0366rdc.jpg I want to try and fit a Mitsu TD05HRA that I aquired through work a few years earlier and it took a while to get someone to be persuaded to cut the flanges for the exhaust/turbo manifold from 10mm stainless, but thanks to AMAC Engineering of Northallerton, the 10mm stainless now has some nice looking holes in it. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0367rdc.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0368rdc.jpg Now with a cobbled together bracket I have sorted the position the turbo will hopfully finally sit in and now it's a case of mocking up the pipes to fit it all in. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0429rdc.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0427rdc.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/DriveByImportClub/Starion/DSCN0421rdc.jpg Looking at her now and after some good advice on JNC I'm looking into a remote filter and relocating the oil cooler to give more room to the turbo manifold design. So that's next on the list. Here's hoping this summer I'll get the time to get the exit side finished and see some tarmac and tyre smoke in her Edited January 29, 2010 by Drive-By Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Nice, I love the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs they put on the cars there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosengrant826 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 looks great, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8starion Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Realy Great work! Love the engine paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 DUDE so YOU'RE the chap with the rising sun engine! love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 DUDE so YOU'RE the chap with the rising sun engine! love it HaHa yeah not sure about it 2 years on I'm wondering if it's a bit OTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikconq Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) nice carman i bet that steering box is identical to ours..... can you or do you know of anyone that could hook a fellow starionenthusiast some RHD parts????dash, ebrake lever,ect...i have U.S. parts id like to trade???if possible lmkpm if we could work somthing out,,id love to have a rhd Edited January 29, 2010 by quikconq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 nice carman i bet that steering box is identical to ours..... can you or do you know of anyone that could hook a fellow starionenthusiast some RHD parts????dash, ebrake lever,ect...i have U.S. parts id like to trade???if possible lmkpm if we could work somthing out,,id love to have a rhd Sure drop me a PM with a list and I'll have a ring round for you dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikconq Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 pmed ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Nice. I want those tail lights soooooo bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion-girl Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Nice to see you got your project on here again baby ill swap you my starion for yours anyday LOL! btw its really your fault i own one lol... we'll get her on the road soon you'll just have to drive mine if you ever need a starion fix .x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Nice to see you got your project on here again baby ill swap you my starion for yours anyday LOL! btw its really your fault i own one lol... we'll get her on the road soon you'll just have to drive mine if you ever need a starion fix .x. Thanks Beautiful LoL it's your fault I'm going to be spending money again Just helping you tinker with yours brought back alot of great memories of driving my white one Nice. I want those tail lights soooooo bad. Yeah you guys seem to go nuts for the UK spec tails what's up with that? I think ours are just the same as the JDM ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 HaHa yeah not sure about it 2 years on I'm wondering if it's a bit OTT No way - I'd sport it in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks Beautiful LoL it's your fault I'm going to be spending money again Just helping you tinker with yours brought back alot of great memories of driving my white one Yeah you guys seem to go nuts for the UK spec tails what's up with that? I think ours are just the same as the JDM ones. I dunno, I just want rear fogs and amber turn signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Yeah you guys seem to go nuts for the UK spec tails what's up with that? I think ours are just the same as the JDM ones. The UK specs have rear fog lamps. JDM ones don't have that. I like the JDM style myself, and have imported a set. Get crackin on that nice ride!! I want to see more pics!! -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Yeah you guys seem to go nuts for the UK spec tails what's up with that? I think ours are just the same as the JDM ones. The UK specs have rear fog lamps. JDM ones don't have that. I like the JDM style myself, and have imported a set. Get crackin on that nice ride!! I want to see more pics!! -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 dude, I dont know if you noticed, but your steering wheel is on the wrong side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 dude, I dont know if you noticed, but your steering wheel is on the wrong sideForgive him...he's a honda guy...sorry on behalf of sqc... Nice ride btw and maybe you should consider selling some uk tail lights to help fund your project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I was being sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I was being sarcastic.so was I Toad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 so was I Toad LOLOL Wrong side you say must have been a mistake somewhere, maybe due to the fumes from our pump 99 Octane Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion-girl Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 i want some rear lights like yours now ive seen them LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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