techboy

That I couldn't tell you. It's got the equalizer built-in at the bottom, so I'm guessing it doesn't need an external amp. Lots of guys run them though, so hopefully someone will chime in. I don't have one of those units personally, so I'm not sure.

Only a few of the old-heads hang here anymore, but that's about it. It's sad. I'm in StarqeustClub FB group, I try to answer questions there too, but it's not that same. I'm gonna see if I can get the SOS to extract for me.

I agree with the comments on leaving the EGR out. However, if you are really truly trying to go original OEM you want to take a look at the FSM. Specifically, take a look at this diagram and that will help you trace all the vacuum lines and figure out how/where things ran originally.

Some people go with the double DIN stereo out of the 3000GT. Some DSM models also had a double DIN Unit. I'd try doing some searching on eBay. You also might be able to contact Starquest Steve and get a good working original unit as well. I have a single DIN unit in my car that I adapted from an old Diamante so that it still looked like an original "Mitsu" unit. Using a single DIN game me the ability to add some aftermarket gauges to keep an eye on things - but you may not want that if you're trying to keep things close to bone stock.

I don't know the exact head unit model, I don't know if anyone does off the top of their head - but your looking for the unit that has the AUX input port in the lower right hand corner. Should look like this:

I always the AMSOIL products on the rear diff and haven't experienced any problems. Both their gear oil and additive. I know they don't sell it in stores, you have to get from a "vendor", but I've had good luck with it. Hopefully the figure 8's fix things.

I saw this on eBay as well. Pretty cool looking if you ask me. I was thinking about bidding, but didn't in the end. I did see they sold though. Most of you already know, but Autoworld (rebranded Johnny LIghtning) continues to release various colors of the Starion/Conquest casting which is really well done. There's a limited edition black one I picked up too. I don't have the yellow one yet, I think that's the latest color.

I had a 1G BOV installed on my car since I built it and I had running rich and driveability issues for years I could never figure out. I tackled the throttle body and tried different injector setups and could just never get the car to run right. Finally, I think it was kev who said you know those 1G BOV are known to leak? Try recirculating it. I made up a temp recirculation and it fixed all my problems instantly. I was losing metered air and ECU was going bonkers I guess. I came up with a more permanent solution and have run it ever since. I can post some pics of how I did it tomorrow.

Cant wait to see pics of it installed!

I agree with Crash. Bad shaft seals could certainly allow some smelly gases to escape, but I highly doubt it would be enough to classify as really bad or strong that you'd pick up in the cabin while driving. Shaft seals are about the diameter of a dime. You either have a exhaust manifold crack or it might be as simple as a exhaust gasket. Depending on your downpipe setup there's 2 joints - one at the turbo and one a bit lower by the trans. Also, if you don't find anything there - other things to consider - there is an oil feed line and coolant fed lines on the turbo that can weep or leak under boost and burn off on the hot turbo and create some pretty bad smells. My recommendation would be to buy a turbo gasket set and some exhaust gaskets, take everything apart, inspect your manifold thoroughly and reinstall everything with fresh gaskets.

That's a shame for all of us.

I thought MKS had some back in stock a while back .. is he out again? They are becoming a problem to find.

Like Crash said, the intake manifold has a bunch of metal and soft lines on it under the throttle body, which is right above the starter. It sounds like one of those hoses is split, off, or just worn out. Could be a crack or rust hole in on of the metal lines too. I highly doubt your block is cracked. By "circle" on the side of the block, you might br referring to a freeze plug. Coolant will definitely pour out of there. Plugs are pretty easy to replace, but you may have to remove accessories to get to it.

I mentioned in an earlier post above I sent a spare intake out over the winter to have powder coated. When I built my first engine I originally had one done in wrinkle red, which looks pretty awesome, but I went a different direction with the color scheme when I was restoring this car, so I want to get this swapped out and rebuild the TB at the same time. Had a bunch of spare TB parts powdered (and my turbo cold side) in the same blue I used on front cover. I re-assembled the TB over the winter and detailed that in another HOW TO post if your interested in learning how to rebuild a Starquest TB. This is it all together. Time to get this assembly removed. It's been operating great, but the new setup is going to look so much better. Once you remove the fuel lines and coolant lines it's pretty easy to pop off. Here it is removed. Time to get the new one on. Started by bolting down the thermostat housing with a fresh gasket. Fresh intake gasket. Bolted up. Now its a matter of bolting the TB onto the intake. And since everything here is fresh ... it's time for a TPS Reset procedure. I wont' go through that here either, there's lots of documentation about it on the forum. Magic number you're looking for is a .5V.

Car has been running great since swapping out the pump - pressures have been much consistent on the gauge. Had a pretty cool night tonight. I took the car to a local show and ran into the man that sparked my interest in these cars back when I was a teen. He was a head cook at the time at a restaurant I worked at and he an 88 Durban. I thought it was the coolest car I'd ever seen and I vowed that one day I would own one. Took me another 14 years, but I did finally get one, restore it, and I was a pretty awesome full circle moment to run into him again. Unfortunately he no longer has his.